ChatGPT in the loop: Bridging humans to system simulations with Sarah Barendswaard and Yerlan Akhmetov

On this episode, Sarah Barendswaard and Yerlan Akhmetov, both engineers at Siemens Digital Industries Software, part of the System Performances Center of Excellence, share how they harness AI and simulation tools like ChatGPT, Simcenter Prescan, and Simcenter Amesim to optimize testing and development of autonomous vehicle systems. 

The project they worked on involved using ChatGPT to analyze the subjective evaluation of a test driver in a physical simulator and make real-time adjustments to the vehicle dynamics parameters based on their feedback. They highlight the potential of AI in streamlining the testing process, increasing productivity, and reducing resource costs. They also discuss the importance of trust and verification when using AI tools and the potential impact of AI on imagination and creativity. Overall, they find that AI can be a valuable tool in their work, but it is crucial to understand its limitations and ensure human supervision and verification. 

Key Takeaways: 

• AI Integration in Engineering: Integrating ChatGPT and Siemens tools for real-time optimization of vehicle dynamics parameters
• Real-time Testing Efficiency: Demonstrating AI's efficacy in swiftly adjusting vehicle parameters based on immediate driver feedback during real-time testing. 
• Trust and Reliability in AI: Acknowledging AI's reliability while emphasizing the importance of understanding its limitations and maintaining human oversight, especially in critical scenarios. 
• Imagination and AI Impact: Philosophically exploring AI's impact on human imagination, with differing views on whether it hinders or inspires creativity. 
• Future AI Applications at Siemens: Envisioning broader applications for AI, focusing on leveraging ChatGPT and Siemens tools to streamline development processes and enhance efficiency. 

Resources mentioned:

• System Performance Center of Excellence
• Simcenter Amesim | Siemens Software
• Simcenter Prescan Software simulation platform | Siemens Software
• ChatGPT (openai.com)
• Hackathon project by Yerlan and Sarah

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