Neural Networks Help Porsche in Detection of Car Malfunctions

Recently it has transpired that Porsche jointly with the startup company has designed an innovative technology, which will allow repair specialists to detect any vehicle malfunctions at an early stage. Porsche is calling it an artificial neural network, based on AI (artificial intelligence), which can spot any noises or chattering as well as slightest divergence from a norm to specify the problem. The development of such cutting-edge technologies is considered to be an important part of the Industry 4.0 program.

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This technology identifies vibrations of any operating part of the vehicle and estimates the impact of these vibrations on the vehicle performance. This system will be the part of predictive maintenance in cases when the maintenance frequency is not specified preliminary, but is optimized by uninterrupted analysis of the status of essential car components. Recently, it has been reported that Porsche plans to double investments in the electrification of the cars product range and innovative activities. Particularly, it is referred to the charging infrastructure and smart electronic systems.

Nowadays, the research and development of neural networks is one of the top-priorities in the field of artificial intelligence. This technology attracts more and more attention because of its wide range of application – business, medicine, engineering, geology, physics and many more. Neural networks became very helpful in spheres where it is required to solve tasks of prediction, classification, and control. Thus, it is no wonder that Porsche plans to actively use this technology in the auto industry.

ABOUT PORSCHE

Today the controlling interest of Porsche and the right to control all of its commercial activities belong to Audi-Volkswagen AG. Porsche is well-known for being the world’s most profitable brand when taking into account the company’s revenue for one sold car. Considering the fact that the main business of Porsche is the production of sports cars, today Porsche is actively involved in establishing different sports clubs and arranging meetings of sports cars enthusiasts. The company participates in all kinds of rallies and sports races.

In addition, Porsche develops a lot of productive technologies, turbines, automatic and manual transmissions, all-wheel drive systems. The company owns hundreds of patents, which are actively employed in development of new cars. Today the product range of Porsche is presented by the following classes:

• Serial sports cars – Boxster, Cayman, and legendary Porsche 911;
• Sports cars with a V-shaped motor – Porsche Panamera with the three-door design;
• Luxury cars - a powerful four-door sedan Porsche Panamera;
• Crossovers and off-road vehicles – Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Macan.

Porsche remains committed to style and design of its cars introduced a long time ago. Porsche engineers apply new state-of-the-art technologies, but the concept remains the same. That’s why this auto brand is so popular all over the world.