How factories are deploying AI on production lines

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Sensors have bee UK trained to recognise sounds of weary machines that risk bringing production lines to a halt.

PepsiCo is deploying these sensors, created by tech firm Augury, across its factories.

The company is one of many exploring how AI can increase factory efficiency.

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