The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Automation

Global attention to sustainability, technology, and climate change has increased to previously unheard-of heights this year. Each day brings about new developments, with vehicles, industries, and machines relying heavily on fossil fuels, amplifying environmental pollution. The fuels and effluents emitted by these vehicles and machinery affect humans in various ways. Some are immediate, while others manifest over a long period. These effects may go unnoticed but harm our health and the environment. This is why environmental engineers and scientists ought to support sustainable automation.

Simply put, sustainable automation is the use of data and technology to support long-term activities. The data can be stored in computers, which will aid in waste management. Artificial Intelligence plays an important role by enabling computers to simulate human intelligence. With training, computers will be able to understand the data and therefore predict some patterns in the environment.

Artificial intelligence has immense potential in predicting wind patterns, solar panel efficiency, rainfall, drought, and other environmental phenomena. This allows us to prepare for the shift in climatic conditions and also be able to mitigate the impacts.

Artificial Intelligence can also be used to assess and manage water quality. It can be used to measure the Oxygen levels and Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD). It aids in the treatment of effluents in water systems and ensures the safeguard of the ecosystem. Artificial Intelligence may also be used to assess air quality, water quality, noise pollution, soil quality, and other environmental issues. If we wish to live in a clean environment, we must incorporate AI in sustainability now and in the generations to come.

Integrating AI into sustainability is critical in solving today’s serious environmental difficulties and concerns. We must embrace the potential of technology to create a more productive and healthy workplace.

Written by Fridah Joy Namudu

Environmental Engineering Scholar || Front-end Developer || UI/UX Designer