Writing a good code, but also practicing the good craft of installing and debugging forklifts, Liu Dong is an all-rounder in work.
Programmers, engineers, forklifts, develop artificial intelligence forklifts for more than a year, said he has everything. Now, he has a new identity - artificial intelligence engineering technicians.
"In recent years, artificial intelligence has developed rapidly, and the market demand is strong." Master's degree in 7 years, from the development of software, optical inspection instruments, to the design of robots... After exploring many parties, Liu Dong finally chose the artificial intelligence industry, "I want to engage in more promising work." ”
Also eyeing the development prospects of the artificial intelligence industry is Xia Hong.
In Chongqing's Nan'an District Science and Technology Park, Xia Hong originally operated a chemical company here, mainly engaged in rubber and plastics. However, in recent years, labor costs have become higher and higher, and profit margins have gradually decreased. "Staying in the chemical industry has limited prospects and we must open up new roads."
Where is the road? The industrial structure has been upgraded, artificial intelligence is in the ascendant, and the local government has vigorously supported the development of the intelligent industry. Xia Hong decided to explore the field of artificial intelligence and develop intelligent forklifts.
In this way, Liu Dong, who is looking for an industry, and Xia Hong, who is looking for talents, hit it off.
Artificial intelligence engineering technology, sounds very sophisticated, what is the daily work?
Engaged in design, simulation, and operation of equipment, Liu Dong's daily schedule is busy and compact, and he has only one goal - to design and improve the artificial intelligence algorithm of forklift trucks.
Artificial intelligence algorithms are like "brain-like". If there is something in the warehouse, the intelligent forklift should be able to determine whether it is a person or an object, and then adopt different strategies. Even if it is out of the expected orbit, it can judge on its own and return to normal trajectory.
Engaging in artificial intelligence is not just sitting in front of the computer and typing code.
"A child, no matter how he is taught to walk, is not enough. He had to practice on his own and learn in wrestling. Liu Dong made an analogy. Intelligent forklifts are similar, after design, a large number of walking status sample data should be collected, and the reliability of the algorithm should be verified through the data set and modified.
This is a major difficulty in the work. For example, will forked goods roll over? It is necessary to constantly debug, but also to create physical simulations, and to carry out simulation software tests in parallel with the optimization of the algorithm.
At the beginning of this year, the first batch of intelligent forklifts successfully rolled off the production line. Ordinary forklifts "do whatever they want, and they won't be flexible when they encounter new situations." The forklift under the "blessing" of artificial intelligence engineering and technical personnel can "learn from one another", automatically plan paths, correct deviations by themselves, and achieve intelligent driving.
And this forklift can be forked from both sides, each time the goods can save half a minute of time, a forklift can top four or five people; both sides of the forklift without reservation of turning space, storage efficiency is higher.
Artificial intelligence has installed a brain for forklifts, and considerable income and stable prospects have also made Liu Dong and Xia Hong feel the huge potential of this line.
"Liu Dong, don't be rude, use an old car against us!" Several business partners came to visit, and Liu Dong could only apologize one after another. The customer is in a hurry, and the goods that have just been newly off the line have all been sent to Shandong. Although the price of their products is not low, the profit margin is more than 50%, but for the time being, do not consider the sales problem, many companies are interested.
Hearing that some schools have opened artificial intelligence majors, Liu Dong is very excited, "Will definitely cultivate more professional talents." He also decided to apply for a doctorate and combine practical and theoretical knowledge, "Although I have accumulated a lot of experience, I still have too much to learn." ”
"Unlike some industries that burn money, this line of work is technology." Xia Hong has a deep feeling that the transformation of enterprises, artificial intelligence engineering and technical personnel like Liu Dong are indispensable, and with the development of the company, more will be needed in the future.
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The upgrading of industrial structure calls for high-end professional and technical personnel
At present, China's economy has shifted from the stage of high-speed growth to the stage of high-quality development, which puts forward new requirements for the scientific and cultural quality and ability level of laborers. In recent years, with the widespread use of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data and cloud computing in China, the related high-tech industries have become a new growth point of China's economy, and the demand for practitioners has increased significantly, forming a relatively stable group of practitioners. Four new professional and technical occupations, including artificial intelligence engineering and technical personnel, Internet of Things engineering and technical personnel, big data engineering and technical personnel, and cloud computing engineering and technical personnel, have emerged. These new occupations belong to high-tech industries, supported by higher professional and technical knowledge and capabilities, and practitioners generally have higher academic qualifications.
(Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security)
People's Daily ( 2019-07-02 02 edition)