In this conversation with Petasense, CEO Kuldeep Amarnath explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industrial world, not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a powerful tool to enhance it. As AI dominates headlines across business and pop culture, Petasense brings a grounded perspective from the field of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, where technology and experience must work hand-in-hand.

We discuss why AI has become such a timely and transformative force for industrial operations, how it’s changing the role of maintenance teams, and what leaders should know as they begin their AI journey. The interview also dives into the real limitations and cautions of applying AI to equipment monitoring, emphasizing where human insight remains irreplaceable.