DIGITAL FIELD SERVICES

AI Game Changers Opportunity Map

Opportunity Overview

SmartScan: AI Borescope

Automated analysis of gas turbine borescope inspections using AI for defect detection.

Problem: Time-consuming, subjective manual inspections risk missing defects.

Solution: AI software analyzes images/videos, detects, classifies, reports defects.

Market Stage: Growing

External Market Potential: Very High

Key Benefits:

Speed & Efficiency (>20% O&M Savings Potential)
Accuracy & Reliability
Enhanced Safety
Improved Data Insights & PdM

Feasibility:

Tech (4/5)

Org (3/5)

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AI-Powered Autonomous Inspections

Using Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for automated inspection and data collection.

Problem: Repetitive tasks, hazardous environments, inconsistent data impact safety & efficiency.

Solution: Deploy AI-assisted AMRs (e.g., ANYmal) integrated with SAP FSM/PM.

Market Stage: Emerging

External Market Potential: High

Key Benefits:

Enhanced Safety (Reduced Hazard Exposure)
Improved Efficiency (Task Automation Potential)
Superior Data Quality & Frequency (PdM, Digital Twin)
Cost Optimization (Labor, Downtime, Incidents)

Feasibility:

Tech (3.5/5)

Org (3/5)

AI Knowledge Base (SEnsAI Hub)

Unified, AI-powered access to fragmented enterprise knowledge across multiple systems.

Problem: Siloed data (LL, service, EHS, etc.) in Enablon, SRC, SAP FSM, Salesforce hinders efficient access & knowledge reuse.

Solution: Central AI hub with natural language interface for secure, role-aware retrieval from diverse sources.

Market Stage: Emerging

External Market Potential: N/A

Key Benefits (Internal):

Faster Information Access & Efficiency
Improved Decision Making
Better Leverage of Lessons Learned
Reduced Errors & Duplication
Enhanced Collaboration

Feasibility (In-House / Vendor Path):

In-House (SEnsAI):

Tech (2/5)

Org (3/5)

Vendor Path (Rec.):

Tech (4/5)

Org (4/5)

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Timeline & Market Potential

Emerging

Autonomous Robots

Initial pilots, technology validation, SAP integration PoC phase.

External Market Potential: High

Est. Deployment: Pilot (9-18m), Scaled (3-5y)

AI Knowledge Base

Vendor evaluation/POC phase, focus on secure integration & RBAC.

External Market Potential: N/A

Est. Deployment: POC (6-9m), Pilot (1-2y), Scaled (3-5y)

Growing

SmartScan: AI Borescope

Pilot deployment, validation, system integration, initial rollout.

External Market Potential: Very High

Est. Deployment: Pilot (6-12m), Scaled (2-3y)

Needs & Resources

SmartScan: AI Borescope

Resources Required:

Dedicated Project Team (PM, Tech, IT, Security, Inspectors)
Vendor Partnership (AiiR Innovations prioritized)
Cross-functional Collaboration
Personnel for Training

Budget Estimates (Based on AiiR Quote):

Total Setup Cost: €364,000
Yearly Licensing (150 units): €71,400
Optional New AI Defect Dev: €24,000 (per type)
Internal Costs: €200,000 (Est. Team/Training Time)

Autonomous Robots (AI Inspections)

Resources Required:

Dedicated Pilot Team (Ops, IT, Eng, HSE)
Technology Partner (Evaluate Anybotics, others)
Personnel Training & Upskilling Program
Strong Change Management Lead
IT/SAP Resources for Integration

Budget Estimates:

AMR Acquisition/RaaS: Significant (Varies)
Site Infrastructure: Variable (Network, Charging)
SAP Integration Dev: Moderate-High
Training & Change Mgmt: Moderate

AI Knowledge Base (SEnsAI Hub)

Resources Required (Vendor Path Rec.):

Vendor Evaluation Team (PM, Tech Lead, SMEs, IT Sec)
Selected Vendor Platform & Services
Robust Data Governance Framework & Stewards
Internal IT for Integration Oversight
Change Management & User Training Resources

Budget Estimates (Vendor Path):

Vendor Licensing/Subscription: Substantial (Varies)
Implementation/POC Costs: Moderate-High
Data Governance Setup: Low-Moderate
Internal Integration/Mgmt Time: Moderate

Strategy & Milestones

External Customer Service Potential

The following initiatives present opportunities to create value-added services for Siemens Energy customers, shifting towards data-driven, technology-enabled partnerships.

AI-Powered Inspection Service (SmartScan)

Offer automated borescope analysis as a standalone service or bundled with LTSAs.

Potential Models:

Per-Inspection Analysis Fee
Subscription for Regular Analysis
Premium Tier in Service Agreements

Customer Value:

Faster, more consistent results
Objective defect identification
Access to advanced AI without investment

Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS - AMRs)

Deploy AMRs at customer sites for automated inspections and monitoring.

Potential Models:

Monthly/Annual Subscription per Robot/Site
Tiered Service Levels (Basic vs. Advanced)
Enhanced Data Monitoring Packages
Digital Twin Creation/Update Service

Customer Value:

Improved site safety
Increased inspection frequency & data quality
Access to AMR tech without CAPEX/expertise
Potential operational cost savings

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