Volume 3 Number 1 2022
The Integration of AI in Advancing Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Syed Nurul Islam1*
Journal of Primeasia 3 (1) 1-11 https://doi.org/10.25163/primeasia.3110336
Submitted: 02 October 2022 Revised: 04 December 2022 Published: 06 December 2022
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI), the simulation of human cognitive functions by machines, has emerged as a transformative force across diverse sectors. In Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), a discipline fundamental to technological innovation and modern infrastructure, AI is reshaping traditional practices by enabling smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions. This article explores the growing integration of AI within EEE, tracing its evolution from early automation and rule-based systems to modern applications of machine learning, deep learning, and intelligent decision-making, driven by the imperatives of Industry. AI is revolutionizing power systems and energy management through smart grids, predictive maintenance, and optimized renewable energy integration. In electronics design and manufacturing, AI enhances circuit optimization, fault detection, and automated PCB development, improving precision and productivity. Robotics and automation benefit from AI-powered adaptive control, industrial robotics, and autonomous aerial platforms, while communication systems leverage AI to improve signal processing, network optimization for emerging 5G and 6G technologies, and efficient management of IoT devices. The combined impact of these innovations includes increased operational efficiency, reduced costs, greater predictive accuracy, and real-time decision-making capabilities. Despite its vast potential, AI adoption in EEE is challenged by cybersecurity risks, high implementation costs, a shortage of AI-trained professionals, and the heavy reliance on large datasets. Looking ahead, trends indicate deeper integration of AI in renewable microgrids, edge computing for real-time processing, autonomous electrical systems, and synergies with quantum computing. This study affirms AI’s central role in shaping the future of EEE and emphasizes the need for sustainable, balanced development.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Smart Grids, Industry.
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