# #059 - Where IoT/AI are heading to - impressions from IoT Tech Expo Europe, with Balint Horvath, Switzerland

- Show: [The Hardware Entrepreneur](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur)
- Published: 2018-07-18
- Length: 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin
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## Summary

Balint Horvath shares insights from the IoT Tech Expo Europe, highlighting the rise of AI and IoT investments and the need for realistic expectations, citing companies like Aiir Innovations, Asgard, and Circuit. He discusses specific applications including predictive maintenance, livestock monitoring, and global connectivity solutions like Keep Go and Hyper. The episode features an interview with Cassandra Lore of Aiir Innovations, detailing their computer vision system for automated airplane engine inspections. Horvath emphasizes the strategic approach of assisting inspectors before moving to full automation, supported by partnerships with KLM and cloud computing resources.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin#t=0) Introduction: IoT Tech Expo Europe Overview
- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin#t=0) AI/IoT Expectations and Investments
- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin#t=0) Key Startups: Aiir, Asgard, Circuit, Keep Go, Hyper
- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin#t=0) Applications: Predictive Maintenance and Connectivity
- [10:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin#t=604) Interview: Cassandra Lore on Aiir Innovations
- [12:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2018-07-18-059-where-iot-ai-are-heading-to-impressions-from-iot-tech-expo-europe-with-balin#t=773) Future of AI in Inspection and Recycling

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Aiir Innovations (company)
- Asgard (company)
- Circuit (company)
- Keep Go (company)
- Hyper (company)
- KLM (company)
- PTC (company)
- Progress Data RPM (company)
- Roland Berger (company)
- Southern Water (company)
- Tesla (company)
- Google (company)
- LoRa (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [AIoT, LLMs, and Drones: What is Possible? | ElifTech's Serhii Skoromets | Internet of Things Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-07-09-aiot-llms-and-drones-what-is-possible-eliftechs-serhii-skoromets-internet-of-thi) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [The State of AI and IoT | Leverege's Eric Conn | Internet of Things Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2023-06-27-the-state-of-ai-and-iot-levereges-eric-conn-internet-of-things-podcast) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [Silicon Valley IoT Innovations: Insights from IoT Tech Expo 2024](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2024-06-19-silicon-valley-iot-innovations-insights-from-iot-tech-expo-2024) (Over the Air)
- [IoT and AI in 2026 | Eseye's Nick Earle | Internet of Things Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2026-01-13-iot-and-ai-in-2026-eseyes-nick-earle-internet-of-things-podcast) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [IoT, the Secret Sauce to Make HVACs Smarter: Insights from AHR Expo 2024](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2024-03-14-iot-the-secret-sauce-to-make-hvacs-smarter-insights-from-ahr-expo-2024) (Over the Air)

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