# 3. AI for Mechanical Design, the Key to Thwarting Quantum Hackers, Making Better Batteries

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2021-02-02
- Length: 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba
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## Summary

Daniel Scott Mitchell and Farbod Moghaddam discuss three recent engineering breakthroughs, starting with Dr. Barati Farimani’s team at Carnegie Mellon University, who developed an AI algorithm to select materials for mechanical design by combining experimental data with molecular physics simulations. They then cover research from Eindhoven University of Technology on quantum key distribution, a method to create unhackable communication channels by detecting intrusion attempts in real-time. Finally, they examine Dr. Lauren Marbella’s work at Columbia University, which adds potassium to lithium-ion batteries to prevent microstructure growth, thereby improving safety and extending battery life for devices like phones and electric vehicles.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=1) Introduction: AI for Mechanical Design
- [2:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=121) Carnegie Mellon AI Material Selection Algorithm
- [4:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=292) Generative Design and Lowering Entry Barriers
- [5:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=355) Quantum Key Distribution and Security
- [9:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=581) Eindhoven University Quantum Testbed
- [10:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=628) Columbia University Potassium-Enhanced Batteries
- [14:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-02-02-3-ai-for-mechanical-design-the-key-to-thwarting-quantum-hackers-making-better-ba#t=880) Impact on EVs and Consumer Electronics

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Carnegie Mellon University (company)
- Eindhoven University of Technology (company)
- Columbia University (company)
- AutoDesk (company)
- Samsung Note (product)

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