Emerson Launches GenAI Virtual Advisor for Power and Water

Emerson introduced its Ovation AI-enabled Virtual Advisor for power and water industries.
The solution integrates directly with the Ovation 4.0 Automation Platform.
It uses generative AI to deliver insights, detect anomalies, and forecast maintenance issues.
Operators can interact with the advisor through natural language commands.

AI Expands Emerson’s Industry Expertise

This release builds on Emerson’s expanding suite of AI-driven automation tools.
The company combines GenAI with deep domain expertise in power and water.
Emerson positions this advisor as a tool for real-time operational awareness.
It aims to simplify decision-making while supporting sustainability goals.

Leadership Highlights Reliability and Efficiency

“Operators need smarter systems for reliable power and water,” said Bob Yeager, Emerson’s Power and Water Solutions president.
He noted that the Virtual Advisor automates routine tasks and enhances data analysis.
Yeager emphasized that intelligent systems extend infrastructure life and improve sustainability.

Secure by Design and Adaptable

The Ovation Virtual Advisor runs secure, local AI models tailored to system behavior.
These models use Emerson and customer data for accurate, reliable results.
Users can further tune the AI by adding domain-specific data and operator feedback.
This adaptability ensures safe performance while addressing evolving operational demands.