Dataset Preparation
The Foundation of Successful AI
Quality data preparation accounts for 80% of success in AI projects
of AI project time
accuracy impact
cost saving vs fixing later
Dataset Lifecycle
Dataset preparation is not just about collecting data, but a systematic process requiring planning, cleaning, quality validation, and organized management.
Data Collection
Systematically gather data from various sources
Data Cleaning
Clean and filter inappropriate or corrupted data
Data Annotation
Label data and create ground truth references
Data Validation
Validate data quality and correctness
Tools & Techniques
Industrial Data Challenges
Data Scarcity
Industrial data is often limited, especially for failure cases
- Rare failure cases
- Imbalanced datasets
- High collection costs
Data Quality Issues
Factory environments affect data quality significantly
- Noise and interference
- Inconsistent lighting
- Dirt and contamination
Labeling Consistency
Data labeling requires standards and consistency across teams
- Labeling standards
- Quality assurance
- Domain expertise required
Privacy & Security
Industrial data often contains sensitive business information
- Trade secrets
- Data protection
- Limited access rights
Scalability Challenges
Managing large-scale data processing and system scaling
- Big data processing
- Distributed storage
- Parallel processing
Version Control
Track and manage data changes throughout the project lifecycle
- Change tracking
- Rollback capabilities
- Collaboration support
Best Practices
Standard Processes
Data Collection Strategy
Plan comprehensive and quality data collection
Quality Assurance Protocol
Implement multi-layer quality validation systems
Documentation Standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation and metadata
Advanced Techniques
Automated Data Cleaning
Use AI to automatically clean and validate data
Active Learning
Select the most valuable data for labeling
Semi-Supervised Learning
Leverage unlabeled data for better performance
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