Autodesk Unveils AI Features for Design Tools

At Autodesk University 2024, the company unveiled a significant expansion of AI capabilities across its software portfolio, including Autodesk Fusion, Maya, and Flame, aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity in design and manufacturing. CEO Andrew Anagnost emphasized the importance of AI in addressing the industry's capacity challenges due to insufficient resources for infrastructure needs, stating that many roads and bridges in the U.S. require urgent attention. New features, such as the ML Deformer algorithm in Maya, will streamline animation processes, while the Autodesk Assistant will facilitate easier access to project specifications in construction. The introduction of Autodesk Forma aims to integrate project data across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sectors, promoting smarter, outcome-based building information modeling (BIM). With a focus on data utilization, Autodesk seeks to overcome the challenges of disconnected information that often hampers productivity. These advancements reflect Autodesk's commitment to digital transformation and enhancing workflows in various industries.