Technology Acceptance for AI implementations : A case study in the Defense Industry about 3D Generative Models

Sammanfattning: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) has emerged into 3D object creation processes through the rise of 3D Generative Adversarial Networks (3D GAN). These networks contain 3D generative models capable of analyzing and constructing 3D objects. 3D generative models have therefore become an increasingly important area to consider for the automation of design processes in the manufacturing and defense industry. This case study explores areas of automation enabled by 3D generative models for an incumbent in the Swedish defense industry. This study additionally evaluates discovered types of implementations of 3D generative models from a sociotechnical perspective by conducting qualitative interviews with employees. This study applies the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) for understanding the adoption and intention to use 3D generative models. A description of 3D objects, CAD, 3D generative models, and point cloud data is given in this study. A literature review is additionally given in the three fields of AI, technology acceptance, and the defense industry to funnel the literature to the context of this study. 21 types of implementations are discovered and categorized into four distinct groups. In conclusion a lot of potential is found for the adoption of 3D generative models for especially AI simulation processes, but challenges with data collection and security are discovered as the most significant obstacle to overcome.