With the new SIMATIC S7-1500 TM NPU 2.0 (neural processing unit) module for the SIMATIC S7-1500 controller and the ET 200MP I/O system, AI is finding its way into automation with Totally Integration Automation. The module can be seamlessly integrated into the SIMATIC automation system, without the need for an additional PC-based hardware. This way permitting a simple and profitable combination of AI among other things.
Whenever you are looking for a direct integration into your PLC setup and for simple machine learning use cases you are on the right track with this device.