Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Systems: From Data Acquisition to Intelligent Decision-Making
A special issue of AI (ISSN 2673-2688). This special issue belongs to the section "AI in Autonomous Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: communication protocols; edge-AI; PLCs; RFID
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Interests: embedded systems; remote laboratories; edge-AI
Special Issue Information
The primary aim of this Special Issue is to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in solving practical industrial problems across the full data lifecycle—from acquisition to actionable insights. While AI has traditionally been associated with prediction and automation, its integration with sensor systems, edge devices, and industrial networks opens new avenues for intelligent decision-making, real-time optimization, and adaptive control in complex industrial environments.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses the application of AI methods in diverse industrial domains such as manufacturing, energy, logistics, transportation, and smart infrastructure. Topics include AI-driven approaches for sensor data acquisition, fusion, real-time processing, anomaly detection, fault diagnosis, process optimization, and predictive maintenance. We aim to gather interdisciplinary research that not only showcases successful implementations but also addresses technical challenges such as data sparsity, model robustness, and the integration of AI into legacy systems.
This Special Issue seeks to supplement the existing literature by bridging the gap between the theory of AI and its deployment in industrial practice. While numerous studies have advanced AI methods in controlled or simulated settings, this Special Issue emphasizes applied research that demonstrates tangible improvements in industrial performance. In doing so, it contributes to the evolving discourse on Industry 4.0 and AI-driven digital transformation, offering both methodological insights and practical case studies.
Dr. Hugo Landaluce
Dr. Ignacio Angulo Martínez
Dr. Ander Garcia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- industrial applications
- sensor systems
- predictive maintenance
- smart manufacturing
- intelligent decision-making
- data acquisition and analysis
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