Intelligent Industrial IoT

Dear Colleagues,

Industrial IoT (IIoT) serves as the foundational layer of intelligent industrial systems. With the integration of AI into industrial applications, IoT is evolving to exhibit increasingly intelligent capabilities. Sensors, networks, and cloud-edge devices in industrial settings are becoming more sophisticated, enabling advanced automation and decision-making.

The goal of this Special Issue is to showcase the latest advancements across all areas of Intelligent Industrial IoT (IIoT). We welcome contributions covering both theoretical and technical perspectives, as well as interdisciplinary approaches, that push the boundaries of IIoT innovation.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Smart Sensors and Sensor Simulation:

• Advanced sensor technologies, intelligent sensing systems, and sensor simulation methods.

Cloud-Edge-Point Architecture and Industrial Applications:

• Distributed computing frameworks, edge intelligence, and real-time industrial implementations.

Digital Twins for Smart Factories:

• Framework design, modeling techniques, and practical applications of digital twins in industrial settings.

AI Algorithm and AI-Driven Networking Protocols for Industrial Environments:

• New AI algorithms used in industrial applications, and next-generation industrial communication protocols enhanced by AI and machine learning.

Embodied Intelligence in Industrial Robotics:

• Autonomous robots, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and smart work cells with adaptive intelligence.

Interoperability of Industrial Systems:

• Integration and compatibility across heterogeneous industrial platforms and equipment.

Large-Scale AI Models for Industrial Software:

• Key techniques, frameworks, and applications of large AI models (e.g., LLMs) in industrial software.

Industrial Code Generation: Theories and Methods:

• Automated code synthesis, AI-assisted programming, and best practices for industrial automation.

Dr. Hairong Yan
Dr. Rashid Ali
Dr. Eirini Liotou
Guest Editors

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