A Holistic Framework for AI Systems in Industrial Applications

Although several promising use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) for manufacturing companies have been identified, these are not yet widely used. Existing literature covers a variety of frameworks, methods and processes related to AI systems. However, the application of AI systems in manufacturing companies lacks a uniform understanding of components and functionalities as well as a structured process that supports developers and project managers in planning, implementing, and optimizing AI systems. To close this gap, we develop a generic conceptual model of an AI system for the application in manufacturing systems and a four-phase model to guide developers and project managers through the realization of AI systems.