Artificial Intelligence 4.0

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received considerable attention in recent years, especially because of the impressive advances in machine learning. In this chapter, I will start by clarifying the term AI from a research perspective and present some of the great successes of AI in the last 20 years. Then I will turn to the importance of AI for the realization of Industry 4.0 with a focus on production technology. In this context, I will address the promises and challenges raised by machine learning methods, but also why other areas of AI such as automated planning can play an important role. The discussion will be illustrated with examples from current research.