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Dr. M. Maran is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. His contribution focuses on AI applications in smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0.
The manufacturing industry is experiencing a profound change due to the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics, digital twins, cloud and edge computing, and sophisticated data analytics.Machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and generative AI are analysed as pivotal technologies underpinning intelligent and adaptive manufacturing ecosystems. The section emphasises the amalgamation of human intellect with AI-driven automation to establish cooperative, sustainable, and robust production frameworks. Additionally, significant obstacles concerning data security, interoperability, explainability, workforce adaption, computing demands, and ethical AI are examined. The chapter wraps up by outlining prospective avenues for AI-enhanced manufacturing systems, including collaborative intelligence, self-governing decision-making, sustainable production, and robust industrial ecosystems.