AI in assessing Industry 4.0 adoption in Colombia: a case study approach

Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) are critical factors in modern enterprises. However, it is complex to achieve in developing countries because of a lack of guidance and budget to adopt technology and innovation culture, especially in Small and Medium Enterprises, so that companies can be supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI). To comprehend the situation in the Colombian market, this study collects data sources from scientific databases and relates them to studies in Industrial AI, I4.0, and the upcoming Industry 5.0. For the evaluation, two questionnaire-based studies are analyzed with data on various aspects of I4.0. Thus, the analysis shows degrees of I4.0 adoption, focusing on prevalent technologies and their alignment with sustainability. The main findings present capabilities and maturity in Colombia's technological development areas and the potential of using AI objectively to support its transition. Copyright (c) 2024 The Authors. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)