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AML-Based Multi-Dimensional Co-Evolution Approach Supported by Blockchain: Architecture Design and Case Study on Intelligent Production Lines for Industry 4.0

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Based on Automation ML (AML), Intelligent Production Lines (IPLs) for Industry 4.0 can effectively organize multi-dimensional data and models. However, this process requires interdisciplinary and multi-team contributions, which often involve the dual pressures of private data encryption and public data sharing. As a transparent decentralized network, blockchain’s compatibility with the challenges of AML collaboration processes, data security, and privacy is not ideal. This paper proposes a new method to enhance the collaborative evolution of IPLs. Its innovations are, firstly, developing a comprehensive two-layer management model, combining blockchain with the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to build an integrated solution for private and public hybrid containers based on a collaborative model; secondly, designing a version co-evolution management method by combining smart contract workflows and AML multi-dimensional modeling processes; meanwhile, introducing a specially designed conflict resolution mechanism based on the graph model to maintain consistency in version multi-batch management and; finally, using the test cases established in the lab’s I5Blocks for verification.

Source: Information

DOI: 10.3390/info16030243

Authors: Kai Ding, Detlef Gerhard, Liuqun Fan

Institutions: Tongji University, Ruhr University Bochum

Language: English

Topic: Blockchain Technology Applications and Security

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930