Intent-based approaches for industry 4.0 applications: A systematic mapping study

In the context of Industry 4.0, Intent-Based Approaches capture high-level industrial objectives, transforming them into executable tasks that align with digital workflows. An intent is defined as a desired outcome or business objective. Despite the growing importance of intent-based approaches, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of their application to Industry 4.0. To address this, we conducted a systematic mapping study using a structured framework to examine existing intent-based approaches in the literature. Our study provides a comprehensive overview of current intent-based research in Industry 4.0 and reveals a growing interest in this field, especially in manufacturing, robotics, and networking. The study highlights the variety of intent structures, types, usage goals, and methods used. Intent-based approaches would bridge the gap between industrial goals and I4.0 components configuration, which play a key role in the digital transformation of smart industries. Our structured analysis framework and results provide essential understanding serving as a foundation for advancing intent-based approaches tailored to the needs of Industry 4.0 components.