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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 413, 2025
International Conference on Measurement, AI, Quality and Sustainability (MAIQS 2025)
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| Article Number | 00002 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| Section | Keynote Papers | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541300002 | |
| Published online | 01 October 2025 | |
Towards a unification of measurement, AI, quality and sustainability: Foundations and principles
Brunel University of London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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Abstract
Measurement, artificial intelligence (AI), quality, and sustainability are traditionally treated as distinct domains. To underpin and advance the science and technological developments, it is important and beneficial to develop a principled unifying framework for these fields. This paper first examines the deep connections of the concepts, models and mathematical characterisations of measurement, AI, quality and sustainability, and then proposes three foundational principles, formulated as three Laws to guide the integration of these domains, including Law of Oneness, Law of Dual Processes and Law of Measurement and Control Duality. These principles further lead to a generalised communication model supporting the unification of the four domains. They together will facilitate the advancement of the fields of measurement, AI, quality and sustainability, and underpin the development of the core science and technologies of Industry 4.0 and future Industry 4.0+.
Note to the reader: Figure 6 has been corrected in the PDF, on October 6, 2025.
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