Metanalysis of the development of artificial intelligence and the internet of things: the transformation of work and life

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are changing the way we live and work by enabling seamless technology integration in our daily lives. This study explores the literature on the integration of AI and IoT to create intelligent systems that can autonomously make decisions and perform tasks based on real-time data from connected devices. This paper presents a meta-analysis of the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in decision-making processes, as well as in Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The study analyzed relevant records from the Web of Science  database, evaluating research output, authorship, collaboration, institutional and geographical distribution, and impact. The results indicate that China has the highest number of total publications and total citations, followed by the USA and India. The study offers valuable insights into the scientific and technological advancements of various regions, their level of international collaboration, and their impact on the field of AI-IoT. The trend of publications indicates that Computer Science, Engineering, and Telecommunications are prominent and steadily growing fields. However, there has been a recent emergence and increase in Chemistry, Instruments & Instrumentation, and Material Science, which are contributing to the development of AI-IoT.