Generative AI for Smart Manufacturing - WASABI Case

PROGRAM

Horizon Europe – WASABI

INDUSTRY

Manufacturing · Predictive Maintenance · Human–AI Collaboration

ORGANIZATION

Multi-partner EU Consortium

COUNTRY

Europe-wide

WASABI – GENius PM

Generative AI–Powered Digital Intelligent Assistant for Smart Manufacturing

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101092176 (WASABI)

This project illustrates how Generative AI can shift manufacturing from reactive maintenance and passive monitoring to proactive, human-centric intelligence. Through WASABI – GENius PM, The Data Cooks contributed to redefining how operators, data, and AI collaborate in next-generation smart factories.

The challenge

Manufacturing environments generate large volumes of operational data, yet this data is often presented through passive dashboards that place a heavy cognitive burden on operators. Critical know-how is locked inside static manuals, SOPs, and documentation, disconnected from live machine data. Maintenance remains reactive, knowledge-intensive, and difficult to scale, leading to inefficiencies, operator stress, and lost productivity—especially in complex production lines.

The Solution/Added Value

Within the WASABI project, the GENius PM solution was developed as a Generative AI–enhanced Digital Intelligent Assistant that supports predictive maintenance through natural language and voice-based interaction. The solution transforms raw industrial data and technical documentation into contextual, actionable guidance, enabling effective human–AI collaboration on the shop floor.

Key added values of the solution include:

From Dashboards to Intelligent Assistance
The assistant proactively interprets production data and communicates insights in natural language, reducing cognitive load and decision fatigue.
Knowledge Democratization
Generative AI bridges live machine data with manuals and SOPs, making expert-level maintenance knowledge accessible to non-technical operators.
Hands-Free, Human-Centric Interaction
Voice-enabled interfaces allow operators to interact with the system while working, improving safety, efficiency, and real-time feedback capture.
Scalable, Regulation-Aware Design
Built with modular, containerized architecture and human-in-the-loop principles, the solution aligns with Industry 5.0 values and emerging EU AI regulations.