This white paper outlines the standardization prospects in connection with project TALON—Autonomous and Self-organized Artificial Intelligent Orchestrator for a Greener Industry 4.0—under Horizon Europe. As a core component of Work Package 6 (WP6), these efforts aim to ensure that TALON’s key technological outcomes are aligned with and contribute to the evolving landscape of international standards. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the project's relevant innovations in Explainable AI (XAI), immersive AR/VR systems, Edge-to-Cloud (E2C) AI orchestration, and blockchain-based AI model governance. It further details the multi-phase strategy adopted to translate these outcomes into actionable contributions to standards development organizations such as IEEE, ISO/IEC, and CEN-CENELEC.

The standardization pathway includes strategic alignment with technical committees, structured engagement methodologies, risk mitigation approaches, and an emphasis on openness, transparency, and sustainability. Result-specific strategies are mapped to existing and emerging standards, ensuring technical compatibility and fostering future interoperability across industrial systems. Ultimately, this white paper aims to serve both as a technical reference and a roadmap to support TALON’s broader vision of contributing to the foundations of a sustainable and intelligent Industry 5.0.