Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 the fourth industrial revolution is reshaping the way organizations design, manage and optimize their operations. Central to this transformation are Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) two technologies that enable smart, adaptive and interconnected systems. RPA is designed to automate repetitive and rule-based processes, while AI provides cognitive abilities such as learning, reasoning and forecasting. When combined they form the foundation of intelligent automation, enabling organizations to achieve higher efficiency, flexibility and innovation. This paper presents a literature review examining how RPA and AI contribute to Industry 4.0 outlining their applications, synergies, challenges and future implications.