The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality into SLP Methodology for the Design of a Cosmetic Emulsion Production Plant

Transitioning to more efficient and digital industrial processes requires plant design methodologies that go beyond traditional approaches and respond to the operational challenges of Industry 4.0. The objective of this study was to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) into SLP methodology for the design of a cosmetic emulsion production plant. A case study was developed based on the layout of a previously reported cosmetic plant by creating a preliminary layout using SLP and evaluating it using AI based on technical prompts. Subsequently, the refined model was represented in three dimensions and validated in a real environment using AR. The results show that AI identified opportunities for improvement in operational flows, relationships between critical areas, and space proportions, allowing for precise adjustments without altering the original design logic. Likewise, AI verification and immersive validation using AR confirmed the spatial compatibility of the layout with the selected site, facilitating the early assessment of circulation, access, and volumetric behavior. Thus, the sequential integration of SLP + AI + AR demonstrated its potential to reduce uncertainty in the early stages and move toward modernizing plant design in line with Industry 4.0 principles.