# information artifact ontology (IAO)

> The Information Artifact Ontology (IAO) is an ontology of information entities, originally...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/01b0bb91d7fc467181e8d1aaca64901c
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC0 1.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Mid
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Tech / IT, Manufacturing / Industry
- Audiences: Developer, Data Scientist, Researcher
- Classifications: #standards #api
- External link: https://industryportal.enit.fr/ontologies/IAO
- Listed in library: 2025-09-23
- Last updated: 2025-09-23

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | IAO |
| Description | The Information Artifact Ontology (IAO) is an ontology of information entities, originally driven by work by the OBI digital entity and realizable information entity branch. |
| Format | OWL |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 264 |
| Individuals | 20 |
| Properties | 57 |
| Max Depth | 10 |
| Max Child Count | 39 |
| Average Child Count | 3 |
| Classes With One Child | 29 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 2 |
| Classes With No Definition | 40 |

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/01b0bb91d7fc467181e8d1aaca64901c