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What major factor distinguishes the Fourth Industrial Revolution from the Third Industrial Revolution?
What major factor distinguishes the Fourth Industrial Revolution from the Third Industrial Revolution?
Which technology is NOT identified as a foundational type of disruptive technology in Industry 4.0?
Which technology is NOT identified as a foundational type of disruptive technology in Industry 4.0?
According to the 2019 McKinsey survey, what percentage of respondents viewed Industry 4.0 as a strategic priority?
According to the 2019 McKinsey survey, what percentage of respondents viewed Industry 4.0 as a strategic priority?
What is a key characteristic of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
What is a key characteristic of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
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Which of the following technologies falls under the category of 'human-machine interaction' in Industry 4.0?
Which of the following technologies falls under the category of 'human-machine interaction' in Industry 4.0?
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Study Notes
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)
- Industry 4.0 leverages a combination of emerging technological advancements to create interconnected and automated systems, driven by intelligent computers.
- The term "Industry 4.0" has gained significant prominence in recent years.
- In 2019, a McKinsey survey revealed that 68% of respondents consider Industry 4.0 a top strategic priority, with 70% reporting their companies are already piloting or implementing related technologies.
- Industry 4.0 is building upon the foundations established during the Third Industrial Revolution, which spanned from the 1950s to the early 2000s, marked by the introduction of computers, electronics, and the internet.
- Industry 4.0 transforms these technologies by integrating four core disruptive technologies:
- Connectivity, data, and computational power: This category includes technologies like cloud computing, the internet, blockchain, and sensors, enabling data exchange and analysis on a massive scale.
- Analytics and intelligence: Technologies within this category, such as advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, empower systems to analyze data and make autonomous decisions.
- Human–machine interaction: Virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, automation, and autonomous guided vehicles contribute to a more collaborative and intuitive work environment, integrating human capabilities with machines.
- Advanced engineering: Additive manufacturing (3D printing), renewable energy sources, and nanotechnology contribute to innovative product design, efficient resource utilization, and sustainability.
- Industry 4.0's transformative technologies can be applied across all stages of the value chain, from raw material procurement to product delivery, impacting every aspect of modern industrial processes.
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Test your knowledge on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0. This quiz explores the key technological advancements and their impact on modern industrial systems and practices. Learn about the technologies that enable connectivity and automation in this rapidly evolving landscape.
