Foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) (2019)

Course details

The world is being transformed by a fourth industrial revolution. Sometimes referred to as Industry 4.0 or I4.0, the fourth industrial revolution takes the digital revolution a step further. The technology at its center—large-scale, low-cost automation and machine intelligence—has the potential to affect how we learn, work, move, communicate, and interact. This lecture-based series reviews the disruptive changes underway in science and culture and their impact on the future. Learn about the main technologies that are emerging, including artificial intelligence and blockchain, and their effect on cities, industries, and people. Dr. Jonathan Reichental also explains how people can take action to ensure Industry 4.0 doesn't leave anybody behind.

Topics include:
History of the four industrial revolutions
What has changed in science and culture
Core technologies: AI, Internet of Things, and more
Impact of the fourth industrial revolution
Taking action

Concepts

Introduction

Upcoming changes with the fourth industrial revolution

History of the Industrial Revolutions

What do we mean by industrial revolutions
The four industrial revolutions

The Elements of Change

The significance of velocity, scope, and impact
Everyone is getting connected
Exploring rapid digital transformation and the third wave
Rapid advances in different sciences
Economic and demographic shifts

The Core Technologies

The big picture of technology trends
Artificial intelligence
Internet of Things
Blockchain
Autonomous vehicles

The Impact of This Revolution

The emergence of smarter cities
The future of work
Industries at risk
Ethics of technology

Preparing and Responding to Change

Taking action - Organizations
Taking action - Individuals
Our choices and the challenges ahead

Conclusion

Next Steps