The impact of Industry 4.0 on work: A synthesis of the literature and reflection about the future

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2020

Authors

Simoes, AC (Author) Other; José Coelho Rodrigues (Author) FEUP; Neto, P (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings - 2020 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2020

2020 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation, ICE/ITMC 2020

15 June 2020 through 17 June 2020

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Authenticus ID: P-00S-R91

DOI: 10.1109/ice/itmc49519.2020.9198443

Abstract (EN): Industry 4.0 is a result of technological evolution and is intended to promote technological transformations in industry at different levels. The impact in human employment has been perceived as a major threat and is a matter of concern. Some authors argue that automation will bring unimaginable changes as soon as computers get more intelligence and as machines become able to perform complex tasks more efficiently than humans. However, technological progress is also pointed out as a stimulus for human-beings to develop the competencies that differentiate them from the machines. In this context, this study aims to explore the impacts of adopting Industry 4.0 technologies on work. The results of a comprehensive literature review provide an integrated perspective to identify and understand such impacts, analysing them in four categories: evolution of employment and creation of new jobs, human-machine interaction, new competencies creation/ development, and, organizational and professional changes. © 2020 IEEE.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific