Topic : Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. What is meant by Industry 4.0? What will be the impact of it post Covid – 19? Elucidate. (250 words)
Reference: Yojana June 2020 edition
Why the question:
Industry 4.0 is signaling a change in the traditional manufacturing landscape. Thus the question.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the concept of Industry 4.0 and discuss its impact post COVID-19.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Industry 4.0 encompasses three technological trends driving this transformation connectivity, intelligence and flexible automation.
Body:
Industry 4.0 describes the growing trend towards automation and data exchange in technology and processes within the manufacturing industry, including- The Internet of Things (IoT), The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber-physical Systems (CPS), Smart Manufacturing, Smart Factories, Cloud Computing, Additive Manufacturing, Big Data, Robotics, Cognitive Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain etc.
Discuss then briefly the evolution of Industrial evolution.
Then move onto explain what will be the possible impact of Industry 4.0 post Covid – 19? Present both positives and negatives.
Conclusion:
Conclude that Many manufacturers are increasing efforts to equip their human workers with digital connected-worker tools that incorporate safety checks into workflows, ensure collaboration with colleagues when physical contact is off the cards, and other such processes that ultimately balance business continuity and employee health, Manufacturers who understand and act on this new normal will have ample opportunities for growth in this era of Industry 4.0.
