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The Fourth Industrial Revolution

What does it mean for Australian Industry?

John Burgess editor Alan Nankervis editor Julia Connell editor Alan Montague editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Verlag, Singapore

Published:12th Aug '21

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This book explores the core themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) highlighting the digital transformation that has been occurring in society and business.


Representing an interface between technologies in the physical, digital and biological disciplines the book explores emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum computing. 


The findings of collaborative research studies on the potential impact of the 4IR on the labour markets, occupations, future workforce competencies and skills associated with eight industry sectors in Australia are reported. The sectors are:  agriculture and mining; manufacturing and logistics; health, medical and nursing; education; retail; financial services; government services and tourism. 

ISBN: 9789811616136

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 559g

239 pages