Big Data Will Drive The Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution will really take off in the coming year as more and more factories are becoming smart factories. Although a complete global adoption of the Industrial Internet could still be a decade away, the Industrial Internet has massive potential. The vision of tomorrow's manufacturing combines intelligent factories, machines, raw materials, and products that communicate within an "Internet of things" and cooperatively drive production. In this video by Siemens they show how products can find their way independently through the production process, resulting in a highly flexible, individualized and resource-friendly mass production.
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Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist known as The Digital Speaker. He stands at the forefront of the digital age and lives and breathes cutting-edge technologies to inspire Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. As an optimistic dystopian, he has a deep understanding of AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, and he blends academic rigour with technological innovation.
His pioneering efforts include the world’s first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin , delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. In 2024, he launched a digital twin of himself offering interactive, on-demand conversations via text, audio or video in 29 languages, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds – another world’s first.
As a distinguished 5-time author and corporate educator, Dr Van Rijmenam is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. He is also the founder of Futurwise , which focuses on elevating global digital awareness for a responsible and thriving digital future.
