In: Civil Engineering
In the past few decades, a fourth industrial revolution has
emerged, known as I.R.4.0. I.R.4.0 optimizes the computerization of
I.R.3.0, where computers are connected and communicate with one
another to ultimately make decisions without human involvement
using autonomous systems fuelled by data and machine learning. A
combination of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things
(IoT), access to real-time data, the introduction of cyber-physical
systems, and the Internet of Systems make I.R.4.0 possible and the
smart factory becomes a reality. I.R.4.0 connects physical with
digital and allows for better collaboration and access across
departments, partners, vendors, products, and people. As a result
of the support of smart machines that keep getting smarter as they
get access to more data, the factories will become more efficient,
productive, and less wasteful. I.R.4.0 empowers business owners to
better control and understand every aspect of their operation and
allows them to leverage instant data to boost productivity, improve
processes, and drive growth.
I.R.4.0 had been adopted successfully in various industries
especially in the manufacturing industry. However, it is rarely
adopted in the water industry to date. As a new generation of civil
engineers, it is important to know and understand where to adopt
IR.4.0 in Civil Engineering especially in the water industry.
Besides, it is also important to know the impact and challenges
faced in the water industry, and how does I.R.4.0 helps to solve
the problems that we are facing in the water industry nowadays.
This is a question on the “Application of I.R.4.0 in Water Industry”.
Write about,
1) Impact, advantage, and disadvantage of adopting I.R. 4.0 in
the water industry
2) How does I.R.4.0 help to solve the problems in the water
industry