Fourth Industrial Revolution

Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality

July 28, 2023 by Pedro Wightman

Digital transformation has been a very popular topic in the last decade. Every major technology provider and consultancy firm worldwide has its definition for it; however, for many, it has become a buzzword that has been used and abused to sell every possible service or gadget, without helping companies build a clear path for successful adoption that will turn the new … [Read more...] about Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality

A paradigm shift in higher education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

March 1, 2021 by Jaco du Preez and Saurabh Sinha

The future of work is upon us and has rapidly and profoundly influenced many professions and industries. Alongside this, we argue that it is essential for the landscape of postschool education and training (PSET), both in South Africa and globally, to adapt to the changing nature of work, and, ideally, lead this evolution. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about A paradigm shift in higher education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Characteristics of social robots: A framework for development

Social robots hold great promise for assisting both older adults with dementia and those in good health. Yet, little is known about how people want to interact with these robots. This article introduces a framework for the key features social robots should have, based on insights from a four-month study of how seniors engage with robots through conversation and interaction. We have broken these features down into principles of robot behavior, verbal communication, and nonverbal communication, while also considering factors that affect a person’s likelihood to adopt such technology. Our findings offer a starting point for refining social robots and & developing features that truly resonate with users.

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