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The Fourth Industrial Revolution : What does it mean for Australian Industry?, Paperback / softback Book

The Fourth Industrial Revolution : What does it mean for Australian Industry? Paperback / softback

Edited by Alan Nankervis, Julia Connell, Alan Montague, John Burgess

Paperback / softback

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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. 

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