Identification of disruptive exponential technologies of Industry 4.0

Abstract

As the present is connected to the development and implementation of technologies that fall under Industry 4.0, it is necessary to get acquainted with the main areas of interest. The paper identifies individual disruptive exponential technologies with their examples of use in specific areas and the issue of inconsistency in definition of artificial intelligence (AI) is discussed in more detail. In conclusion, there is definition of AI created by authors.

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