Interconnected Living Labs Dashboard

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Interconnected Living Labs Dashboard

Dr. Tal Soffer, Cintia Tetelbom Schuchmann, Anat Soroka Zuta

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, what does it mean?

Digital transformation and integration of technologies
Blurred lines between physical, digital and biological
Shift in the industry
Evolving in an exponential pace

Impact of Industry 4.0

Benefits:

Increased Efficiency: more efficient and streamlined production + Automation and robotics
Customization and Flexibility: customization of products and more flexibility in manufacturing, reducing waste and meeting customer demands
Data-Driven Decision-Making: The use of data for optimization and predictive maintenance
Supply Chain Transformation: improving tracking, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Impacts global economy by altering production locations and competitiveness among countries and regions.
Environmental Sustainability: reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.

it also presents potential challenges:

Job Displacement - Automation and robotics
Skills Gap – as the technology advances
Security Concerns (Privacy and Ethics Issues) - the increasing dependence on automation, artificial intelligence, and digital interfaces
Economic Inequalities
Loss of Traditional Industries

The shift in the industry also brings questions about humanity's place in society and its evolving relationship with technology and the digital world.

With the rapid advancement of technology and the transformation of industries, it becomes evident that this wave of change raises the need to increase awareness for societal needs as well as of

educational requirements.

These fast-paced changes also require research and the education system to evolve and include new skills and technologies.

New Pedagogical Models & Approach

Living Labs – Key concepts

User-centered methodologies
Experiments in a real-life setting
Bridge between research and industry
Outside-the-box thinking
Co- Creation
Real-World and Authentic Scenarios
Collaboration
Interdisciplinary Partnership
Iterative Process
OPEN SCIENCE – SHARED KNOWLEDGE

Areas of implementation

Since then, there are many kinds of Virtual Labs all over, covering different subjects and areas of research.

Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: aim to modernize manufacturing processes by implementing technologies like automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics.
Smart Cities and Urban Development: focus on creating sustainable, efficient, and technology-driven urban environments. They address issues like transportation, energy management, waste reduction, and urban planning.
Healthcare and Well-being: aim to develop and test innovative medical technologies, telemedicine solutions, and healthcare services. They often involve hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals.
Mobility and Transportation: These living labs explore the future of transportation, including autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, public transportation enhancements, and smart traffic management systems.
Energy and Sustainability: work on renewable energy sources, energy-efficient buildings, and environmentally friendly practices. collaborate with energy providers and utilities.
Agriculture and Food Production: focus on sustainable farming practices, precision agriculture, and technology-driven solutions for improving crop yields and food production.
Entertainment and Media: explore new technologies and content delivery methods for gaming, streaming, and interactive media, enhancing the user experience.
Security and Public Safety: focus on enhancing security measures, emergency response systems, and public safety through the development and testing of advanced technologies
Education and Learning Environments: aim to create innovative learning environments, digital education tools, and pedagogical approaches. They may partner with schools, colleges, and universities.

Real Life Learning - Living Labs in Education

Living Labs in education provide a dynamic and immersive environment where students and educators can engage in real-life learning.

Sharing knowledge in a sea of data

The challenge: How to create a platform that effectively facilitates the sharing, presentation, and organization of knowledge

The Solution: Living Labs Dashboard

From Learning Activity to Multitool. The Database activity allows the lecturers and students to build, display and search a bank of entries about any topic. The format and structure of these entries can be adjusted to include images, files, URLs, numbers, text and more.