GEIB M1L3V7

This category includes advanced sensors, IoT devices, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and multidimensional printing. It covers the significance, applications, and growth predictions for IoT devices in public, industrial, and consumer sectors.

There are currently over 20 billion IoT devices, with projections expecting over 50 billion in the next decade. The chapter discusses public IoT devices like CCTV cameras and industrial IoT devices used in specific private industrial contexts for gathering information.

Consumer IoT devices, such as smartwatches and smart TVs, are aimed at delivering value to individuals or families. The chapter highlights the importance of these devices in recognizing data values and owners.

Key technologies like quantum computing, battery technology, water filtration, and consumer electronics play critical roles in driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The chapter emphasizes their impact on modern society and industrial progression.

Material science advancements and additive manufacturing processes, including 3D printing, are crucial for innovation. The chapter explains the time taken for new material technologies to reach the market and the disruptive potential of multi-material 3D printers.