In my opinion, due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic causing Covid-19 disease, the development of applications of the Internet of Things and other technologies has accelerated Industry 4.0. Below I have described the arguments of my thesis. Internet of Things technology is one of the key currently rapidly developing technologies typical of the current fourth technological revolution known as Industry 4.0. The development of information processing technology in the era of the current technological revolution referred to as Industry 4.0 is determined by the development and increase of applications of ICT information technologies, internet technologies and advanced data processing. The current technological revolution referred to as Industry 4.0 is motivated by the development of the following factors: personnel and industrial Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics analytical and database technologies, Data Science, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Business Intelligence, autonomous robots, horizontal and vertical data system integration, multi-criteria simulation models, additive manufacturing, Blockchain, cybersecurity instruments, Virtual and Augmented Reality and other advanced data mining technologies. In my opinion, due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of anti-pandemic and sanitary safety principles into economic processes, we are currently observing a strong acceleration in the development of digitization of the economy in many countries. The processes of implementing ICT, Internet and Industry 4.0 information technologies into various spheres of business activity, into companies, enterprises, institutions, etc. representing various sectors and branches of the economy have been taking place for many years. Therefore, due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Koronavirus pandemic, the processes of digitization of the economy have accelerated. Currently (April 2020), in many industries and sectors, more and more companies are developing their activities via the Internet, remotely providing their services and selling their products under e-commerce. Many companies that did not do this before now switch to remote activities, carried out electronically via the Internet. The importance of Internet marketing, including viral marketing, Real-Time marketing conducted on social media portals is increasing. In addition, currently (March - April 2020) due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic, classroom teaching in schools and colleges has now been suspended and replaced by e-learning in many countries. Due to the suspension of stationary didactic classes in schools and colleges, classes are conducted remotely, through various new online media through specific forms of e-learning. Many pupils currently participate in didactic classes conducted remotely via the Internet, mainly using a laptop or smartphone. The use of a smartphone is increasing in the use of various internet information services. Therefore, the importance and use of the Internet of Things technology is also growing in remote education processes. In connection with the above, the processes of digitizing the economy are determined by processes "from the top", i.e. inspired by public institutions, including computerization, internetization of public offices and "from the bottom" determinants, e.g. increase in the importance of e-commerce, increase in the share of transactions and payments made electronically via the Internet, developing online banking and switching a significant portion of business in many companies to remote service via the Internet. To sum up my considerations, I conclude that due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic, the development of applications of the Internet of Things and other technologies, Industry 4.0 has accelerated.

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Dariusz Prokopowicz

In my opinion, due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic causing Covid-19 disease, the development of applications of the Internet of Things and other technologies has accelerated Industry 4.0. Below I have described the arguments of my thesis. Internet of Things technology is one of the key currently rapidly developing technologies typical of the current fourth technological revolution known as Industry 4.0. The development of information processing technology in the era of the current technological revolution referred to as Industry 4.0 is determined by the development and increase of applications of ICT information technologies, internet technologies and advanced data processing. The current technological revolution referred to as Industry 4.0 is motivated by the development of the following factors: personnel and industrial Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics analytical and database technologies, Data Science, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Business Intelligence, autonomous robots, horizontal and vertical data system integration, multi-criteria simulation models, additive manufacturing, Blockchain, cybersecurity instruments, Virtual and Augmented Reality and other advanced data mining technologies. In my opinion, due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of anti-pandemic and sanitary safety principles into economic processes, we are currently observing a strong acceleration in the development of digitization of the economy in many countries. The processes of implementing ICT, Internet and Industry 4.0 information technologies into various spheres of business activity, into companies, enterprises, institutions, etc. representing various sectors and branches of the economy have been taking place for many years. Therefore, due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Koronavirus pandemic, the processes of digitization of the economy have accelerated. Currently (April 2020), in many industries and sectors, more and more companies are developing their activities via the Internet, remotely providing their services and selling their products under e-commerce. Many companies that did not do this before now switch to remote activities, carried out electronically via the Internet. The importance of Internet marketing, including viral marketing, Real-Time marketing conducted on social media portals is increasing. In addition, currently (March - April 2020) due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic, classroom teaching in schools and colleges has now been suspended and replaced by e-learning in many countries. Due to the suspension of stationary didactic classes in schools and colleges, classes are conducted remotely, through various new online media through specific forms of e-learning. Many pupils currently participate in didactic classes conducted remotely via the Internet, mainly using a laptop or smartphone. The use of a smartphone is increasing in the use of various internet information services. Therefore, the importance and use of the Internet of Things technology is also growing in remote education processes. In connection with the above, the processes of digitizing the economy are determined by processes "from the top", i.e. inspired by public institutions, including computerization, internetization of public offices and "from the bottom" determinants, e.g. increase in the importance of e-commerce, increase in the share of transactions and payments made electronically via the Internet, developing online banking and switching a significant portion of business in many companies to remote service via the Internet. To sum up my considerations, I conclude that due to the development of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus pandemic, the development of applications of the Internet of Things and other technologies, Industry 4.0 has accelerated.

Greetings,

Dariusz Prokopowicz

Of course, the Internet of Things can be useful in this regard. recently, it has done a great service to human society. It can be used in the future to improve services

check this interesting paper

Published: 27 March 2020. Digital technology and COVID-19

Daniel Shu Wei Ting, Lawrence Carin, Victor Dzau & Tien Y. Wong

Nature Medicine volume 26, pages459–461(2020)Cite

It's good, but still lot to go. Most of the industries are not in IR4. For transfermation it requires both financial and economical support

When an epidemic like the coronavirus overshadows the world. All governments, from the superpowers to the third world, are sinking into this crisis, which the situation of the superpowers will be somewhat better. But the most distinctive thing is: The use of information technology in the prevention and reduction of the prevalence rate of these epidemics, and the follow-up, tracking and monitoring of patients and sufferers, as well as social monitoring and quarantine management will be. One of these innovations is the Internet of Things (IoT). Much research has been done on the role and application of IoT in the healthcare industry. The results show that with the help of IoT, issues such as awareness of patients' deteriorating condition, real-time monitoring, timely taking medications, diagnosis of the patient's condition such as fever, body temperature, cough rate, heart rate can be examined quickly. Even when hospitals do not have the capacity to care for patients with corona and other normal patients, patients can be monitored remotely by cloud processing at home. This monitoring can reduce the cost, time, and bad mood of patients, and take them to the hospital if their condition worsens. In this way, doctors and medical staff spend more time with specific patients. On the other hand, urban surveillance cameras, quadcopters, and talking robots can be used to observe social distance and quarantine management. So, you can fine the violators electrically and alert them via SMS and pass the tips on to them. This reduces the presence of police and service personnel. In another example, quadcopters can be used to deliver medicines and hygiene items to consumers. Another use of the Internet of Things is reminders. When a person gets close to another person, with the help of body temperature sensors, if a person has a fever, an alarm is sent to him or her that the other person may have a fever and reminds them.

And more.

But it's also important to note: «For transformation, it requires both financial and economical support»

Thanks for the good feedback

Dear Mahmoud Zahedian Nezhad , it is definitely possible using IoT but there are a couple of technological glitches to be resolved before it can be very pervasive. The most important factors among others is the security and privacy part. There was an article where there was a way to keep track of the people's whereabouts to see if they will catch covid-19 or if they are susceptible to. Secondly, it is cost. More the features an IoT device has, more will be the cost (i.e. the cost will grow accordingly). There is a challenge to bring down this cost of manufacturing, operation, deploying, and so on. There are also problems such as signal interference, impact of radiation effects which are equally critical, tagging appropriately and so on. The potential of IoT is however very high as it can be used to monitor, tag, sense, and perform a lot of other functions rapidly and simultaneously.

that is a good question