Enabling Industry 4.0 and smart factories with IoT and AI – The Microsoft India Blog

The confluence of smart sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to redefine the industrial world. Experts believe a wave of new technologies is creating the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0. Defined by the trend of large industrial enterprises adopting automation, machine learning (ML) and real-time insights and configuration, Industry 4.0 will make global industrial operations smart and efficient. Industry 4.0 comprises of four key pillars: Industry 4.0 will lead to the creation of Smart Factories with machines that can communicate with each other. Backed by AI and a wealth of insights from raw data, these machines could be empowered to configure production processes and make modifications in real-time to optimize operations.