Industry 4.0: Facilitator of the Low Density Territories Sustainability

Authors

Rui Pedro Marques, ISCA, Universidade de Aveiro & Algoritmi, Universidade do MinhoFollow
Rúben Duarte, ISCA – Universidade de AveiroFollow
Augusta Ferreira, ISCA – Universidade de AveiroFollow
Carlos Santos, ISCA, Universidade de Aveiro & CICF, IPCAFollow
Gonçalo Gomes, Turismo do CentroFollow
Graça Azevedo, ISCA – Universidade de AveiroFollow

Abstract

The work presented in this paper is developed within the scope of a comprehensive project, PLowDeR, whose main objective is to develop and implement a digital platform which supports the operationalization of a framework of indicators to evaluate the impact of the Aldeias Históricas de Portugal network in low density territories. This operationalization will be done using intelligent technologies (Industry 4.0). This paper presents the conceptualization of the digital platform which supports the project PLowDeR, as well as some aspects of its prototyping. Being this work in progress, the paper focuses on the presentation of the methodology (Design Science) and the functional and conceptual aspects of the platform that will allow to effectively achieve the main project objectives. In addition, although in an embryonic state, some more physical details are also presented regarding the development of the support database. The functional part of the platform is already validated with the realization of two Focus Groups with the stakeholders of the project.

Recommended Citation

Marques, Rui Pedro; Duarte, Rúben; Ferreira, Augusta; Santos, Carlos; Gomes, Gonçalo; and Azevedo, Graça, "Industry 4.0: Facilitator of the Low Density Territories Sustainability" (2018). CAPSI 2018 Proceedings. 21.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/capsi2018/21