Industry 4.0: New challenges for the labor market and working conditions as a result of emergence of robots and automation

Abstract

The paper is discussing the challenges presented by Industry 4.0, specifically in relation to the potential loss of jobs due to automation. The article explores how middle-skilled jobs are more likely to be affected adversely by automation and how the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as automation, AI, and IoT is expected to bring about extensive automation and irreversible changes to employment opportunities.

Keywords

• industry 4.0
• labor market
• working conditions
• robots
• automation
• j81
• l20