Gartner has identified the “Augmented Connected Workforce” as one of the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2024. This concept involves integrating advanced technologies to empower employees with superhuman abilities. It envisions the use of augmented reality glasses, AI tools, wearable sensors, communication tools, IoT, robots, exoskeletons, machine vision, and cloud computing to create a more efficient and connected workforce.
While it may sound like science fiction, the Augmented Connected Workforce is a direction that workforce technology is heading towards. It aims to enhance workers’ capabilities by providing instant access to information and communication through connected tools.
For example, in a manufacturing environment, workers equipped with augmented safety glasses and exoskeletons can lift significantly more weight, while receiving real-time instructional overlays through augmented reality. Similarly, a CEO working from home can conduct virtual board meetings with life-like holograms and real-time 3D data representations.
The benefits of this concept include improved problem-solving, decision-making, automation, communication, collaboration, safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. It also emphasizes the importance of seamless, instant communication and collaboration regardless of location, creating a global, non-geographic virtual workspace.
2024-03-21 07:00:03
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