Enrollment
29.11.2024
Delivery mode
Live online
3.12.2024 12:30pm to 13:45pm (UTC+2)
Location
Videosync
Language
English
Demystifying the Industrial Metaverse: Unlocking Value for Industry 5.0
Welcome to discover the future of industry in this Aalto EE Master Class, where we demystify the Industrial Metaverse and demonstrate its transformative potential within the context of Industry 5.0 - a vision for a human-centered, sustainable, and resilient industrial landscape.
By the end of this Master Class, you will:
- Understand the essentials of Industry 5.0 and the Industrial Metaverse, including how Digital Twins and XR are advancing human-centered design.
- Gain actionable insights into adopting these technologies effectively in your industry, addressing also their potential risks and barriers.
- Explore real-world case studies that demonstrate the practical impact of Industrial Metaverse technologies in industry.
In this session Dr. Xinyi Tu from Aalto University will lead attendees through the key concepts and implications of the Industrial Metaverse, focusing especially on the role of Digital Twins and Extended Reality (XR). Through hands-on case studies on crane operations and in-plant material flow tracking, she’ll showcase practical applications and explore the architecture needed for a human-centered Metaverse.
Dr. Tu will also address key challenges and risks, as well as ethical and regulatory considerations, providing a comprehensive foundation for the participants for responsible implementation in industrial settings.
During this Master Class, you will have the opportunity to interact with the instructor, ask questions, and receive real-time answers to any queries you may have.
For
This Master Class is designed for:
- Industry professionals and executives interested in digital transformation in Industry 5.0
- Decision-makers evaluating the role and value of the Industrial Metaverse in their operations and investments
- Technologists, engineers, designers, and consultants involved in designing or implementing digital twin, XR, or data-driven, human-centered industrial solutions
- Researchers and academics focused on next-generation manufacturing and human-technology integration
Benefits
By the end of the session, you will:
- Understand the defining characteristics of Industry 5.0 and the new opportunities it brings to industrial operations
- Grasp the concept of the Industrial Metaverse and its key role in advancing Industry 5.0
- Gain insights into the core technologies driving the Industrial Metaverse, including Digital Twins and XR, along with their implications for human-centered design
- Identify risks and barriers to adopting the Industrial Metaverse and learn actionable steps for overcoming these challenges
- Explore real-world case studies illustrating the integration of industrial metaverse technologies, highlighting their tangible impact in industrial applications.
Content and Schedule
The 1-hour 15-minute session provides you with the latest insights and practical tools to effectively understand and implement the Industrial Metaverse, focusing on the convergence of Digital Twins and Extended Reality (XR) within Industry 5.0.
The training will be conducted in a live online format through the Videosync platform, allowing for flexible participation from your office or home. A recording of the session and materials will be available to participants also after the event.
Content in Detail
- Welcome and Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Xinyi Tu.
- Industry 5.0 Insights: Understand key characteristics, evolution from Industry 4.0, and new opportunities.
- Metaverse Fundamentals: Metaverse definition, ecosystem enablers, market potential, and its impact in three key areas.
- Industrial Metaverse Concept: Alignment with Industry 5.0 and its role in achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
- Core Technologies of Industrial Metaverse: Digital Twins and Extended Reality (XR).
- Case Study 1: Combining Digital Twins and XR in crane operations.
- TwinXR Method: Vision of scaling and integrating Digital Twins and XR across various industrial applications.
- Risks and Barriers of Metaverse adoptions for businesses
- Case study 2: Industrial Metaverse architecture with a case study on in-plant material flow tracking
- Ethics and Regulatory consideration of deploying metaverse solutions
- Wrap-Up: Key takeaways, additional resources, and a Q&A
Instructor
Xinyi Tu
Dr. Xinyi Tu is a Postdoctoral Researcher at DigiTwin Lab, Aalto University, Finland. She specializes in the integration of Digital Twins and Extended Reality within the Industrial Metaverse and Industry 5.0.
Her doctoral thesis, titled "Industrial Metaverse: Revolutionizing Industry 5.0 with Digital Twins and Extended Reality," outlines a pioneering approach to creating human-centric, technology-augmented Industrial ecosystems.
Xinyi has worked closely with both industry and academia, through Business Finland funded co-innovation projects and research collaboration with the University of Cambridge's Cyber-Human Lab. Xinyi is also a Senior AI & Digital Operations Consultant at PwC Finland Advisory, and an active contributor to Industry 5.0 and metaverse initiatives, including the European Commission’s FORGING Expert Forum, the Metaverse Standards Forum working group, and the Metavethics Institute’s Scientific Advisory Board.
Xinyi holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) in Engineering from Aalto University, a Master of Science in Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence from the Technical University of Munich, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from Tongji University.
Fee and Registration
Program Fee
The fee for the Demystifying the Industrial Metaverse: Unlocking Value for Industry 5.0 Master Class is € 100 (+ VAT).
Please note that you need to pay the fee when you register in the webstore.
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