EINST4INE will approach its research objectives from three perspectives: the individual, organisational and meta-organisational (i.e. innovation ecosystem) and through the holistic analysis of various industries and innovation ecosystems.
Our research program will go in-depth at addressing key questions around digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, enabling technologies and Industry 4.0. It is divided into eight work packages (WP), four of which are scientific and four related to academic research skills and project implementation aspects.
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EINST4INE will examine the new ways of working through human-machine interaction, in particular looking at collaborative robots (cobots) and their relationship with humans in the workplace, e.g. how they can be utilised in the workplace for collaboration with, rather than replacement of, humans; how they can facilitate and enable humans to reach their full capacity; and how to manage these interactions.
Informing and taking decisions on emerging technologies can be a challenge for senior management. EINST4INE will look at how digital tools and methods like augmented reality can support digital transformation and decision-making capabilities; and what kinds of organisational capabilities, structures and processes can hinder digital transformation.
Innovation is increasingly a result of processes such as open innovation whereby indirect interaction between companies happens by sharing common objectives, locations, or platforms. EINST4INE aims to increase knowledge on the emergence of innovation ecosystems, and how enabling technologies can drive complementary ecosystems, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0.
Innovation ecosystems involve a wide variety of actors, with different motives, aims, resources and capabilities. EINST4INE aims to enhance understanding of how innovation ecosystems are orchestrated using formal and technical mechanisms and digital interfaces to facilitate interaction, but also relational and social practices, and how innovation ecosystems deal with challenges such as environmental sustainability.
