Social Innovation in Industry 4.0

ABOUT THE COURSE:The process of generating, implementing, and disseminating fresh and updated ideas, ideas, systems, and practices that help society in numerous ways is known as Social Innovation. Since the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) and the embedded technology diffusion progress are anticipated to grow exponentially in terms of technical change and socioeconomic impact, it becomes an urgent necessity for innovators to improve the world while implementing the Social Innovation concepts. This course discusses a framework as well as the methods and instruments that support social innovation activity. Students will discover methods for maximizing financial gains, enhancing society as a whole, and preserving the environment. The opportunities that are predicted to be created by the next industrial wave can be understood and planned for, both now and in the future.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students of all Engineering and Science disciplinesPREREQUISITES: The student should have completed two semesters of UG Engineering or Science program.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: HAL, NAL, SAIL, ISRO

Week 1: Introduction to Social Innovation and Industry 4.0Week 2:Types of Social InnovationWeek 3:Value creation and EntrepreneurshipWeek 4:Design for Industry 4.0 and Social InnovationWeek 5:Prototyping techniquesWeek 6:Costing, and IPRWeek 7:Types of InnovationWeek 8:Innovation in Medical DevicesWeek 9:Prototyping for Medical DevicesWeek 10:Design for Agricultural ImplementsWeek 11:Case studiesWeek 12:Societal Impact Analysis