The aim of this unique workshop was to provide an effective exchange of the knowledge of the latest scientific and innovative achievements of the Industry 4.0 in both countries, present state of research in Germany and the Czech Republic in this area and in particular, to start the process of identifying potential subjects for intensive Czech-German cooperation. Among the participants of the meeting, initiated by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Jan Mládek, the main authors of the German concept Industrie 4.0, prof. Wolfgang Wahlster and Prof. Wolf-Dieter Lukas, were included.
Prof. Vladimir Marik, director of the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, presented the concept and content of the National Initiative Industry 4.0 and the role of the CTU and other university departments in promoting it. This material should be submitted to the Government by the end of May.
