Evaluation of industrial automation acceptance model for manufacturing sector towards adoption of industry 4.0

Abstract

The full adoption of Industry 4.0, especially in the manufacturing sector, is undoubtedly challenging because the organisation must consider numerous factors. It is important to note that to transform to Industry 4.0, the organisation should first focus on the human component of their system. Surveys have shown that unsuccessful and failed attempts at adopting Industry 4.0 are due to the lack of digital culture within the organisation. Hence, this paper examines the established integrated model of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technology Readiness Index (TRI) to evaluate, analyse, and predict the behavioural intention to use industrial automation technology in the manufacturing sector. The outcomes of this evaluation are expected to contribute towards a better understanding of Industry 4.0 technology acceptance among the organisation and to ensure smooth adoption of the system in their manufacturing facility.