Technological Acceptance of Industry 4.0 by Students from Rural Areas

Autor: Valdez-Juárez, Mauricio Castillo-Vergara, Alejandro Álvarez-Marín, Eduardo Villavicencio Pinto, Luis Enrique
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Electronics; Volume 11; Issue 14; Pages: 2109
ISSN: 2079-9292
DOI: 10.3390/electronics11142109
Popis: In this study, our objective was to identify the factors that explain the acceptance of Industry 4.0 technologies by technical students. Industry 4.0 is made up of a series of technologies, such as the Internet of Things; cyber-physical systems; big data, data analytics, or data mining; cloud computing or the cloud; augmented reality or mixed reality; additive manufacturing or 3D printing; cybersecurity; collaborative robots; artificial intelligence; 3D simulation; digital twin or digital twin; drones. We designed a theoretical model based on the technology acceptance model to explain the acceptance of these technologies. The study was carried out on a sample of 326 technical professional students. Students are considered ideal samples to test theoretical predictions regarding the relationships between variables in emerging technologies. The results show the positive effect of technological optimism on perceived usefulness and ease of use. However, there was not a direct effect on the attitude towards the use. A mediating effect was established. In addition, the facilitating conditions influence optimism and the ease of using the technology. These elements influence the attitude and intention to use, which is consistent with previous studies on technology acceptance. The results will guide the design of public policies to incorporate technologies into education.
Databáze: OpenAIRE