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A key problem with intelligent industrial processes is that the relevant systems, such as digital twins or cyber–physical systems, require knowledge to perform their operations. Currently, much of that knowledge is in the human domain; it is largely tacit and shared informally. Here, we sketch out an idea for an intelligent industrial diary, building on the concepts of cognitive mimetics and human digital twins and focusing on ontology-related aspects of the system. We ask how human knowledge and knowledge of humans can be captured and operationalized to provide the necessary currency and basis for intelligent technology and its design. Our idea is derived from empirical research on the concept of a “next-generation diary” for pulp mills. The broader idea is that intelligent industrial diaries could become a key focal point for accumulating the knowledge needed for intelligent technology, thereby embodying the main ideas in cognitive mimetics.

Background: Improved life expectancy combined with suboptimal physical activity (PA)represents an increasingly salient public health challenge among the elderly. PA in late life is associated with fewer health problems in old age. Assistive information and communication technology might improve PA and alleviate health problems among the elderly.Objective: This pilot study aimed to quantitatively measure the motivational aspects relatedto rollator use and, by using qualitative interviews, outline how a Smart Rollator solution would motivate older adults to increase their PA in their everyday lives.Method: A total of 19 subjects between the ages of 63 and 91 years participated in the study. Half of the participants started in a setting in which the application did not provide feedback to the user, and the other half received feedback. A transition occurred (ordinary rollator to Smart Rollator and vice versa) after two months of usage. Motivational aspects were measured before the use of the rollator and after four months. Semi-structured qualitative interviewswere conducted with 10 participants to acquire information about their experiences.Results: On the motivation questionnaire, self-perceived mental vitality showed a significant decrease at follow-up, but the total score did not change. Three different types of Smart Rollator users were identified based on the interview data: enthusiastic, practical, and disappointed users. The user types differed from each other, especially regarding user experiences concerning the smart features and intelligent features of the rollator.Conclusion: We conclude that the individual variations in terms of benefiting from the useof the Smart Rollator were large and that some users reported clear advantages using the Smart Rollator. The Smart Rollator elicited emotional reactions and affection, as well as frustration if the user was not able to benefit from the Smart Rollator as expected. Larger sample size is warranted to thoroughly specify the relations between the use of a Smart Rollator, user experiences, and PA.

Digitalisation has been identified as one of the major trends changing society and business. However, companies are not making the most of all the opportunities that digitalisation has to offer. In the digital transformation process, it is important to start with assessing the current state. Digital maturity assessment can be used to analyse the current level of digital readiness and performance of an organisation. Micro-enterprises are the smallest group of enterprises and numerically the dominant enterprise type in economies. They differ from larger enterprises in terms of organisational characteristics, such as their unique attitude towards digital tools and application deployment. Furthermore, micro-enterprises are lagging behind in exploring the possibilities that come with digitalisation. This article describes the design process, usage possibilities, and initial experiences of a digital maturity model, especially from the viewpoint of micro-enterprises. As result, this article presents a micro-enterprise-focused self-evaluation framework providing holistic digital maturity status.

Aktuelle Innovationsmasnahmen machen die Wirkung nicht sichtbar. Ziel von RTOs ist es, breite gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen zu losen. Die aktuellen Innovationsindikatoren erfassen jedoch nicht die vielfaltigen Rollen und Auswirkungen von RTOs im systemischen Umfeld. Es gibt zwei Hauptgrunde, warum herkommliche Bewertungen und Masnahmen fehlschlagen. Das Poster fasst zusammen.