Academic Fablab at University of Naples Federico II: New Research and Development Opportunities in the Fileds of IoT and Industry 4.0

Abstract

IoT is a complex subject and any contribution to its development can only be the result of synergistic activities in various fields of engineering. This revolution is therefore creating the demand for a new generation of information engineers with multidisciplinary scientific expertise and business skill to make them more self-employed. To this aim, at the University of Naples Federico II, an innovative course about IoT that, in addition to theoretical and practical skills, also aims to provide business skills through a long-term strategy that involves directly the Hi-Tech companies in the training process, was established. From the positive experience of the course some students, supported by several teachers of DIETl, have decided to start the High-Tech Fablab Unina Dieti. The HT Fablab mission is to spread innovation, digital fabrication and increase partnership with local government and companies. The HT Fablab gives students the opportunity to transform ideas in projects first and in potential spin-off and start-up after.