Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this publication is to present relations between Industry 4.0 and Smart City. Design/methodology/approach: Critical literature analysis. Analysis of international literature from main databases and polish literature and legal acts connecting with researched topic. Findings: The study highlights the positive effects of Industry 4.0 on Smart Cities, including efficient infrastructure, connected transportation, data-driven decision-making, improved public services, and enhanced safety and security. Furthermore, Industry 4.0 supports sustainability, economic growth, and resilience in Smart Cities. However, implementing Industry 4.0 in Smart Cities poses challenges such as high costs, data security and privacy concerns, digital divide issues, workforce displacement, and technological complexity. Interoperability, energy consumption, lack of standardization, overreliance on technology, and resistance to change are also potential hurdles to be addressed. Originality/value: Detailed analysis of all subjects related to the problems connected with the smart city in Industry 4.0. Keywords: smart city, Industry 4.0, digitalization, sustainability, economy, public services. Category of the paper: literature review.

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