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Industry 5.0
An evolution of Industry 4.0 that emphasizes the collaboration between humans and smart machines. It focuses on human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience in industrial production.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Industry 5.0 is an emerging paradigm building on Industry 4.0, prioritizing human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience by fostering human-robot collaboration (HRC), leveraging advanced AI, and integrating circular economy principles to create more adaptive and socially responsible manufacturing systems.
BACKGROUND
Society 5.0, also known as the "Super Smart Society", is a concept that was firstly outlined and closely described in the Report on the Fifth Science and Technology Basic Plan, that was written by the Cabinet of Japan's Cabinet Office’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, and bestowed to the Japanese government, on 18 December 2015. It aims to use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to address societal challenges and enhance economic productivity across various sectors of everyday life.
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- Human-Centric Industry
- Collaborative Industry
- Sustainable Manufacturing
USAGE NOTE
Industry 5.0 seeks to augment human capabilities with technology, rather than replacing them entirely.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Industry 5.0.
A global industrial manufacturing company at the forefront of digitalization. Siemens develops technologies like Digital Twins, the MindSphere IoT platform, and AI-driven automation that enable resilient, sustainable, and human-centric production, which are core principles of Industry 5.0.
A leading manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots). Cobots are a key technology for Industry 5.0, as they are designed to work safely alongside human workers, enhancing their capabilities rather than replacing them, thus promoting a human-centric factory floor.
A German manufacturer of industrial robots and systems for factory automation. KUKA is heavily invested in human-robot collaboration (HRC) and mobile robotics, developing solutions that allow for more flexible and adaptable manufacturing environments where humans and machines work together.
A multinational technology company specializing in robotics, power, and automation. ABB's robotics division develops collaborative robots like YuMi and GoFa, along with software that simplifies human-robot interaction, supporting the Industry 5.0 vision of a more collaborative workplace.
A global company specializing in energy management and automation. Their EcoStruxure platform integrates IoT, analytics, and cloud technology to optimize energy consumption and improve operational efficiency, directly addressing the sustainability pillar of Industry 5.0.
An engineering firm specializing in drive and control technologies. They develop smart, connected factory automation solutions that enable highly flexible and adaptive production lines, contributing to the resilience and efficiency goals of Industry 5.0.
A software corporation that develops 3D design, simulation, and product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Their 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables the creation of virtual twins of factories, allowing companies to model and optimize for human-centric workflows, resilience, and sustainability.
A major German research organization with numerous institutes focused on applied science. They are a key driver in defining and developing the core concepts of Industry 5.0, conducting research into human-centric AI, sustainable production processes, and resilient manufacturing systems.