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The world of technology is entering a new era where humans and robots work together as
teammates. This exciting phase is called Industry 5.0, a revolution that combines human creativity
with robotic intelligence to build smarter, safer and more sustainable industries.

INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRY 5.0

Industry 5.0 is a new phase in industrial evolution where humans and robots work together in a
more collaborative and personalised way. Unlike Industry 4.0, which focused on automation and
machines working independently, Industry 5.0 aims to combine human creativity with robotic
precision. This collaboration results in more customised and sustainable production.

Difference Between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0

Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 represent two phases of industrial evolution. The key difference
between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 is given below:

Feature Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0
Main Focus Automation and smart machines Collaboration between humans and
working independently robots
Human Minimal human involvement, Humans and robots work together
Involvement machines work on their own as a team

Technology Used Automation, Internet of Things (IoT), Human creativity combined with
smart machines robotic precision
Customisation Standardised production, less More personalised and customised
customisation production
Sustainability Focus on efficiency, but not always Focus on sustainable and
eco-friendly eco-friendly production

Example Robots assembling products Humans designing custom products
independently in a factory with robots helping in production

The term Industry 5.0 was first popularised by the
SMART
SPARK European Commission in 2021 to describe human-centred,
sustainable industry.

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