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uman-Centric Approaches in Industry 5.0
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Human-Centric Approaches in Industry 5.0

In Industry 5.0, humans have a pivotal role to play in technological ecosystems,
and their well-being, creativity, and adaptability are prioritized. To ensure
that technology is serving humanity’s needs rather than displacing workers,
it aims to provide a balanced interaction between humans and machines.

Key aspects of the human-centric approach
K ey aspects of the human-centric approach
include:
include:

Augmentation, not Replacement
Industry 5.0 promotes human enhancement, workers can focus on duties that
require emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and creative insight.

Work-LifeBalance
By integrating technology and giving employees a flexible, digitally enhanced
working environment, Industry 5.0 improves mental health, job satisfaction, and
productivity.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Sustainability is a key component of Industry 5.0, which includes social and
environmental sustainability with sustainable development goals (SDGs) and
human-centered values and processes that are ethical, environmentally friendly,

Ethical AI and Data Use
AI and data need ethical guidelines that ensure transparency, fairness, and privacy
to ensure technology benefits society instead of exacerbating inequalities and
builds trust between workers and machines.

Tailored Experiences
Products and employee experience can be customized and personalized using
Industry 5.0 technologies to meet the needs of an individual, and workspaces
enhancing worker engagement and satisfaction.

AI and smart machines are integrating human intelligence and creativity with computational
power in Industry 5.0. Human-centric approaches ensure that technology enhances human well-
being, social responsibility, and sustainability through the shift from automation to augmentation.
Ultimately, humans and technology in the 21st century should work in harmony and productivity.