Key differences between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0
| Focus | Industry 4.0 | Industry 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Industry 4.0 focuses on technology (how to make machines smarter) | Industry 5.0 focused on humans (how technology can better serve humanity) |
| Human Role | In 4.0, humans are frequently supervisors or are sidelined by automation | In 5.0, humans are “cobots” (collaborative robots), partnering to combine human creativity with robot accuracy |
| Sustainability | Supports a more sustainable manufacturing process through essential decision-making | Industry 5.0 actively prioritises reducing carbon footprints, utilising renewable energy, and establishing circular economies |
| Customisation | Industry 4.0 facilitates mass production with some customisation | Industry 5.0 facilitates advanced, on-demand personalisation |
| Resilience | Industry 4.0 resilience highlights the need for production systems and supply chains to go beyond decision-making tools and ensure the availability of key organisational components | Industry 5.0 concentrates on creating resilient supply chains that can better endure crises through human-led, adaptable, and sustainable processes |
| Technologies | Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Big Data and Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Cyber-Physical Systems | Collaborative Robots (Cobots), Human-Centric AI, Digital Twins and Simulation, Sustainable Energy Systems: Technologies aimed at cleaner production |
| Focus | Industry 4.0 | Industry 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Industry 4.0 focuses on technology (how to make machines smarter) | Industry 5.0 focused on humans (how technology can better serve humanity) |
| Human Role | In 4.0, humans are frequently supervisors or are sidelined by automation | In 5.0, humans are “cobots” (collaborative robots), partnering to combine human creativity with robot accuracy |
| Sustainability | Supports a more sustainable manufacturing process through essential decision-making | Industry 5.0 actively prioritises reducing carbon footprints, utilising renewable energy, and establishing circular economies |
| Customisation | Industry 4.0 facilitates mass production with some customisation | Industry 5.0 facilitates advanced, on-demand personalisation |
| Resilience | Industry 4.0 resilience highlights the need for production systems and supply chains to go beyond decision-making tools and ensure the availability of key organisational components | Industry 5.0 concentrates on creating resilient supply chains that can better endure crises through human-led, adaptable, and sustainable processes |
| Technologies | Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Big Data and Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Cyber-Physical Systems | Collaborative Robots (Cobots), Human-Centric AI, Digital Twins and Simulation, Sustainable Energy Systems: Technologies aimed at cleaner production |
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