Exploring the Effects of Industry 4.0/5.0 on Human Factors: A Preliminary Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Industry 5.0, built on the foundation of Industry 4.0, aims to integrate human capabilities and principles for a sustainable and human-centric industrial paradigm. This article proposes a systematic literature review to explore the empirical effects of Industry 4.0/5.0 (I4.0/5.0) technologies on human factors, emphasizing the often overlooked physical, psychological, and cognitive dimensions. The methodology, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, involved a Scopus search spanning from 2005-2023, ultimately resulting in a selection of 15 articles. The preliminary results depict the studied I4.0/5.0 technologies and their impact on workers’ physical, psychological, and cognitive aspects. Some (I4.0/5.0) technologies received significant attention, such as human-robot communication and human-robot interaction, while others remain understudied. The limited number of papers makes it difficult to compare and generalize the empirical results reported. In this regard, we propose avenues for refining this systematic literature review in future research endeavors.