Fatema Khatun

Gopalganj Science and Technology University

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Fatema Khatun is a leading voice in the future of manufacturing, whose work is shaping the transition from Industry 4.0 to the human-centric paradigm of Industry 5.0. Her primary research focuses on cobotics—the study of next-generation collaborative robots designed to work alongside people, not replace them. In her highly influential 2024 paper, "Cobotics: The Evolving Roles and Prospects of Next‐Generation Collaborative Robots in Industry 5.0," which has already garnered 70 citations, Khatun provides a foundational framework for understanding how these intelligent machines can augment human capabilities on the factory floor. Her major contribution lies in articulating a vision where technology serves human well-being and sustainability, moving beyond mere automation to true cooperation. By analyzing the evolving roles of cobots, she has offered a critical roadmap for engineers and policymakers navigating this industrial transformation. As one of the most-cited emerging scholars in her field, Khatun’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of work, human-robot interaction, and the ethical deployment of AI in industry.