Human-Robot Interaction and Communication Towards Industry 5.0
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 200
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human–robot collaboration; augmented reality; deep learning; smart manufacturing; large language models
Interests: intelligent manufacturing system; human–robot collaboration; big data; machine learning; cloud-edge orchestration
Interests: human-centric smart manufacturing; production scheduling; intelligent manufacturing system
Interests: human-centric smart manufacturing; self-organizing manufacturing
Interests: human–cyber–physical system; multi-agent manufacturing system
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Human–Robot Interaction and Communication Towards Industry 5.0", focuses on exploring the advancements, challenges, and future directions of human–robot collaboration within the context of the evolving industrial landscape. It aims to examine how robots and humans can interact and communicate more effectively to enhance productivity, safety, and overall system efficiency in Industry 5.0. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to human–robot interaction (HRI) and communication in industrial settings, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Design and implementation of HRI interfaces and systems;
- Cognitive and collaborative robotics;
- Ethical and social implications of HRI in industry;
- Communication protocols and standards for HRI;
- Human factors and ergonomics in HRI;
- Embodied intelligence in HRI;
- Case studies and empirical research on HRI in Industry 4.0 and beyond;
- Generative AI and machine learning applications in HRI;
- Robotics in smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to share their latest findings, insights, and perspectives on human–robot interaction and communication in the context of Industry 5.0. This Special Issue aims to achieve the following:
- Highlight the latest advancements and innovations in HRI and communication technologies;
- Identify and discuss the challenges and limitations of current HRI systems;
- Explore potential solutions and future directions for enhancing HRI in industrial settings;
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers and practitioners in the field.
This Special Issue will usefully supplement the existing literature on human–robot interaction and communication in several ways. Firstly, it will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and trends in HRI technologies, filling in gaps and updating the current state of knowledge. Secondly, by focusing specifically on Industry 5.0, this Special Issue will offer insights into how HRI can be adapted and optimized for the evolving industrial landscape, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this new era. Furthermore, this Special Issue will contribute to the broader discourse on HRI by presenting diverse perspectives and case studies from different industries and applications.
Dr. Changchun Liu
Dr. Qingwei Nie
Dr. Tong Zhou
Dr. Yi Zhang
Dr. Liping Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- human–robot interaction
- human–robot communication
- robotic manufacturing
- human factors
- robotic intelligence
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