Human-Centered Robotics: The Transition to Industry 5.0
A special issue of Robotics (ISSN 2218-6581). This special issue belongs to the section "Humanoid and Human Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 4
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Interests: parallel kinematic mechanisms; tensegrity; design optimization; bio-inspired locomotion; bio-mimetics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the recent rapid advancements seen in Industry 4.0 technologies and artificial intelligence, industries are looking increasingly towards intelligent automation and smart systems for the future. These advancements simplify many complex industrial tasks through technologies such as the Internet of Things, data analytics, and collaborative robots. However, for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), approaches often remain conventional. This is primarily due to limited production volumes and concerns that human operators might be fully replaced by advanced robotic systems.
The objective of this Special Issue is therefore to explore the significance of the latest intelligent technologies, particularly collaborative robots and their role in fostering effective human–robot interactions. Beyond handling production volumes, these robots can be vital for automating tasks that are strenuous or pose long-term musculoskeletal risks, thereby improving occupational safety, especially in SMEs.
This Special Issue invites contributions on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Intelligent human–robot interactions;
- LLM-based approaches for robot interactions;
- Collaborative robots for intricate or complex operations.
By focusing on human-centric automation, this Special Issue aims to provide insights into how robotics can enhance productivity while maintaining the central role of human workers in Industry 5.0.
Dr. Swaminath Venkateswaran
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- human-robot interaction
- intelligent systems
- Industry 4.0
- Industry 5.0
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