Glossary
Human-Centricity – Placing human needs, skills, and creativity at the centre of industrial processes.
Resiliency – Enhancing the ability of industries to adapt and thrive amid challenges and uncertainties.
Sustainability – Prioritizing environmental and social responsibility in industrial activities.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) – A process of creating objects layer by layer using digital models.
Advanced Automation – Integration of intelligent machines and systems to perform complex tasks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Machine intelligence used to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) – Immersive technologies for training, visualization, and design.
Big Data Analytics – Techniques for analysing large datasets to extract meaningful insights.
Blockchain – A decentralized ledger technology used for secure and transparent data sharing.
Collaborative Robotics (Cobots) – Robots designed to work alongside humans safely.
Digital Twin – A virtual representation of physical systems to simulate and optimize operations.
Edge Computing – Processing data closer to its source to reduce latency and improve real-time decision-making.
Internet of Things (IoT) – A network of connected devices that communicate and share data to optimize processes.
Smart Sensors – Devices that collect and process data to enable intelligent systems.
Circular Economy – Economic systems aimed at minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.
Mass Customization – Producing highly personalized products at scale using flexible systems.
Sustainable Manufacturing – Practices that reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficiency.
Worker Augmentation – Enhancing human capabilities through technology, such as exoskeletons or wearable devices.
Zero-Defect Manufacturing – Striving for processes with minimal errors through predictive analytics.
Co-Creation – Joint innovation processes involving multiple stakeholders.
Ethical AI – Ensuring artificial intelligence systems align with human values and ethical considerations.
Human-Machine Collaboration – Synergizing human skills and machine capabilities for better outcomes.
Inclusive Design – Designing systems and products to be accessible and usable by diverse users.
Skills for Industry 5.0 – Competencies needed for the workforce to thrive in human-centric and technological environments.
Cybersecurity – Protecting systems, networks, and data from digital threats.
Data Sovereignty – Ensuring individuals or organizations maintain control over their data.
Green Regulations – Policies aimed at promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial practices.
Standardization – Development of standards to ensure interoperability and safety across Industry 5.0 technologies.
Decentralized Manufacturing – Localized production systems leveraging digital technologies.
Digital Sustainability – Balancing digital transformation with environmental sustainability.
Emotional AI – Artificial intelligence capable of understanding and responding to human emotions.
Hybrid Workforce – Teams of humans and machines working collaboratively.
Resilient Supply Chains – Supply networks designed to withstand disruptions.
Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) – The technological foundation of Industry 5.0, focused on automation and digitization.
Society 5.0 – A vision for a human-cantered society integrated with advanced technologies.
Twin Transition – The combined push for digital and green transformation in industries.