Human Factors and Ergonomics in Industry 5.0—A Systematic Literature Review
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Human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience are the core pillars of the Industry 5.0 concept. The human-centric perspective emphasizes the development of socio-technical systems designed to enhance human health, safety, and well-being while fostering sustainable practices that benefit society at large. This paper presents a systematic literature review to identify the key characteristics of human-centered work environments. The findings reveal growing interest in human factors and ergonomics, with notable gaps in cognitive ergonomics requiring further attention. Beyond ensuring safety and health, human-centric systems must address cognitive workload and well-being to maintain productivity, efficiency, and motivation, which are closely tied to a company’s market performance. This study provides valuable insights for both scientific and industrial stakeholders, outlining the principles and requirements essential for the effective implementation of human-centric systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Digital Transformation in Industry · Ergonomics and Human Factors · Engineering Technology and Methodologies
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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