Shaping the Future: Emerging Technologies and Their Role in Industry 4.0 and Beyond
Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive review of emerging technologies driving the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. It examines the foundational concepts and pillars of Industry 4.0 and explores the transformative roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), Collaborative Cobots (Cobots), Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs), quantum technologies, and next-generation connectivity (5G/6G). By integrating technological, human-centric, and sustainability perspectives, the study outlines how these emerging technologies reshape industrial systems and enable intelligent, adaptive, and inclusive futures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Digital Transformation in Industry
Educational Leadership and Innovation
Innovation
Sustainability
Human-Machine Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Emerging Technologies With Industrial Applications
- Publisher
- Scilight Press Pty Ltd
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Language
- EN