The fifth industrial revolution redefines human-machine synergy

Industry 5.0 marks a strategic shift from automation to collaboration, fusing human ingenuity with AI and robotics to drive sustainable, resilient manufacturing. Thought leaders from Eurofound, AI Ireland, and Cozmo Tec highlight the challenge of adoption in smaller enterprises, citing mindset, investment, and workflow barriers. Despite low uptake in Ireland, next-gen “smart factories” like BMW’s signal what’s possible when digital twins and predictive AI enhance production and wellbeing.

See how Industry 5.0 is reshaping the future of work and redefining the role of human creativity in a tech-powered world.