Industry 5.0: Transition to Sustainable, Human-Centric and Resilient Manufacturing

Type of course:

Digital learning, Path

Language:

Duration:

1 hour, 40 minutes

Workload:

6 hours

Proficiency:

Intermediate

Target:

Professionals, Students, Workers

SUMMARY

Welcome to Industry 5.0: Transition to Sustainable, Human-Centric and Resilient Manufacturing! This course contains six lessons and one final assessment. It explores the evolution from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, highlighting the shift towards sustainable, human-centric, and resilient manufacturing practices.

Learners in this course will gain a comprehensive understanding of Industry 5.0 by examining its foundational principles and how they diverge from those of Industry 4.0. Unlike its predecessor, which primarily emphasized automation and interconnected technologies, Industry 5.0 introduces a more holistic approach that places human well-being, environmental responsibility, and systemic resilience at the core of manufacturing innovation.

A key focus of the course is the integration of advanced digital technologies, such as real-time data analytics and automated systems, to promote greater energy efficiency and operational sustainability within industrial environments. Learners will explore how these tools can be leveraged to uncover inefficiencies, support continuous improvement, and generate long-term value across manufacturing processes.

Moreover, the course addresses the practical application of collaborative systems where humans and robots work side by side. By analyzing intelligent collaborative cells designed for safe and effective human-robot interaction, learners will develop an understanding of how such systems can enhance both productivity and resilience, enabling more adaptive and future-ready manufacturing operations.

About The Author

FEUP, the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, is part of the University of Porto (UPORTO). UPORTO’s origins date back to the 18th century and it is now one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Europe. FEUP is UPORTO’s largest faculty, with around 9035 students, 932 teachers and researchers in 9 departments. FEUP is at the heart of Porto’s Innovation District and is the driving force behind the success of the University of Porto’s Science and Technology Park, UPTEC, the winner of the 2013 European Region Stars Award for Smart Growth.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the learning path on Industry 5.0, the learners are able to understand Industry 5.0 Fundamentals, explaining its core principles, and its distinction from Industry 4.0, focusing on human-centric, sustainable, and resilient manufacturing approaches.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to explain the integration of digital technologies, such as real-time data analytics and automation, to enhance both energy efficiency and overall operational sustainability in industrial settings, identifying inefficiencies and proposing improvements that drive value.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply human-robot collaborative systems by recognizing intelligent collaborative cells for safe and efficient human-robot interaction, while discussing their contribution to resilience in manufacturing processes.