Toward Industry 6.0 and Techno-Centric vs Human-Centric Smart Balancing

This chapter examines the transition from Industry 4.0 and Society 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between human and technological frontiers for sustainable development. The Quintuple Innovation Helix Framework is introduced as a comprehensive approach to address this challenge, emphasizing collaboration among government, industry, academia, civil society, and environment and challenging mainstream economic development and sustainability thinking. Industry 4.0 and Society 4.0 are discussed in terms of their goals, implications, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting the importance of considering human well-being, social cohesion, job displacement, skills gap, data security, and ethics. The chapter underscores the role of individuals as innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, consumers, and advocates for innovation in driving the transition to Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. Industry 5.0 is a human-centered approach to manufacturing and production, emphasizing collaboration between humans and advanced technologies for sustainable and inclusive industrial systems. Society 5.0 expands the societal impact of Industry 4.0, envisioning a technology-driven society that addresses challenges, fosters inclusivity, and enhances well-being. The chapter comprehensively analyzes the Quintuple Innovation Helix Framework and its application in understanding the transition to Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, recognizing the crucial role of individuals in driving innovation and shaping a technologically advanced human society that will be ready for Industry 6.0 that is about to come.