Title: AI, Innovation and Global Transformation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Technology, Business and Society
Editors: Dr. J. Preetha, and Dr. Siddhartha Mehrotra
ISBN: 978-81-69857-64-2
Chapter: 14
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/809/14
Author: Dr. K. BabuRaja
Abstract
Industry 5.0 marks an evolutionary transition from hyper-automated, machine-centric systems toward resilient, sustainable, and human-centric smart manufacturing ecosystems. At the core of this paradigm is Human–Robot Collaboration (HRC), wherein human operators and collaborative robots (cobots) function within shared physical and cognitive workspaces. This chapter evaluates the sociotechnical and operational architecture required for symbiotic HRC. By synthesizing multimodal sensing, dynamic risk assessment conforming to ISO/TS 15066 standards, and predictive kinematic trajectory planning, we establish an adaptive collaborative assembly framework. Empirical benchmarking against conventional manual assembly and isolated automation demonstrates that symbiotic HRC decreases mean cycle time by 28.6%, mitigates operator ergonomic strain by 42.1%, and maintains zero safety-critical near-miss incidents under dynamic speed-and-separation monitoring. The findings confirm that empowering human agency through responsive robotic co-working optimizes throughput, enhances manufacturing resilience, and provides an actionable blueprint for sustainable production environments.
Keywords: Industry 5.0; Human–Robot Collaboration; Smart Manufacturing; Collaborative Robots (Cobots); Ergonomic Assessment; Adaptive Safety Monitoring.