Towards Human-Centric Manufacturing: Exploring the Role of Human Digital Twins in Industry 5.0

Ilaria Bucci, Virginia Fani and Romeo Bandinelli ()
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Ilaria Bucci: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 40/44, 50134 Florence, Italy
Virginia Fani: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 40/44, 50134 Florence, Italy
Romeo Bandinelli: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 40/44, 50134 Florence, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-28

Abstract: Human-centricity, a cornerstone of Industry 5.0, emphasizes the central role of human needs and capabilities in the technological landscape of modern manufacturing. As Digital Twins (DTs) become a core technology of Industry 4.0, the evolution towards Human Digital Twins (HDTs) marks a significant shift to enhance human-system integration. HDTs serve as digital replicas that mirror human characteristics directly in system design and performance, facilitating a more nuanced approach to smart manufacturing. This paper addresses the critical need for deeper investigation into HDTs to fully leverage their potential in promoting human-centric manufacturing. Through a comprehensive review, the current state and rapid evolution of HDT frameworks and architectures within Industry 5.0 settings are explored. The enabling technologies that underpin HDTs, their applications across various industrial scenarios, and the challenges in their development are discussed. The analysis not only underscores the importance of HDTs in meeting the diverse needs of workers but also outlines future research directions to further empower individuals within the adaptive and intelligent manufacturing systems shaped by Industry 5.0.

Keywords: human digital twin; Industry 5.0; smart manufacturing; systematic literature review; human–machine collaboration; ergonomics and safety; human behavior; psychological modeling; physiological modeling; advanced manufacturing systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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