Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
DOI
10.53941/jetia.2026.100004
Publication Title
Journal of Emerging Technologies With Industrial Applications
Volume
1
Issue
1
Pages
4 (1-23)
Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive review of emerging technologies driving the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. It examines the foundational concepts and pillars of Industry 4.0 and explores the transformative roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), Collaborative Cobots (Cobots), Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs), quantum technologies, and next-generation connectivity (5G/6G). By integrating technological, human-centric, and sustainability perspectives, the study outlines how these emerging technologies reshape industrial systems and enable intelligent, adaptive, and inclusive futures.
Rights
Copyright © 2026 by the authors.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.
Original Publication Citation
Qin, L. (2026). Shaping the future: Emerging technologies and their role in Industry 4.0 and beyond. Journal of Emerging Technologies with Industrial Applications, 1(1), 1-23, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.53941/jetia.2026.100004
Repository Citation
Qin, Liuliu, "Shaping the Future: Emerging Technologies and Their Role in Industry 4.0 and Beyond" (2026). Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications. 123.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/itds_facpubs/123
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