Unveiling the Past and Anticipating the Future: A Bibliometric Analysis of Technological Innovations in Industry 5.0 and Their Applications

Abstract

This study aims to 1) Execute a bibliometric analysis focusing on the realm of Industry 5.0 and its associated technological advancements, 2) Explore the domains in which these technologies are frequently employed, 3) To discern and delve into both the precedent and emergent research themes that define the evolving sphere of Industry 5.0. The data was gathered using the Web of Science database, and analysis was performed using VOSviewer software. The findings, based on the data gathered from 899 articles, indicate that there is a need for more research in the domain of Industry 5.0. Through a retrospective analysis, this research paper identifies research themes spanning four distinct eras: 2015-2019, 2020-2021, 2022, and Upcoming themes. This paper attempts to identify and discuss these upcoming research themes that define the evolving sphere of Industry 5.0.