Quo Vadis technology advance – prospects and provocations

Abstract

We are currently living in the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, which is based on digitalization and includes automation, AI technologies, connected devices, Internet of Things, IoT, robotics, smart systems, and virtualization, digital transformation, smart cities, and more. The fifth industrial revolution, Industry 5.0 has a focus on man and machines working together trying to consider increased resilience, a human-centric approach, and a focus on sustainability. Nevertheless, there are also negative sides of registered developments, which must be considered.