The Future of the Human–Machine Interface (HMI) in Society 5.0

TLDR

Industry 4.0 has blended human and mechanical capabilities, with AI reshaping competition and the global job market, driving a shift toward Society 5.0 where humans and machines collaborate as humachines. This paper aims to identify the distinct capabilities of humans and machines to lay the groundwork for improved human–machine interaction.

Abstract

The blending of human and mechanical capabilities has become a reality in the realm of Industry 4.0. Enterprises are encouraged to design frameworks capable of harnessing the power of human and technological resources to enhance the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Over the past decade, AI technologies have transformed the competitive landscape, particularly during the pandemic. Consequently, the job market, at an international level, is transforming towards the integration of suitably skilled people in cutting edge technologies, emphasizing the need to focus on the upcoming super-smart society known as Society 5.0. The concept of a Humachine builds on the notion that humans and machines have a common future that capitalizes on the strengths of both humans and machines. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to identify the capabilities and distinguishing characteristics of both humans and machines, laying the groundwork for improving human–machine interaction (HMI).