The social significance of human effort. What are the parameters for positive human-robot interaction in the context of Industry 5.0?

Abstract

This workshop aims to develop a roadmap for understanding the impact of robotics on human employment within the context of Industry 5.0. It explores key factors in this transition, including the risks and benefits of digital automation, ethical considerations regarding worker skills and well-being, and protective measures for workers and consumers. Focusing on the theme of sociocultural risks, the workshop aims to reflect on traditional notions of work, productivity, and the value of human labor in the era of advancing robotics and automation. It challenges the concept of labor devaluation, assesses its impact on worker recognition and efficiency, and questions meritocratic paradigms. To facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue, the workshop engages philosophers and engineers in addressing ethical dilemmas in technology development. It explores the social significance of human effort and movement when interacting with autonomous robots and occupational exoskeletons. By examining these technologies’ adaptability and role in humanmachine interaction, especially in workplaces, the workshop intends to contribute to discussions on technological advances and their societal implications.