Transforming Education with Industry 6.0: A Human-Centric Approach

This study investigates how Industry 6.0 technologies, including Artificial Intelligence AI, Augmented Reality AR, Virtual Reality VR, and the Internet of Things IoT, can transform the Indian education system in alignment with the National Education Policy NEP 2020. It focuses on addressing systemic challenges such as inequity, accessibility, and outdated teaching methodologies through technological integration. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 28 peer-reviewed articles sourced from the Scopus database 2000-2024. Co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence mapping, and publication trend analysis were used to identify leading contributors, emerging trends, and research gaps. The analysis specifically examines India’s contributions to Industry 6.0 and its collaborative networks, particularly with the United States. The findings show that India leads in Industry 6.0 research, leveraging global partnerships to advance applications in education. Key technologies like AR and VR are found to enable immersive, interactive learning environments, while AI and IoT drive personalized and data-driven educational models. However, significant gaps remain, including limited empirical validation of outcomes, challenges in scaling technology to underserved regions, and persistent digital inequities. This study uniquely aligns Industry 6.0’s capabilities with NEP 2020 goals, offering a roadmap for integrating advanced technologies into education to improve inclusivity, engagement, and learning outcomes. It provides actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers to bridge identified gaps, positioning India as a global leader in educational innovation through Industry 6.0.