Exploring the Roles of Robotics in Shaping Society 5.0: Challenges, Opportunities and Ethical Implications

This study examines the role of robotics in advancing Society 5.0, a model that integrates advanced digital technologies to address societal challenges and promote sustainable growth. Using an exploratory research design, data were gathered via exploratory review, concentrating on robotics applications in healthcare, urban development and environmental sustainability. Relevant literature was retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar, with a final selection of 15 out of 156 peer-reviewed papers published between 2016 and 2024. In data analysis, we adopted qualitative techniques, managed with NVivo software, to identify the challenges, opportunities and ethical considerations regarding robotics integration. The results revealed that robotics provides enormous opportunities for Society 5.0 by enhancing healthcare services, supporting smart city infrastructure, and sustainable practices. Moreover, this study also identified significant challenges, which include: technical limitations, societal acceptance issues, economic constraints, and ethical concerns around privacy and data security. This study therefore underscores the potential of robotics in shaping a resilient and adaptable Society 5.0, with the aid of a regulatory framework and interdisciplinary collaboration. Keywords: Society 5.0, Robotics, artificial intelligence, Chabot, Smart cities CISDI Journal Reference Format Ogbaga, Ignatius Nwoyibe; Ezeanya, Christiana Uchenna; Igboji, Kingsley Otubo & Nwafor, Chidinma Anulika (2025): Exploring the Roles of Robotics in Shaping Society 5.0: Challenges, Opportunities and Ethical Implications Computing, Information Systems, Development Informatics & Allied Research Journal. Vol 16 No 1, Pp 27-34. A vailable online at www.isteams.net/cisdijournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/CISDI/V16N1P4x