Towards an Industry 5.0 Enhanced by AI: A Theoretical Framework

The advent of artificial intelligence marks a decisive turning point in the evolution of Industry 5.0, redefining the paradigms of industrial performance. This holistic transformation affects not only technological aspects but also the entire industrial ecosystem. Industrial performance is amplified by AI through two major axes: operational excellence and strategic differentiation of solutions. These drivers of performance are structured around concrete strategic advantages, particularly in terms of technological leadership and operational resilience. However, this transformation raises significant challenges on both the human, technical, and financial levels. The managerial implications require a structured approach to the adoption of AI, supported by appropriate organizational development. Future prospects suggest an ever-deeper integration of AI within the industrial ecosystem, paving the way for new models of performance and innovation. In this paper, we strive to make a scientific contribution aimed at shedding light on the impact of artificial intelligence on Industry 5.0, highlighting its implications for the pillars of industrial transformation: operational efficiency and optimization of industrial processes, technological innovation, and competitiveness. We have opted for a theoretical analysis of research related to the integration of AI into industrial systems, in order to provide a synthetic and critical review of this phenomenon.