Peering into the Future of Industry 5.0
Through the ages, human progress has been closely intertwined with the ability to develop innovative solutions to producing the items we consume and utilize. The stone and metal age saw our ancestors produce goods by hand and through the help of domesticated animals but by the 18 th century, things were to change dramatically for the better. The discovery of fluid mechanics and its innovative applications would change industrial efforts forever. Thus, leading to the first industrial age. Since then, newer innovations have been developed leading us to Industry 4.0 and the smart factory. Here, an overview highlighting the landmarks of each industrial age will be provided. Industry 1.0 – The development of the steam engine in the 16 th and 17 th century paved the way for the introduction of mechanical production facilities and the first industrial age. By the 18 th century, commercial steam engines where produced which specifically provided users with a contin...