Perspective (graphical)

Engineering

Philosophy

Sociology

Business

Artificial intelligence

Economics

Microeconomics

Programming language

Production (economics)

Factory (object-oriented programming)

Computer science

Engineering ethics

Anthropocentrism

Environmental ethics

Computers & Industrial Engineering

This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of the anthropocentric perspective of production before and after (or, better, within) Industry 4.0. We identify central research clusters regarding traditional Anthropocentric Production Systems (APS) and Anthropocentric Cyber Physical Production Systems. By comparing the two perspectives, we are able to analyse new emerging paradigms in anthropocentric production caused by Industry 4.0. We further make prediction of the future role of the human operator, his needed knowledge and capabilities and how assistance systems support the Operator 4.0. Our paper gives a brief outlook of current and needed future research. It builds grounds for further scholarly discussion on the role of humans in the factory of the future.

Anthropocentric perspective of production before and within Industry 4.0