While Industry 4.0 was about automation and robots working instead of humans, Industry 5.0 is about robots working with humans.
Core Philosophy: It re-introduces the human touch into manufacturing. It focuses on customization, resilience, and sustainability.
Example: Instead of a robot blindly welding 1,000 pipes, a "Cobot" (Collaborative Robot) assists a skilled human operator to create custom, high-value specialized fittings.