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Industry 5.0: The Symbiosis of AI, Blockchain, and Renewable Energy

July 21, 2024 plato

Abstract Industry 4.0 introduced a paradigm shift in manufacturing and industrial processes through the integration of cyber-physical systems, IoT, and data analytics. Industry 5.0 builds on this foundation, emphasizing human-machine…

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