Human-Machine Collaboration and Emotional Intelligence in Industry 6.0: Concepts, Challenges, and Future Directions

Abstract

This chapter focuses on how human-centred methods and cutting-edge technologies are combined to create new opportunities for creativity and synergy. Industry 6.0 aims to improve decision-making, communication, and problem-solving within the industrial ecosystem by utilizing emotional intelligence. This chapter explores the role that emotional intelligence plays in maximizing human-machine collaboration, discussing the opportunities, problems, and consequences for the advancement of industry in the future. It reveals the revolutionary power of emotional intelligence in influencing the dynamics of Industry 6.0 through a thorough analysis. This deals with a summary of Industry 6.0, emphasizing its focus on using cutting-edge technologies to enhance rather than replace human talents. The shift towards emotionally intelligent collaboration represents a key milestone in the evolution of Industry 6.0 and holds the potential to revolutionize the future of work.