From Industry 5.0 to Forestry 5.0: Bridging the gap with Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

Area of Science:

• Forestry science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Industrial Technology

Background:

• Industry 5.0 revolutionizes industrial processes with AI, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
• The forestry sector can benefit from AI applications like predictive analytics and automation for smarter operations.

Purpose of the Study:

• Outline the evolution from Industry 5.0 to Forestry 5.0.
• Identify key AI technologies enabling this transition.
• Uncover challenges and present a framework for AI adoption in forestry.

Main Methods:

• Review of Industry 5.0 principles and their application to forestry.
• Analysis of enabling AI technologies.
• Identification of sector-specific challenges and proposed solutions.

Main Results:

• Forestry 5.0 aims to integrate humans with AI, not replace them, addressing unique sector challenges.
• Human-Centered AI fosters safe, secure, and trustworthy Human-AI interactions.
• A framework is presented to guide the adoption of AI in forestry.

Conclusions:

• Human-Centered AI is essential for a successful Forestry 5.0 transition, supporting workers.
• A multidisciplinary approach is vital for balancing productivity, conservation, and worker well-being.
• The focus is on sustainable, technologically advanced forestry with improved safety and satisfaction.