Industry-Oriented Interfaces: Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Machines in the Context of Industry 4.0 in the Generative AI Era

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between humans and machines in the context of Industry 4.0. By designing intuitive interfaces, optimizing user experiences, and facilitating collaborative decision-making, HCI empowers humans to harness the potential of advanced technologies while leveraging their own expertise. As Industry 4.0 continues to reshape industries, HCI will remain a critical enabler of seamless collaboration, productivity, and innovation, unlocking the full potential of the digital revolution which is already impacting Industry, empowered by the new possibilities brought by Generative AI techniques and algorithms.

This Research Topic explores the crucial role of HCI in facilitating the seamless collaboration between humans and machines in the context of Industry 4.0, and their evolution in the generative AI era. While Industry 4.0 emphasizes automation and machine-to-machine communication, the human element remains essential. HCI plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making between humans and machines. By designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, HCI enables humans to interact with complex systems, understand real-time data, and provide valuable input for decision-making processes.

This Topic targets contributions on the following topics (not an exhaustive list):

- Non-conventional interfaces for Industry 4.0 applications
- Generative AI applications in HCI for Industry 4.0
- Accessibility and inclusion on interface design for Industry 4.0
- Explainable AI in the industrial context
- Real-time visualization of Industry-related analytics
- interface evolution to leverage the power of AI models in Industry.
- Human aspects in digital transformation