This book provides a detailed picture of the metaverse for industry 5.0. In the context of
Industry 5.0 the concept of the metaverse aligns with the vision of Web 4.0 representing a
digital ecosystem where individuals and organizations collaborate in a human-centric approach
to create personalized value.This virtual universe connects multiple interconnected worlds
enabling real-time interactions between users and computer-generated environments. By
integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) virtual reality (VR) augmented
reality (AR) mixed reality(MR) and the Internet of Things (IoT) the metaverse within Industry
5.0 aims to foster innovation and enhance productivity efficiency and overall well-being
through tailored and value-driven solutions. This book explores the concept of the metaverse in
the context of Industry 5.0 highlighting its definition evolution advantages and
disadvantages. It also discusses pillars of technological advancement challenges and
opportunities ethical issues including its integration into various sectors i.e. healthcare
construction manufacturing and others. The entry concludes with a proposal for a conceptual
framework for integrating the human-centric metaverse.
