Industry 5.0 adaptation for disability-inclusive healthcare: A review of emergent and AI technologies for assistive digital health

Abstract

Industry 5.0 is reshaping healthcare through human-centric design, sustainability, and advanced technologies. However, there is limited insight into how these innovations address the specific needs of people with disabilities. This review aims to examine the role of emerging and AI-driven technologies in enabling disability-inclusive digital healthcare solutions. A comprehensive scoping review was conducted, focusing on studies published in recent years on Industry 5.0 technologies applied to disability-inclusive digital healthcare pathways. Key technologies reviewed include collaborative robotics, virtual reality, telemedicine, and human-centered artificial intelligence. Relevant case studies and ethical considerations were also analysed. The analysis highlighted that Industry 5.0 technologies show promise in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalization, and accessibility for people with disabilities. Applications include remote assessments, assistive tools, and adaptive interfaces that improve diagnostic processes. Despite this progress, integration of these technologies remains fragmented, and challenges such as ethical concerns, regulatory barriers, and inclusive design persist. This review uniquely synthesizes these technologies within the framework of Industry 5.0, offering a broader perspective than prior single-technology reviews and proposing a roadmap for the successful implementation that incorporates training, regulatory alignment, interdisciplinary collaboration, social-economic barriers, real-world evidence, and inclusivity across disability types. As conclusion, Industry 5.0 holds significant promise for advancing disability-inclusive digital healthcare. Realizing this potential, however, requires coordinated efforts to address integration gaps, strengthen ethical and regulatory frameworks, and embed user-centered co-design principles. Future research should focus on more developing inclusive, and sustainable diagnostic solutions aligned with Industry 5.0 principles.

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