Towards Human-Centricity Within a Sofa Factory Assembly Line: A Real-Time Location System

Over the years, the importance of considering human needs in every aspect of our life has been rising. This evolution is signing the birth of a new era of Industry, called Industry 5.0. While in all Industry Eras the human role has always been overlooked, prioritizing efficiency and production, with the birth of industry 5.0 there is a new paradigm shift, which sees humans needs and capabilities at the center of the process and values. It is in this context that this paper takes place. We tried to identify and study the interactions of all the stakeholders involved in an assembly line of a sofa factory and provided an interactive map based on Real Time Location System technology. In particular, this interactive map can inform about the location and status of various assets of the industry, aiming at contributing to defining and implementing human-centricity in the assembly line.