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A first-of-its-kind system developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology could redefine inclusion in the manufacturing industry. The assistive system for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) individuals, is designed to improve participation in industrial work by combining safety, communication, and training into a wearable, AI-supported tool. Karin Sofie Syversveen Lie has developed, during her…

A new study co-authored by NTNU and supported by SkillAIbility offers a structured approach to measuring human-centricity in manufacturing using viability KPIs.

The SkillAIbility consortium gathered on 7-9 October 2025 at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim for its second General Assembly. Project partners met to review progress, exchange insights, and co-create the next steps in shaping the Industry 5.0 vision: an industry where technology adapts to humans, not the other way around. Progress across Work Packages The assembly…

SKillAIbility explores how global megatrends and the future of work are transforming skills, technology, and employment in Europe. Presented at the project’s General Assembly in Trondheim, this analysis by Chalmers University highlights key trends — from the green transition to AI-driven skill gaps — shaping a more resilient, inclusive, and human-centric workforce.

Engineering education is at a turning point. As Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 reshape the future of work, educational institutions must evolve to prepare engineers for complex, human-centric, and digitally integrated environments. A new scientific publication from Politecnico di Milano, SKillAIbility project partner, and other educational institutions, offers actionable guidance on this front. The paper, titled “Guidelines…

SkillAIbility is proud to announce the release of its first policy brief, “Dawn of the Human-Only Era: Reframing Human-Centric AI and Workforce Values in the Age of Automation and Symbiosis”, based on insights from our roundtable at IFAC MIM 2025 in Trondheim. This publication brings together diverse perspectives from academia, industry, and policy to address a pressing…

In the fast-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the integration of collaborative robots (cobots) is not about replacing people, it’s about enabling them to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. At MADE Competence Center in Milan, one of the pilot sites in the SkillAIbility project, researchers and engineers are testing how collaborative assembly powered by AI and…

At the 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2025), SkillAIbility and X-HuLog4.0 project co-organised a special session that broke with convention. Titled “Sunset of the human-only era – a new dawn for human-AI industry,” the dialogue took place on 1 July 2025, from 22:15 to 23:15, in the aptly named room…

SkillAIbility joins the human-centric manufacturing conference IFAC MIM 2025 in Trondheim with an open evening session on Human-AI collaboration and two research papers exploring human-centric metrics and robotics in production and logistics.

In this interview, Davy Van Landuyt, Project Manager at the European Union of the Deaf, explores how inclusive manufacturing with technology can break down barriers for workers with disabilities. He discusses the importance of Universal Design, shifting workplace attitudes, and creating roles tailored to individual strengths. Davy highlights how projects like SkillAIbility are paving the way for more accessible, equitable, and innovative manufacturing environments.