Human-robot collaborative disassembly in Industry 5.0: A systematic literature review and future research agenda

Collaborative human-robot units have attracted recognition for their ability to be used for flexible product disassembly to help achieve intelligent, sustainable, and service-oriented remanufacturing. The adoption of human-robot collaborative disassembly (HRCD) in Industry 5.0 contributes to enhancing the flexibility of the eco-friendly sustainable manufacturing supply chain, realising a circular product life cycle, and facilitating the transition to carbon neutrality. To conduct a systematic examination of the development and research trends in HRCD, a quantitative analysis was carried out on 99 studies retrieved from databases. The research topic structure was examined from an array of perspectives, shedding light on the current state, future pathways, and focal areas in conjunction with a visually depicted knowledge graph. This paper enables scholars to comprehend the trajectory and pivotal aspects of HRCD through investigations of intelligent remanufacturing, thereby clarifying the path for further advancements in sustainable manufacturing practices.