HuTechMan: Human-Centered Technology in Manufacturing

Manufacturing is undergoing significant changes driven by advances in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics,  immersive environments (virtual/augmented/mixed reality), and multisensory and data-driven systems. These changes are often framed around integration, automation, and efficiency, with limited attention to how technologies shape human roles, skills, and experiences on the factory floor.

This workshop provides a space to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping manufacturing, not from the perspective of adapting humans to fit technology, but rather from the perspective of rethinking intelligent systems to accommodate the complexity of human labor, perception, and interaction. The focus of the workshop is on Human-centered design principles for technological systems that align with human needs, capabilities, and well-being, allowing the intelligent systems to enhance rather than replace human expertise and adaptability. The workshop will feature invited talks and an interactive discussion panel related to its theme.