Reimagining the Workplace: Embracing an Aging Workforce, Artificial Intelligence, and Pet Robot Dogs in Innovative Workspaces

Adela McMurray; Ashokkumar Manoharan; Bruno Pereira; Ryan Jang; Rajesh JI

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Considering the future of work and the challenges faced by the aging workforce, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robots are promising fields that promote care, well-being, and companionship in workplaces. Using design theory, the study shows how pet robots can be adopted and interact with aging people in working environments, considering the human-robot attachment and Ethorobotics approaches. The study is based on the literature and specific cases in innovative workspaces regarding the benefits and demerits of pet robot dogs as co-workers and companionship. The study develops three propositions to embrace an aging workforce, AI, and pet robot dogs; primarily moving Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 that adopts a more human-centric perspective towards the smart social factory concept. These propositions inform pathways in which innovative organisations could work to offer suitable solutions for aging workers, supporting their routines and tasks with advanced technologies.

Original language	English
Pages	1210-1210
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - Dec 2024
Event	37th ANZAM Conference: Celebrating management research, its impact & future - University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia Duration: 3 Dec 2024 → 5 Dec 2024 Conference number: 37th https://anzamconference.org/

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Conference	37th ANZAM Conference
Abbreviated title	ANZAM
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Wollongong
Period	3/12/24 → 5/12/24
Internet address	https://anzamconference.org/

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