A Survey on Trends in Visual Inspection Systems Toward Industry 5.0 – A Systematic Mapping Study

Over the past decades, significant developments have occurred in the manufacturing domain, culminating in the contemporary landscape of Industry 5.0 (I5.0). This era is defined by three primary dimensions: technical aspects, sustainability concerns, and human-centricity. Although the broader manufacturing field features a dispersed array of scientific literature reviews amidst this multidisciplinary transition, a focused examination of Visual Inspection Systems (VIS) within this context appears absent. This study aims to provide a comprehensive mapping study that navigates this complex and emerging area of research for VIS, incorporating both scientific publications and Intellectual Property (IP). Employing a systematic methodology for mapping review, an initial exploratory search was conducted, retrieving 264 documents. Following a systematic screening process, 46 documents were identified as relevant, underscoring the preliminary findings and prevailing trends in the field. Results shows that three main clusters emerged with rising interest in technological solutions. Additionally, this study offers a procedural approach to further investigate these promising exploratory findings and expand upon the current review.