bibliometrics; critical infrastructure; Industry 4.0; literature review; reference framework; smart manufacturing

The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to investigate research trends, collaboration networks, and thematic evaluations of publications on the topic of ergonomic equipment for the elderly. It employs a systematic literature review using the PRISMA method to examine research trends, publication productivity, and citation impact in the selected topic. The analysis reveals a significant surge in research interest over the past decade (2013-2023), with substantial contributions from various academic journals in Scopus.