Industry 4.0: Intelligent Robots in Smart Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

The fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, has led to significant advancements in the integration of advanced technologies in manufacturing processes. Intelligent robots are increasingly being integrated into various aspects of manufacturing, from production automation to quality control and human–robot collaboration. The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has paved the way for the development of more complex, adaptive, and cognitive robotics for smart manufacturing. This Special Issue aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the latest developments and potential future directions associated with intelligent robots in smart manufacturing and facilitate knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers and practitioners. Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, review papers, etc.

Contributions to this Special Issue can encompass a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Intelligent robot design and development for smart manufacturing processes;
• Cognitive and adaptive robotics approaches in industrial settings;
• The integration of robotic systems with IoT infrastructure for real-time monitoring and control;
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms for enhancing robot capabilities and decision-making;
• Collaborative robotics for human–robot interaction and cooperation;
• The integrated application of robot technology;
• The control and application of collaborative robots;
• The cross-application of machine vision and industrial robot fusion;
• Flexible robotic grasping;
• The core technologies and applications of mobile collaborative robots.

Dr. Yong Tao
Prof. Dr. Hongxing Wei
Dr. Haiyuan Li
Prof. Dr. Guangzhe Zhao
Guest Editors

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• intelligent robots
• smart manufacturing
• collaborative robots
• industrial robots