In-Plane Material Handling: A Systematic Review
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methodology
2.1. Research Planning
- RQ1
- What kinds of manipulative systems have been studied to increase flexibility and adaptability concerning in-plane (2D) material handling along transport lines?
- RQ2
- How are manipulative surfaces categorized in the literature based on the employed technology, transportable material characteristics, and fields of application?
- RQ3
- Which are the latest in-plane systems focused on package handling/feeding/conveying along transport lines?
2.2. Paper Selection
3. Results
3.1. Bibliometric Analysis
3.2. Answer to RQ1
3.3. Answer to RQ2
- Employed technology employed;
- Transportable material (geometry, size, weight, and contact sensitivity);
- Field of application.
3.4. Answer to RQ3
4. Discussion and Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Bianchi, E.; Brosed Dueso, F.J.; Yagüe-Fabra, J.A. In-Plane Material Handling: A Systematic Review. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 7302. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167302
Bianchi E, Brosed Dueso FJ, Yagüe-Fabra JA. In-Plane Material Handling: A Systematic Review. Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(16):7302. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167302
Chicago/Turabian StyleBianchi, Edoardo, Francisco Javier Brosed Dueso, and José A. Yagüe-Fabra. 2024. "In-Plane Material Handling: A Systematic Review" Applied Sciences 14, no. 16: 7302. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167302