Robotics has become a fundamental component of Industry 4.0 technologies, finding applications across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, transportation, logistics, and various industrial processes.
Industry 4.0 represents a global shift towards interconnectivity, digitization, and automation to meet the evolving demands of modern industry. Robotics has become a fundamental component of Industry 4.0 technologies, finding applications across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, transportation, logistics, and various industrial processes. The integration of robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and productivity. With ongoing digital transformation, increasing product variety and volume demands by consumers, and the adoption of smart manufacturing and logistics practices, there is a pressing need for autonomous robots in Industry 4.0 technologies. These robots must navigate complex environments, grasp and manipulate diverse objects in clutter, use effective end-tools, seamlessly integrate into automated workflows, learn and generalize skills, and collaborate safely with humans. In recent times, mobile manipulation has emerged as a crucial aspect, bridging static manipulation and navigation, and expanding the scope of achievable tasks in diverse settings.