The state of industrial robotics: Emerging technologies, challenges, and key research directions
L Sanneman, C Fourie, JA Shah - Foundations and Trends® …, 2021 - nowpublishers.com
Robotics and related technologies are central to the ongoing digitization and advancement
of manufacturing. In recent years, a variety of strategic initiatives around the world including …
of manufacturing. In recent years, a variety of strategic initiatives around the world including …
Exploring the status of the human operator in Industry 4.0: A systematic review
L Cunha, D Silva, S Maggioli - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) promises to transform jobs and working conditions through the
implementation of unprecedented human-machine interaction modes. As the operator …
implementation of unprecedented human-machine interaction modes. As the operator …
Lean manufacturing and ergonomics integration: Defining productivity and wellbeing indicators in a human–robot workstation
Lean Manufacturing (LM), Ergonomics and Human Factors (E&HF), and Human–Robot
Collaboration (HRC) are vibrant topics for researchers and companies. Among other …
Collaboration (HRC) are vibrant topics for researchers and companies. Among other …
[HTML][HTML] Updating design guidelines for cognitive ergonomics in human-centred collaborative robotics applications: An expert survey
L Gualtieri, F Fraboni, H Brendel, L Pietrantoni… - Applied Ergonomics, 2024 - Elsevier
Within the framework of Industry 5.0, human factors are essential for enhancing the work
conditions and well-being of operators interacting with even more advanced and smart …
conditions and well-being of operators interacting with even more advanced and smart …
[PDF][PDF] Features of interaction between a human and a gestures-controlled collaborative robot in an assembly task: pilot experiments
This paper presents results of pilot experiments that were run to study a human interaction
with the UR5e collaborative 6-axis robot manipulator in a cooperative assembly task. The …
with the UR5e collaborative 6-axis robot manipulator in a cooperative assembly task. The …
[HTML][HTML] A survey on recent trends in robotics and artificial intelligence in the furniture industry
A Brunello, G Fabris, A Gasparetto, A Montanari… - Robotics and Computer …, 2025 - Elsevier
In this paper, we present a survey on recent trends in robotics and artificial intelligence in the
furniture industry. We first introduce the state-of-the-art applications of traditional and …
furniture industry. We first introduce the state-of-the-art applications of traditional and …
Human-robot collaborative assembly task planning for mobile cobots based on deep reinforcement learning
Human-Robot Collaborative Assembly (HRCA) offers a novel solution to improve manual-
based assembly manufacturing processes. However, the existing HRCA task planning …
based assembly manufacturing processes. However, the existing HRCA task planning …
[HTML][HTML] A focus on quantitative methods to assess human factors in collaborative robotics
The advent of Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing by incorporating industrial robots
to boost productivity and quality while cutting costs. Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) is …
to boost productivity and quality while cutting costs. Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) is …
Guidelines for the integration of cognitive ergonomics in the design of human-centered and collaborative robotics applications
L Gualtieri, F Fraboni, H Brendel, P Dallasega… - Procedia CIRP, 2023 - Elsevier
In the context of Industry 4.0, cognitive ergonomics is crucial for improving the working
conditions and the psychosocial well-being of operators interacting with even more …
conditions and the psychosocial well-being of operators interacting with even more …
An industrial human-robot collaboration case study for workers' well-being
This work showcases an innovative application case of human-robot collaboration in an
industrial environment, a scenario less commonly observed than in research settings. The …
industrial environment, a scenario less commonly observed than in research settings. The …