In the current industrial context, the importance of assessing and improving workers' health
conditions is widely recognised. Both physical and psycho-social factors contribute to …

A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical entity that is updated in real-time by
transfer of data between physical and digital (virtual) entities. In this manuscript we aim to …

This paper proposes an empirical investigation for evaluating the sustainability of different
degrees of Human-Robot cooperation (HRC) considering economic, environmental, and …

Within the implementation of the Industry 4.0 paradigm in the steel sector, robots can play a
relevant role in improving health and safety conditions at the workplace, by overtaking …

Industry 4.0 introduces smart solutions throughout the company's supply chain, including
manual assembly, where the goal is to ensure shorter work cycle time, increase productivity …

More than 60 years has passed since the installation of the first robot in an industrial context.
Since then, industrial robotics has seen great advancements and, today, robots can …

Over the past ten years, there has been a significant emphasis on Industry 4.0, with a focus
on smart manufacturing that integrates cyber and physical components. However, in …

Since years, researchers have proposed job rotation as a solution to balance physical
workload and reduce ergonomic risk among operators. Simulation is a strong tool for rapid …

In recent years, researchers and practitioners have focused on Industry 4.0, emphasizing the
role of cyber-physical systems (CPSs) in manufacturing. However, the operationalization of …

Featured Application A self-configurable assembly workstation with integrated I4. 0
technologies and controlled by smart algorithm provides an ergonomic workplace for each …