Topic  Editor

Dr. Lorenzo Scalera

University of Udine, Italy

Topic: Autonomous Robots in Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is transforming how we do business. One of the key technologies driving this revolution is autonomous robots. These robots have the ability to operate independently and make decisions based on their environment, without the need for human intervention. This topic explores the opportunities and challenges of using autonomous robots in Industry 4.0.
Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to:

• • Applications of autonomous robots in manufacturing, logistics, and other industries
• • The Impact of autonomous robots on productivity, safety, and quality in the workplace
• • The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enabling autonomous robots
• • Ethical considerations in the use of autonomous robots, including issues related to job displacement and privacy
• • Strategies for integrating autonomous robots into existing production systems
• • The evolution of autonomous robot technology and its potential future applications

We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of autonomous robots and Industry 4.0.

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List of Publication

2026

The Effect of Preheating on the Quality of Spot Welding Between Dissimilar Mild Steel and Stainless Steel 304
Kristiana Pasau, Nasaruddin Salam, Ahmad Yusran Aminy, and Azwar Hayat*

Analysis of Robotic Manipulation Technologies Applied to the Cleaning/Extraction of FOD from Fighter Aircraft Air
Alejandro Canal, Emerson Chambi*, Yuri L. Silva, and Erick Valdeiglesias Flores

2025
Development of Flexible Clamping Devices for Precision Workholding of Irregular and Thin-Walled Workpieces
Nguyen Thi Anh and Tran Thanh Tung*

2024
Development of Deep Learning for Power Energy Optimization in the Industrial Robot System
Borihan Butsanlee*, Watcharin Pongaen, Nuttapon Rothong, Supawan Ponpitakchai, and Songkran U-Thathong   

    
2023
The Inverse Kinematics Evaluation of 6-DOF Robots in Cooperative Tasks Using Virtual Modeling Design and Artificial Intelligence Tools
Abderrahim Bahani, Moulay El houssine Ech-Chhibat, Hassan Samri, and Hicham Ait Elattar