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Manufacturing processes in the shoe industry are still characterized to a large extent by
human labour, especially in small and medium craft enterprises. Even when machinery is …

Demand for automated processes in the manufacturing industry is now shifting toward
flexible, human-centered systems that combine productivity and high product quality, thus …

Industrial collaborative robots have become increasingly important in recent years due to
their ability to work safely and efficiently alongside humans. As a result, there is a growing …

A patina is essentially the weathered look a piece of leather takes on as it ages. The patina
finishing aspect can be also generated or grown artificially by scrubbing the leather surface …

In the footwear sector, automation is often performed by robotic arms due to the inherent
adaptive requirements of some of its tasks. With the Industry 4.0 revolution, automation is …

In this paper, we present a robotic workcell for task automation in footwear manufacturing
such as sole digitization, glue dispensing, and sole manipulation from different places within …

Patina is the natural aging process that gives leather a unique, worn appearance. However,
this patina effect can also be created artificially by using specific products to rub the leather …

The fashion footwear industry is strongly characterized by hand-crafted fabrication.
Companies operating in this field are usually reluctant to employ industrial robots in their …

The polishing of luxury leather shoes is a delicate, labor-intensive process traditionally
performed by skilled craftsmen. Footwear companies aim to automate parts of this process to …