Abstract Human–Robot Collaboration (HRC) has a pivotal role in smart manufacturing for
strict requirements of human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience. However, existing HRC …

In the pursuit of increasing efficiency, productivity and flexibility at production lines and their
corresponding workstations, manufacturing companies have started to heavily invest in …

Manufacturing processes and industrial systems gradually change their traditional layouts
and configurations, preparing to introduce novel integrated human-robot technologies as …

ABSTRACT ARTICLEINFO In recent years, there have been more and more collaborative
workplaces in different types of manufacturing systems. Although the introduction of …

The potential of collaborative robotics often does not materialize in an efficient design of the
human-robot collaboration. Technology-oriented approaches are no longer enough in the …

In recent years, collaborative workplaces (human-robot collaboration) have become much
more present in manufacturing systems. Although the introduction of collaborative …

Human-robot collaborative systems have emerged as a solution that aims to satisfy the
current demand of highly personalized products by combining the skills of humans and …

Objective: A systematic literature review was conducted to identify relevant ergonomic and
safety factors for designing collaborative workspaces in industrial settings. Background: The …

The human-robot synergy is a key pillar of the smart factory of the future, aiming at high
performance in a risk-free environment. Analyzing the main research themes in this field, a …

Abstract Collaborative robotics, or Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC), is a challenging topic
characterized by multidisciplinary approaches. Many researchers are facing this innovative …