Robotics-backed smart manufacturing is the synthesis of automation with advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as digital technologies to enhance manufacturing processes along with industrial productivity. The integration of (semi-) autonomous systems with data analytics, IoT, and sensing technology makes modern manufacturing environments more efficient, flexible, and resilient.

Latest developments in industry 5.0 with robotics-backed smart manufacturing in machine learning, human-robot collaboration, and real-time tracking have facilitated applications like adaptive production, predictive maintenance, and intelligent quality control. In spite of these developments, there remain some challenges related to integration, scalability and security, and successful human-machine collaboration when required.

This collection showcases research into breakthrough technologies, techniques, and applications that exemplify industrial robotics and intelligent manufacturing systems, assisting in transforming modern industry to be more productive, flexible, and environmentally aware in its manufacturing.