Smart Robotics for Automation.

The article discusses the increasing demand for efficient automation in various sectors, such as e-commerce and healthcare, due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and aging populations. It highlights the need for innovative solutions in robotics, automation, and sensor systems to address these challenges. The article introduces a collection of fifteen research articles in the field of smart robotics for automation, covering topics such as industrial automation, robot control, mobile robots, environmental sensing, agriculture, and human-robot interaction. These articles offer diverse and innovative approaches to address pressing societal issues through the use of smart robotics and sensor technologies. [Extracted from the article]