The Impact of Mechanical Arm Applications on Industrial Intelligent Transformation
This paper investigates the critical impact of industrial robotic arms on the shift towards intelligent manufacturing, a transition defined by Industry 4.0. We explore the ways in which these arms, characterized by their growing flexibility and accuracy, are transforming smart manufacturing by boosting productivity, safety, and comfort in the workplace. Our research covers the historical development of robotic arm technology, its significant improvements, and its use in diverse fields such as factory automation, space missions, medical operations, and agriculture. We evaluate how robotic arms influence the intelligent transformation of businesses, emphasizing their role in economic growth, eco-friendly practices, and the move to digital operations. The paper points out areas where further research is needed, especially regarding precision agriculture and cross-disciplinary studies, and proposes solutions to bridge these gaps. We also discuss a successful example of heavy-duty robots in car manufacturing and how government policies can drive intelligent transformation. Our findings highlight the importance of robotic arms in the evolution of smart manufacturing and stress the importance of ongoing innovation and the adoption of these technologies.
Authors
- Yutian Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0512-9025)
Institutions
- Wenzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Applied and Computational Engineering
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/2025.22292
- Primary Topic
- Engineering Technology and Methodologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00