About this Research Topic
The focus of this Research Topic is on the application of robotics to sustainability and clarify the role of robotic applications in solving them. We encourage ongoing applications and case studies where robotic applications have successfully progressed in creating a difference. The goal of this Research Topic is to develop robotic applications, capture new and emerging robot theories, technologies and challenges, promote discussion of sustainability and environmental aspects, and to foster innovation and collaboration among all interested parties.
Sustainability itself concerns three dimensions: the economic, social and the environmental. Integration of the economic, social and environmental dimensions is key to achieving sustainable development. There is, in general, widespread acceptance of why the integration of these three dimensions is necessary; but there are also many questions as to “how” this integration is to be achieved. This Research Topic aims to encourage such efforts/publications/works of integrating these (at least two of the three) dimensions for sustainability.
Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to application of robotics for sustainability in:
● Manufacturing
● Agriculture
● Marine
● Service Robotics
● Aerospace
● Green Energy
● Healthcare
● Construction
● Other application areas
Keywords: Robotics, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Human Robot Collaboration, Robotic applications for sustainability
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