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Study on the Use of Robotic Arms in Logistics and Manufacturing: A Short Review

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Robotic arms significantly help automate production processes, which is why they are important for Industry 4.0. Depending on production requirements, each operation is matched to a type of robotic arm, as they have specific and unique characteristics. A well-defined classification of robotic arms is fundamental to ensure proper selection, use, and maintenance according to the particular operations performed. This paper presents a classification of the main robotic arms used in logistics and production processes. It also summarizes the main research on the use of robotic arms in logistics and manufacturing.

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Advances in Science and Technology (Volume 178)

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June 2026

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Maria Loredana Proistosescu Necsoi*, Eduard Laurențiu Nițu, Cornelia Ana Gavriluță

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Industry 4.0, Logistics, Manufacturing, Robotic Arm

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