Advanced Technologies and Interoperability of Cyber-Physical Systems in the Context of Indutry 4.0/5.0
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cyber-physical systems; dependable controllers for dependable mechatronic systems; mechatronic systems design for medical/biomedical applications, wellbeing and/or rehabilitation
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Interests: automation and industrial control; Industry 4.0/5.0; mechatronics; artificial intelligence; industrial networks and protocols; mobile, collaborative and industrial robotics
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Interests: Industry 4.0; maintenance; production engineering; systems reliability; lean maintenance; decision support systems; artificial inteligence; machine learning
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the advances in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence within Industry 4.0 and 5.0 that are transforming modern industries. Smart technologies like augmented reality (AR) and industrial networks are changing how factories work, enabling digitalization, real-time control, and improving efficiency, flexibility, and autonomy.
The use of mobile and collaborative robotics and AI-driven control systems and developments in mechatronics are some of the main areas of study in this field. Continuous machine communication is ensured by the latest communication protocols, including OPC UA over TSN, 5G, and DDS, as well as networks like OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus TCP. These technologies power increasingly intelligent, self-sufficient industrial systems by enabling real-time data processing, predictive maintenance, and effective decision-making.
Human–robot collaboration—where robots assist humans to increase efficiency and safety—is crucial as Industry 5.0 develops. AI, robots, and AR working together will improve decision-making and streamline operations in cyber–physical systems and smart factories.
We encourage submissions with an emphasis on the theoretical advancements and real-world applications of automation, industrial robotics, artificial intelligence, and communication protocols.
Dr. Jose Machado
Dr. Filipe Pereira
Dr. Katarzyna Antosz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Industry 4.0
- Industry 5.0
- automation
- robotics
- augmented reality
- AI
- OPC UA over TSN
- 5G
- DDS
- SDN
- IIoT
- edge computing
- digital twins
- MQTT-SN
- e-maintenance
- industrial networks
- collaborative robotics
- smart manufacturing
- cybersecurity
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