The benefits of robotics in manufacturing in the era of industry 4.0: a systematic literature review
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Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é identificar os benefícios esperados da adoção de tecnologias de robótica na manufatura.
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo preenche a lacuna teórica sobre os benefícios da robótica na manufatura, além da mera substituição de mão de obra, aprofundando a compreensão das vantagens da Indústria 4.0 e contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de futuras tecnologias e práticas industriais.
Métodos: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura analisou trinta e cinco artigos das bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science, utilizando um protocolo estruturado, resultando em uma análise detalhada dos benefícios agrupados em categorias temáticas.
Resultados: A adoção da robótica na manufatura oferece benefícios como aumento da eficiência da produção, melhoria da qualidade, maior competitividade, melhorias ergonômicas e de segurança e redução de custos operacionais. Esses benefícios foram agrupados em cinco categorias principais.
Conclusões: O valor do artigo está em fornecer uma visão geral abrangente dos benefícios da robótica na manufatura, com implicações tanto para a teoria quanto para a prática, destacando a importância de políticas públicas que incentivem a adoção segura dessas tecnologias.
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