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One significant challenge in robotics has been the lack of an intelligence layer that enables robots to interact more effectively within their surroundings. Simich suggests that the integration of advanced sensors like cameras and machine learning technologies will play a pivotal role in advancing this layer of intelligence. This evolution resembles the early days of the internet where a shared operating system transformed how computers operated.
Interestingly, the concept of Industry 4.0 has generally centered on a wave of automation driven by data and AI. Still, the practical implementation of such automation is lagging, indicating that a more complex network of robotic solutions is required to revolutionize factory operations.