This open access book provides a detailed overview of the current research landscape in assembly, handling, and industrial robotics, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and challenges in these fields. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in robotics research or industry, providing insights into the latest trends and developments.

The objective of MHI Colloquium is the successful networking at both academic and management level. Thereby, the colloquium focuses an academic exchange at a high level in order to distribute the obtained research results, to determine synergy effects and trends, to connect the actors in person and in conclusion, to strengthen the research field as well as the MHI community. In addition, there is the possibility to become acquainted with the organizing institute. Primary audience is formed by members of the scientific society for assembly, handling and industrial robotics (WGMHI).

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Franz Dietrich heads the Chair of Handling and Assembly Technology Research at the Institute for of Machine Tools and Factory Management at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Schüppstuhl is the head of the Institute of Aircraft Production Technology (IFPT) at the Hamburg University of Technology, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kirsten Tracht is the head of the Bremen Institute for Mechanical Engineering (bime) at the University of Bremen, Germany