How robotics is pioneering sustainable innovation

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In this article, Suumit Joshii explores how robotics is pioneering sustainable innovation, emphasizing the need for eco-friendly practices in an era of rapid technological progress. While robots represent cutting-edge automation, their production traditionally has significant environmental impacts, from energy-intensive manufacturing processes to contributing to e-waste.

Green robotics offers a solution, focusing on sustainable materials like biodegradable plastics and recycled metals, energy-efficient manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, and modular designs for easy disassembly and recycling. The adoption of lifecycle assessments (LCA) further helps manufacturers evaluate and reduce the environmental footprint of robotics from production to disposal, aligning technological advancements with global sustainability goals. 

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