Embodied Intelligence for Flexible Manufacturing: A Survey

A new survey outlines how 'embodied intelligence'—AI that perceives and acts in the physical world—is advancing in factories. It identifies three core challenges: accurate sensing in complex settings, balancing flexibility with precision, and integrating general AI skills. The work reviews progress in perception, control, and decision-making, proposing a three-stage evolution model to guide the development of smarter, more adaptable robotic systems for modern production lines.