Guest Editorial: AI for Efficiency and Sustainability in Assembly/Disassembly Industrial Processes

The papers in this special issue focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for efficiency and sustainability in assembly/disassembly industrial processes. Assembly and disassembly lines are the backbone of modern manufacturing. These lines transform raw materials into finished products or take apart used products for reuse and recycling. Assembly lines are designed to optimize the process of putting together products, ensuring that each part is in the right place at the right time. Conversely, disassembly lines are designed to reverse this process, breaking down products into their components for reuse or recycling. Improving these lines is becoming more critical with the increasing complexity of products and the need for higher speed and greater efficiency.