Towards Net-Zero Manufacturing: Integrating AI and Robotics for Carbon-Neutral Smart Factories

Integrating AI and robotics in manufacturing propels net-zero carbon emissions goal and sustainable production. These technologies can enhance carbon reduction efforts in manufacturing organizations due to the contribution of green innovation. This paper aims to examine the transformational power of AI-enhanced manufacturing robotics such as collaborative robots, predictive maintenance, and computer vision for quality inspection for net-zero manufacturing and carbon-neutral smart industries. The study employs empirical findings and case studies to support the argument that emerging trends like edge computing, digital twins, and reinforcement learning are fundamental for virtual simulations while intelligent factories use robotics, AI, and IoT to foster responsive factories. The advancements in AI and robotics are essential for achieving the net-zero carbon emission targets established by the Paris Agreement on climate change.