IoT-Integrated Sensors and Actuators: Sustainable Manufacturing Through Mechatronics in Industry 4.0

In the dynamic landscape of Industry 4.0, this research unfurls a comprehensive exploration into integrating sensors and actuators in IoT systems within the mechatronics domain. Our methodology combines qualitative and quantitative approaches with Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA) and multiple case studies. Thematic analysis of diverse data sources, including literature, technical reports, operational data, and stakeholder interviews, provides qualitative depth to our exploration. This interdisciplinary investigation aims to unravel emerging trends, prospects, and implications for sustainable manufacturing. Our findings illuminate a landscape where mechatronics, augmented by IoT-enabled sensors and actuators, emerges as a transformative force in sustainable manufacturing. The synthesis of our research signifies a paradigm shift, where sustainability becomes an inherent characteristic of the manufacturing processes shaping tomorrow's industries.