The field of robotics and autonomous systems is witnessing significant advancements in the development of assistive technologies for people with disabilities and improving efficiency in various applications. Researchers are focusing on creating innovative robotic systems that can improve the quality of life for individuals with limited abilities. The integration of robotic systems with advanced sensors, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms is enabling the development of autonomous mobile robots that can perform complex tasks such as plant watering and manipulation. Furthermore, software frameworks are being proposed to simplify the deployment of robotic systems, reducing the effort required to integrate robotic subsystems into larger systems. Noteworthy papers include:

• A novel autonomous mobile plant watering robot that uses a 6 degree of freedom manipulator and computer vision to detect plants and water them with the appropriate amount of water.
• A software framework that provides a concept for simplifying the different interfaces of a modern robot system using an abstraction layer for different manufacturers and models.