Robotics is a sector in deep ferment and constant change. The great interest that this area attracts is due to the ability of robots to carry out demanding and repetitive tasks with higher speed and precision than a human operator, a reason which has led to the strong growth in the development and adoption of large machinery belonging to the important sub-category of industrial robots. However, world society has also undergone stark changes thanks to rapid technological development in all areas, with the result that, although new lifestyles, new needs, and new problems have arisen, novel solutions that can make the life of people easier have also come to light.