Alexandros Gkanatsios

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Alexandros Gkanatsios is a researcher at the forefront of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and autonomous mobile robotics, with a particular focus on cost-effective modernization of legacy manufacturing systems. His work addresses the critical challenge of retrofitting existing Industry 3.0 equipment—such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)—with low-cost LIDAR and I4.0 technologies to enable autonomous navigation without requiring complete system overhauls. His most-cited paper, "Retrofitting Legacy AGV with Low-Cost LIDAR and Industry 4.0 Technologies for Autonomous Navigation" (2025), demonstrates a practical, scalable approach to upgrading legacy machinery, bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing and smart factory environments. This work, conducted at the University of Edinburgh, has already garnered attention for its potential to reduce costs and barriers to entry for small and medium enterprises seeking to adopt I4.0 principles. Gkanatsios’s contributions are particularly valuable for researchers and engineers interested in sustainable automation, sensor integration, and the democratization of advanced manufacturing technologies. His research not only advances the field of mobile robotics but also provides actionable insights for real-world industrial transformation.