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The Impact of Generative Models on Robotic Innovation: A Survey Study Cover

The Impact of Generative Models on Robotic Innovation: A Survey Study

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|Jun 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14313/jamris-2026-024 | Journal eISSN: 2080-2145 | Journal ISSN: 1897-8649
Language: English
Page range: 106 - 117
Submitted on: Mar 24, 2024
Accepted on: Oct 1, 2024
Published on: Jun 22, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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