## 6 Knowledge Gaps and Future Trends  
In this paper, several knowledge gaps and future trends emerge that require attention and further exploration. These gaps and trends play a crucial role in advancing the effectiveness of robot applications and addressing issues related to fault detection and prediction. The following areas present opportunities for future research and development:  
* _Innovative Techniques for Efficiency Improvement_: To enhance efficiency in cobot applications, innovative techniques such as data management, predictive analysis, and real-time monitoring can be explored. These techniques enable proactive fault detection, performance optimization, and timely decision-making. Further research is needed to develop advanced algorithms and methodologies that can handle complex data sets and extract valuable insights for improved operational efficiency. * _Context Awareness and Data Types_: In the context of digital twin-enabled systems, dissonant or even incompatible data types captured by a diverse suite of sensors limit the ability to include context awareness in forecasts. Considering the autonomous characteristics inherent in Digital Twins and their capacity to parse pertinent data for practical utilization, future research should focus on integrating diverse data sources and exploring advanced techniques to incorporate context awareness, such as contextual sensing, adaption, resource discovery, and augmentation [125]. This will enhance the accuracy and reliability of predictions, enabling more effective fault detection and smart management in industrial robot applications. \begin{table}
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**Technique** & **Description** & **Example Use Case** \\ \hline \multirow{4}{*}{Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN)} & GANs consist of two neural networks & \\  & competing against each other, enabling & \\  & tasks such as image generation and & \\  & anomaly detection. & \\ \hline \multirow{4}{*}{Reinforcement Learning} & RL focuses on training agents to make & \\  & decisions and take actions based on & \\ \cline{1-1}  & feedback from the environment. It can be & [122] \\ \cline{1-1}  & utilized for robotic control and & \\ \cline{1-1}  & optimization tasks. & \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 5: _Cont._* _System-Level Integration_: It can be said that the value of a Digital Twin is positively correlated with the level at which it is implemented. The workflow and infrastructure that exist in manufacturing are typically arranged in five levels: station, cell, shop, factory, and enterprise. A \"station\" refers to a location where a single manufacturing or assembly process is carried out. A \"cell\" represents a collection of stations that collectively perform a set of processes within a subsystem. A \"shop\" encompasses a cluster of cells responsible for the manufacturing or assembly of a subsystem. A \"factory\" comprises a grouping of shops that handle the manufacturing or assembly of an entire system. An \"enterprise\" is constituted by a collection of factories that contribute a diverse array of complete systems to the market. It is easy to see how quickly the accomplished tasks of humans and machines scale up, which is why operation efficiency is critical. One of the biggest considerations for operational efficiency is knowledge management. Considerations should be made for which level of the manufacturing scheme a digital twin will be implemented. Incorporating components that operate at the system level is crucial for accurate predictions in context-aware smart management and fault detection in industrial cobot applications. Future research should explore the integration of various subsystems, sensors, and data sources to create a holistic view of the collaborative robotic system. This will enable a comprehensive understanding of system behavior and facilitate proactive maintenance, optimization, and decision-making.