This volume presents the proceedings of the 4th Asian Conference on Robotics and Its Applications, held at the National University of Singapore from June 6-8, 2001. It compiles research papers and technical discussions from experts in the field of robotics and its diverse applications. The collection aims to disseminate the latest advancements and foster collaboration within the robotics community.

As a collection of conference proceedings, this volume serves as a snapshot of the state of robotics research and development in Asia around 2001. It is likely to be of interest to researchers, engineers, and students specializing in robotics and automation. The content would typically focus on technical details and experimental results rather than broad accessibility.