Advanced robotics systems are core in the factory of the future. Designing autonomous robotics systems requires knowledge and experience in many engineering domains, including mechanical design, perception, decision making, control design, and embedded systems. The role of robotics in smart factories has evolved beyond the automation of production processes to a complete manufacturing chain including warehousing, quality assurance and inspection, and collaborative operations. This video series discuss challenges and provide ideas for solutions to the advancement of intelligent robotics systems for smart factories applications.