In recent years, however, the global timber industry has faced mounting challenges, from increasing environmental concerns to the need for greater efficiency and precision in wood processing. As a result, there has been a growing interest in the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the way we process and utilize this vital natural resource. One of the most promising areas of AI application in the timber industry is in the realm of robotic wood processing. Traditionally, wood processing has been a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, requiring skilled workers to manually cut, shape, and assemble wooden components ...