  Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics cannot be considered two separate
domains these days. Internet of Robotics Things (IoRT) is a concept that has
been recently introduced to describe the integration of robotics technologies
in IoT scenarios. As a consequence, these two research fields have started
interacting, and thus linking research communities. In this paper we intend to
make further steps in joining the two communities and broaden the discussion on
the development of this interdisciplinary field. The paper provides an
overview, analysis and challenges of possible solutions for the Internet of
Robotic Things, discussing the issues of the IoRT architecture, the integration
of smart spaces and robotic applications.
