Robotics (ROB)

Section Information

Robotics focuses on the design, development, control, and application of autonomous and semi-autonomous machines capable of interacting with physical environments. The field integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, artificial intelligence, and control systems to build intelligent robotic platforms.

Current research includes robotic manipulation, mobile robotics, humanoid systems, collaborative robots, autonomous vehicles, medical robotics, and swarm robotics. Advances in machine learning, computer vision, sensor integration, and human–robot interaction are expanding robotic capabilities across industrial, healthcare, and service domains.

This section publishes experimental studies, system design research, control algorithm development, hardware innovations, and review articles related to robotic technologies and intelligent automation.

Scope

Robot Design and Mechanisms

• Kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems
• Manipulator and end-effector design
• Soft robotics and bio-inspired mechanisms
• Modular and reconfigurable robots

Control Systems and Autonomy

• Motion planning and trajectory optimization
• Feedback and adaptive control
• Reinforcement learning in robotics
• Autonomous navigation systems

Perception and Sensing

• Computer vision for robotics
• Sensor fusion techniques
• Localization and mapping methods
• Tactile and force sensing systems

Human–Robot Interaction

• Collaborative robot systems
• Assistive and rehabilitation robotics
• Social robotics
• Safety and ergonomic design

Industrial and Service Robotics

• Automation in manufacturing
• Warehouse and logistics robots
• Agricultural robotics
• Inspection and maintenance robots

Medical and Surgical Robotics

• Minimally invasive surgical systems
• Robotic prosthetics and exoskeletons
• Image-guided robotic procedures
• Rehabilitation technologies

Swarm and Multi-Robot Systems

• Cooperative robotic networks
• Distributed control algorithms
• Collective behavior modeling
• Autonomous fleet coordination

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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