Magnetic Levitation and Actuator Integration: From Fundamental Research to Emerging Applications
A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825). This special issue belongs to the section "Actuators for Surface Vehicles".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: maglev train levitation control technology; intelligent control technology; maglev train track dynamics; stability and stability theory of high-speed maglev trains
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Interests: maglev train technology; maglev bearing technology; maglev control technology; fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control; electromechanical system safety control
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Interests: magnetic levitation technology; rotating machinery; electromechanical system control; vibration control
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Interests: magnetic levitation technology; magnetic bearings; magnetic actuators applications; active vehicle suspension using magnetic actuators
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Interests: maglev transit; rail vehicle dynamics; railway track dynamics
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Interests: maglev vehicle dynamics; nonlinear control and intelligent monitoring; under-actuated robot; electromechanical system control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the synergies between magnetic levitation (maglev) technology and actuators, exploring their integration across industrial, transportation, and aerospace domains. Maglev systems, including maglev trains, bearings, and vibration isolation platforms, rely on advanced actuators for precise levitation, propulsion, and dynamic control. We welcome contributions on actuation principles (electromagnetic, superconducting, etc.), control strategies (adaptive, robust algorithms), system design (energy efficiency, miniaturization), and emerging applications (urban mobility, high-speed machinery, biomedical devices). This Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental research and practical implementation, providing a platform for scholars and engineers to share innovations that advance maglev-actuator systems toward smarter, more sustainable technologies.
Prof. Dr. Junqi Xu
Prof. Dr. Zhiqiang Long
Prof. Dr. Jin Zhou
Prof. Dr. Feng Sun
Prof. Dr. Chunfa Zhao
Dr. Yougang Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magnetic levitation
- intelligent control
- vibration control
- system applications
- robust algorithms
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