Biomechanics, Actuation, and Control Strategies of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Exoskeletons

Dear Colleagues,

Actuators, a paragon of scholarly excellence in biomechanics, human gait analysis, and assistive technologies, is pleased to announce a call for papers for our esteemed Special Issue on "Biomechanics, Actuation, and Control Strategies of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Exoskeletons." Recognized for its unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation, Actuators invites distinguished scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute their cutting-edge research and insights to this seminal discourse.

This Special Issue seeks to explore the multifaceted aspects of biomechanics, actuation, and control strategies in the domain of prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. We invite submissions that elucidate novel methodologies, advancements in materials and technologies, clinical applications, and theoretical frameworks pertaining to the design, development, and optimization of assistive devices.

Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that push the boundaries of current understanding and offer transformative contributions to the field. Each submission will undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by renowned experts in the field, ensuring the highest standards of academic rigor and relevance to this Special Issue’s theme.

Join us in shaping the future of assistive technology and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments through groundbreaking research and innovation. Submit your manuscript today and become a part of this prestigious scholarly endeavor.

Dr. Mahdy Eslamy
Dr. Geetika Aggarwal
Dr. Jinoop Arackal Narayanan
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Actuators is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• biomechanics
• actuation
• control strategies
• prosthetics
• orthotics
• exoskeletons
• assistive devices
• rehabilitation engineering
• human–machine interaction
• wearable robotics
• bio-inspired robotics
• gait analysis
• neural interfaces
• muscle synergies
• kinematics and dynamics
• rehabilitation robotics
• human motor control
• sensor technologies
• artificial intelligence
• wearable sensors
• biomedical engineering
• human–computer interaction
• haptic feedback
• electromyography (EMG)
• assistive technology
• lower limb prosthetics
• upper limb prosthetics
• neuromuscular control
• assistive robotics