Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (RAM): The Newest Technologies and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to the newest technologies and applications in the fields of Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics (RAM). With the rapid advancements in these areas, there is a growing interest in developing and integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance industrial processes, healthcare systems, and autonomous machines. This Special Issue focuses on the latest innovations in Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics, encompassing a broad range of topics such as autonomous robotic systems, advanced automation frameworks, and intelligent mechatronic devices.

Contributions are encouraged in areas including, but not limited to, novel robotic designs, intelligent control systems, advanced automation algorithms, and the integration of AI in mechatronic systems. Emphasis will also be placed on topics such as sensor integration, machine learning for predictive maintenance, and optimization of autonomous systems. Articles related to the control, simulation, and optimization of robotic and mechatronic systems are also welcome, as are studies that explore the ethical implications of RAM technologies in industrial and healthcare applications. Studies in all areas related to this topic are welcome, such as, but not limited to, the following topics:

Robotics:

• Human–robot symbiosis in cognitive robotics;
• AI and machine learning in robotics;
• Robotics in healthcare;
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in industry;
• Robotics in space exploration.

Automation:

• Smart factories and Industry 4.0;
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation;
• Artificial intelligence in automation;
• Cyber-physical systems;
• Autonomous systems and vehicles.

Mechatronics:

• Smart actuators and sensors in mechatronic systems;
• Bio-mechatronics and wearable robotics;
• Cyber-physical systems in mechatronics;
• Micro-electro-mechanical systems;
• Mechatronics in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Dr. Ionel Cristian Vladu
Prof. Dr. Costin Badica
Dr. Ionuţ Daniel Geonea
Prof. Dr. Nicu Bîzdoacă
Guest Editors

Dr. Cristina Pană
Guest Editor Assistant

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