Kinematics, Motion Planning and Control of Robotics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2026) | Viewed by 1684
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Interests: robotic design; system optimisation; autonomous robots; machine learning; adaptive robotics; multi-robot systems; human–robot Interaction; energy efficiency; real-time control; AI integration in robotics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Kinematics, motion planning, and robotics control are essential fields in modern engineering and technology. These areas are driving innovations that are transforming industries and everyday life. As robots become more integrated into sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries, the importance of precise and efficient motion control is crucial. Kinematic analysis provides the foundation for understanding robot movements, while advanced motion planning algorithms enable robots to navigate complex environments seamlessly. Robust control mechanisms ensure that these systems operate reliably and accurately, even in dynamic and unpredictable settings.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest innovations and research in kinematics, motion planning, and control of robotic systems. We are interested in contributions that push the boundaries of current knowledge and address the following (and related) themes:
- Innovative kinematic models and their applications in robotics.
- Advanced motion planning techniques for autonomous systems.
- Robotics control in dynamic environments.
- Development and application of anthropomorphic and redundant robots.
- Integration of AI, including fuzzy logic and neural networks, in robotics control.
- Real-time control strategies and their implementation.
- Multi-robot coordination and collaborative robotics.
- Enhancing human–robot interaction for safer and more efficient systems.
- Applications in specialized fields such as medical robotics, agricultural automation, and service robotics.
- Use of machine learning for improved robotics control and motion planning.
We invite original research articles that provide new insights and practical solutions, as well as review papers that summarize recent developments and emerging trends in these critical areas. Through this collection, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and spark innovative ideas that will shape the future of robotics.
Dr. Mihai Crenganiş
Prof. Dr. Sever-Gabriel Racz
Prof. Dr. Radu-Eugen Breaz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- kinematics
- motion planning
- robotics control
- anthropomorphic robots
- redundant robots
- AI in robotics
- fuzzy logic
- neural networks
- autonomous systems
- multi-robot coordination
- human–robot interaction
- dynamic environments
- real-time control
- medical robotics
- agricultural automation
- service robotics
- advanced algorithms
- machine learning
- collaborative robotics
- innovative kinematic models
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