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Applied System Innovation

Applied System Innovation is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on integrated engineering and technology. 
The journal is owned by the International Institute of Knowledge Innovation and Invention (IIKII) and is published bimonthly online by MDPI.
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Architectural robotics enables physical spaces and their components to act, think, and grow with their inhabitants. However, this is still a relatively new field that requires further improvements in portability, customizability, and flexibility. This study integrates spatial embedding knowledge, small-space design principles based on human scales and behaviors, and robotic kinematics to propose a prototype robot capable of efficient batch storage, habitability, and autonomous mobility. Based on the spatial distribution of its user’s dynamic skeletal points, determined using a human–computer interaction design system, this prototype robot can automatically adjust parameters to generate a customized solution aligned with the user’s behavioral habits. This study highlights how considering the inhabitant’s personality can create new possibilities for architectural robots and offers insights for future works that expand architecture into intelligent machines.

5 November 2025

Skeleton prototype of the architectural robot in folded state (a), half-folded state (b), and unfolded state (c).

This paper presents a systematic methodology for identifying and integrating safety and security requirements in autonomous driving systems, demonstrated through the case of an autonomous intersection. The study focuses on modeling the intelligent intersection using the MBSE Grid Framework, the SysML modeling language, and the Cameo Systems Modeler tool. Two specific use cases are modeled to illustrate the system’s functionality. A multidisciplinary approach is developed to incorporate safety and security requirements into the system model, combining theoretical foundations with practical implementation techniques. The methodology includes both a generalizable framework and domain-specific strategies tailored to autonomous driving. The proposed approach is applied and critically evaluated using the intelligent intersection as a case study. By extending SysML to systematically address safety and security concerns, the work contributes to the development of safer and more efficient autonomous transportation systems. The results provide a foundation for future research and practical applications in the field of intelligent mobility and cyber–physical systems.

31 October 2025

MBSE-Grid approach [10].

Mobile emergency power supply vehicles (MEPSVs), powered by diesel engines or lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), have become a viable tool for emergency power supply. However, diesel-powered MEPSVs generate noise and environmental pollution, while LIB-powered vehicles suffer from limited power supply duration. To overcome these limitations, a hydrogen-powered MEPSV incorporating a soft open point (SOP) was developed in this study. We analyzed widely used operating scenarios for the SOP-equipped MEPSV and determined important parameters, including vehicle body structure, load capacity, driving speed, and power generation capability for the driving motor, hydrogen fuel cell (FC) module, auxiliary LIB module, and SOP equipment. Subsequently, we constructed an energy management strategy for the model for MEPSV, which uses multiple energy sources of hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries. Through simulations, an optimal hydrogen consumption rate in various control strategies was validated using a predefined load curve to optimize the energy consumption minimization strategy and achieve the highest efficiency.

30 October 2025

Structure of the MEPSV developed in this study: (a) and cutaway illustration (H2: hydrogen); (b) components.

Modern ports are pivotal to global trade, facing increasing pressures from operational demands, resource optimization complexities, and urgent decarbonization needs. This study highlights the critical importance of digital model adoption within the maritime industry, particularly in the port sector, while integrating sustainability principles. Despite a growing body of research on digital models, industrial simulation, and green transition, a specific gap persists regarding the intersection of port management, hydrogen energy integration, and Digital Twin (DT) applications. Specifically, a bibliometric analysis provides an overview of the current research landscape through a study of the most used keywords, while the document analysis highlights three primary areas of advancement: optimization of hydrogen storage and integrated energy systems, hydrogen use in propulsion and auxiliary engines, and DT for management and validation in maritime operations. The main outcome of this research work is that while significant individual advancements have been made across critical domains such as optimizing hydrogen systems, enhancing engine performance, and developing robust DT applications for smart ports, a major challenge persists due to the limited simultaneous and integrated exploration of them. This gap notably limits the realization of their full combined benefits for green ports. By mapping current research and proposing interdisciplinary directions, this work contributes to the scientific debate on future port development, underscoring the need for integrated approaches that simultaneously address technological, environmental, and operational dimensions.

29 October 2025

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Appl. Syst. Innov. - ISSN 2571-5577