Intelligent Mechatronic Systems: Advances in Automation, Control, and Robotics

A special issue of Automation (ISSN 2673-4052). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics and Autonomous Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 745

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Interests: numerical and computational methods; fractional calculus; developing and implementing advanced strategies for dynamic system control; integrating artificial intelligence into embedded systems; optimizing algorithms based on fuzzy logic and machine learning
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Interests: robot manipulators control; electric machines control; underactuated mechanical systems control; renewable energy systems design

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will provide an overview of the preponderant role that mechatronic systems have acquired in contemporary scientific, technological, and industrial development. In recent decades, mechatronics has evolved from a discipline that integrates mechanics, electronics, and control to become the central axis of intelligent solutions in various strategic sectors. Its impact is evident in advanced robotics applications, in the design and implementation of autonomous systems, and in the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, and additive manufacturing. In particular, the contribution of mechatronic systems in the area of automatic control has been crucial to the development of more precise, adaptive, and efficient supervisory architectures by integrating smart sensors, high-precision actuators, and advanced control algorithms that allow for robotic platforms to interact with their environment autonomously and safely.

Likewise, the incorporation of artificial intelligence techniques has given rise to systems that are capable of learning, reasoning, and making decisions in real-time, significantly expanding their range of application—from industrial automation to medical assistance to exploration in unstructured environments. In this context, this Special Issue aims to gather original contributions and reviews that examine the key intersections between mechatronics, control, robotics, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches that foster the development of intelligent cyber–physical systems and their influence on global technological innovation.

Dr. José R. García-Martínez
Dr. Roberto Valentin Carrillo-Serrano
Prof. Dr. Juvenal Rodriguez-Resendiz
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Keywords

  • mechatronic systems
  • control systems
  • robotics
  • artificial intelligence
  • cyber–physical systems
  • autonomous systems
  • smart sensors and actuators
  • intelligent control
  • industrial automation
  • machine learning in mechatronics
  • computer vision
  • human–robot interaction
  • interdisciplinary technologies
  • embedded systems
  • adaptive control
  • fuzzy control
  • metaheuristic algorithms optimization

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Design and Validation of a Low-Cost Automated Dip-Coater System for Laboratory Applications
by Cesar H. Guzmán-Valdivia, Héctor R. Azcaray-Rivera, Arturo J. Martínez-Mata, Jorge A. Brizuela-Mendoza, Héctor M. Buenabad-Arias, Agustín Barrera-Sánchez and Andrés Blanco-Ortega
Automation 2025, 6(4), 75; https://doi.org/10.3390/automation6040075 - 19 Nov 2025
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Dip coating is a widely used laboratory method for depositing thin films and functional coatings. However, commercial dip-coaters remain costly and often exceed the needs of teaching labs and early-stage research. This paper presents a simple, low-cost automated dip-coater capable of delivering repeatable [...] Read more.
Dip coating is a widely used laboratory method for depositing thin films and functional coatings. However, commercial dip-coaters remain costly and often exceed the needs of teaching labs and early-stage research. This paper presents a simple, low-cost automated dip-coater capable of delivering repeatable rise–dwell–fall motion for benchtop applications. The system integrates a 3D-printed PLA structure, a stepper-lead-screw actuator, and a PC-hosted graphical user interface that learns and executes user-specified trajectories without additional hardware controls. A compact mathematical model generates triangular and trapezoidal profiles and maps them to step pulses via the steps-per-millimeter factor. The mechatronic design and sequential control are described, and the prototype is validated through simulations and experiments. Non-contact measurements demonstrate high repeatability, accurate dwell timing, and bounded accelerations with minor deviations at switching instants. The bill of materials is 50 USD (≈1–2% of entry-level commercial systems), underscoring stability, robustness, and accessibility for instructional and resource-constrained settings. These results indicate strong potential for routine laboratory use and a clear path to future enhancements. Full article
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