AI-Enhanced Measurement and Control for Robotic Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into robotic systems is transforming traditional approaches to measurement, control, and decision-making. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in AI-enhanced methodologies that improve the precision, adaptability, and autonomy of robotic platforms across diverse domains, including industry, healthcare, agriculture, and services.

With the rise of machine learning, computer vision, and data-driven optimization, intelligent control strategies are now more capable than ever of addressing uncertainty, navigating dynamic environments, and performing complex interactive tasks.

We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews focusing on the synergy between AI algorithms and robotic control architectures. This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical developments and practical implementations, showcasing innovations that push the boundaries of perception, feedback control, sensor fusion, and adaptive behavior.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• AI-based sensor calibration and fusion;
• Learning-based motion and force control;
• Intelligent feedback and adaptive control systems;
• Deep learning for robotic perception and state estimation;
• Bio-inspired and evolutionary control techniques;
• Real-time decision-making and trajectory optimization;
• AI-driven predictive maintenance and fault detection;
• Applications in collaborative, mobile, aerial, and agricultural robotics.

Dr. Ameer Tamoor Khan
Prof. Dr. Shuai (Steven) Li
Guest Editors

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