Bio-Inspired Intelligent Robot
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editors
Interests: span intelligent robot perception; reinforcement learning for control; autonomous navigation using both wheeled and legged platforms
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of bio-inspired intelligent robotics draws from the principles, structures, and functions found in biological systems for the design and development of robotic platforms with enhanced adaptability, efficiency, and autonomy. Just as nature evolves optimized solutions through millions of years of evolution, bio-inspired robots mimic features such as locomotion, perception, and cognition observed in animals and humans, often integrating sensors, actuators, and control systems that reflect these natural capabilities. These systems may range from soft-bodied robots capable of navigating constrained environments to neural-inspired controllers that adapt to and learn from interactions.
This field presents both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Due to the inherent multifunctionality of biological systems, isolating specific traits and replicating them in robotic counterparts require a deep interdisciplinary understanding of biology, neuroscience, mechanics, and AI. Smart integration strategies and a focus on extracting core design principles from nature are essential to translating biological intelligence into engineering innovations.
This Special Issue, titled “Bio-Inspired Intelligent Robot”, invites theoretical, experimental, and review contributions from researchers in robotics, computer science, biomechanics, neuroscience, and engineering. Submissions exploring sustainable, efficient, and scalable designs for robotic autonomy in real-world scenarios are particularly welcome.
Dr. Meng Cheng Lau
Prof. Dr. Jacky Baltes
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomimetics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- bio-inspired robotics
- humanoid robot
- biomimetic locomotion
- swarm robotics
- cognitive robotics
- autonomous systems
- intelligent control
- multi-modal perception
- robot–human interaction
- nature-inspired AI
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
