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Biorobotics: Challenges and Opportunities
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Biorobotics: Challenges and Opportunities

A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1006

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Prof. Dr. Luigi Fortuna

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Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica Elettronica e Informatica, Universita degli Studi di Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
Interests: non-linear dynamical systems; automatic control; autonomous system control; non-linear electronic circuits and devices
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is addressed to researchers working in robotics and neurodynamics who want to give focus to their new and advanced results in the field of biorobotics. Topics of interest cover mechanical systems for both biorobotics and the electronics devices configured to control the systems. The aim of this Special Issue is also to discuss the main aspects of bioinspired micro and nanorobotics. The main features of bioinspired systems are based on locomotion paradigms and aspects regarding sensing and perception. Furthermore, researchers working in the specific area of biosystems are also encouraged to contribute. Advanced perspectives of new ideas arising from living systems will be another subject of this Special Issue, such as biorobots inspired by plants, not only in relation to animal locomotion and perception but also conceiving robots based on plant behavior. The cooperative behavior of robots inspired by natural organisms is also a topic that potential papers may cover. Therefore, the social behavior of complex networks of robots is of interest to this SI. This Special Issue also seeks to explore particular applications in the area of industrial plants and service robots for rehabilitation and medical applications, with the aim of creating a forum to present the various advantages of biorobotics and new systems. Through this Special Issue, we hope to bring together scientists from many areas of research who can propose new projects in an open consortium of interdisciplinary fields in biorobotics. The ethical aspects will also be addressed by discussing sustainability and green technology for energy saving.

Prof. Dr. Luigi Fortuna
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Keywords

  • biorobotics
  • microbiorobotics
  • neural networks
  • perception-based systems
  • plant biorobots
  • bioenergy systems
  • green biorobots
  • motion control
  • automatic control
  • complex system control
  • autonomous biosystems

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A Bagworm-Inspired Robot That Acquires Its Exterior from External Environments
by Noriko Ishida and Mitsuharu Matsumoto
Biomimetics 2025, 10(4), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10040252 - 20 Apr 2025
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In this research, we propose a bagworm-inspired robot that can acquire its exterior by incorporating various objects from the surrounding environment into its skin. This study was inspired by the bagworm, the larva of the giant bagworm moth, which wraps itself around straw [...] Read more.
In this research, we propose a bagworm-inspired robot that can acquire its exterior by incorporating various objects from the surrounding environment into its skin. This study was inspired by the bagworm, the larva of the giant bagworm moth, which wraps itself around straw and other materials to use as a nest. When the robot is active outdoors, it is surrounded by natural materials such as sand, fallen leaves, and pieces of wood, and can change its skin by attaching or detaching these materials as needed. In the previous study, the authors developed a camouflage robot that assimilates with the outside world by incorporating natural environmental sand. In this study, by using a water-soluble adhesive as the adhesive material, it is possible to take in a larger number of external substances than before. We also conducted experiments with natural materials, including leaves and pebbles, and confirmed that the robot could pick them up. We expect that by developing these functions, robots will not only have camouflage capabilities but also the ability to reinforce their own skin like bagworms. Full article
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The Design, Modeling, and Experiment of a Novel Diving-Beetle-Inspired Paddling Propulsion Robot
by Jiang Ding, Jingyu Li, Tianbo Lan, Kai He and Qiyang Zuo
Biomimetics 2025, 10(3), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10030182 - 14 Mar 2025
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Bionic paddling robots, as a novel type of underwater robot, demonstrate significant potential in the fields of underwater exploration and development. However, current research on bionic paddling robots primarily focuses on the motion mechanisms of large organisms such as frogs, while the exploration [...] Read more.
Bionic paddling robots, as a novel type of underwater robot, demonstrate significant potential in the fields of underwater exploration and development. However, current research on bionic paddling robots primarily focuses on the motion mechanisms of large organisms such as frogs, while the exploration of small and highly agile bionic propulsion robots remains relatively limited. Additionally, existing biomimetic designs often face challenges such as structural complexity and cumbersome control systems, which hinder their practical applications. To address these challenges, this study proposes a novel diving-beetle-inspired paddling robot, drawing inspiration from the low-resistance physiological structure and efficient paddling locomotion of diving beetles. Specifically, a passive bionic swimming foot and a periodic paddling propulsion mechanism were designed based on the leg movement patterns of diving beetles, achieving highly efficient propulsion performance. In the design process, a combination of incomplete gears and torsion springs was employed, significantly reducing the driving frequency of servos and simplifying control complexity. Through dynamic simulations and experimental validation, the robot demonstrated a maximum forward speed of 0.82 BL/s and a turning speed of 18°/s. The results indicate that this design not only significantly improves propulsion efficiency and swimming agility but also provides new design insights and technical references for the development of small bionic underwater robots. Full article
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