10th Anniversary of Biomimetics: Advances in Bioinspired Robotics and Integrated Systems
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 353
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Interests: bio-inspired robotics; computational biomechanics
Interests: bionic robot; underwater robot; intelligence control; underwater SLAM
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomimetics will reach a remarkable milestone with its 10th anniversary in 2026, and to celebrate this special occasion, we have launched a Special Issue entitled “10th Anniversary of Biomimetics: Advances in Bioinspired Robotics and Integrated Systems”.
Over millions of years, nature has evolved sophisticated solutions for mobility, stability, and adaptation. Bioinspired robotics draws upon these biological principles to create machines capable of navigating complex, unstructured environments with agility and efficiency. Recent strides in this field have revolutionized our understanding of locomotion, transitioning from rigid kinematic structures to compliant, adaptive systems that mimic the mechanics of animals—whether walking on uneven terrain, swimming in turbulent waters, or manipulating objects with dexterity. This evolution encompasses not only mechanical design but also advancements in soft materials, biosyncretic integration, and neuromorphic control.
Through this Special Issue, we plan to review and summarize groundbreaking research progress in this field and look ahead to future research directions. This Special Issue will consist of comprehensive review and original research articles featuring important and recent developments in bioinspired locomotion and robotic systems. The submission deadline is 31 December 2026.
Prof. Dr. Zhijie Liu
Dr. Christofer J. Clemente
Prof. Dr. Zhengxing Wu
Dr. Huaping Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- legged robotics and dynamic stability on uneven terrain
- bio-inspired aerial and aquatic locomotion
- soft locomotion and deformation-based movement
- humanoid robotics and anthropomorphic system
- biosyncretic robotic systems
- multimodal mobility and amphibious robots
- swarm robotics and collective behavior
- bio-hybrid systems and integrated biomimetic designs
- neuromorphic control and sensory-motor integration
- bio-inspired actuation and energy efficiency
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