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Human-Inspired Grasp Control in Robotics 2025

edited by Yi Zhang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-inspired grasping; reinforcement learning; tactile sensing; object recognition; force control; position control; robotic grasping; robot– environment interaction; dexterous grasping; grasp posture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Compliant vs Kinematic Morphing Architectures: Complementary or Alternatives—2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1231 | Submission Open

Keywords: morphing; morphing kinematic systems; morphing compliant systems; morphing skins; adaptive structures; smart structures; smart materials; actuator networks; sensor networks; control systems; morphing aircraft aeroelasticity; morphing aircraft performance; adaptive structures experimental characterization; ground tests of morphing systems; flight tests of morphing systems; SWOT assessment of morphing systems; TRL assessment of morphing systems; FHA assessment of morphing systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Exploration of Bioinspired Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

edited by Qian Jiang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3418 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial neural networks; bioinformatics; deepfake detection; image fusion; image colorization; image super-resolution; adversarial attack and defence on neural networks; pattern recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Design and Fabrication of Biomimetic Smart Materials

edited by Ting Wu and Heng Xie

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 886 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic principle; biomimetic design; biomimetic surface and interface; design and fabrication; new fabrication methods; smart materials; functional materials; composite materials; adaptive materials; sensing materials; intelligent response; environmental applications

Mechanical Properties and Functions of Bionic Materials/Structures

edited by

Hanxing Zhu

and

Yongtao Lyu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4256 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular/porous structures; metamaterials; functional materials/structures; biomaterials; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomimetic Energy-Absorbing Materials or Structures

edited by

Kai Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1498 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionics; energy absorption; crashworthiness; impact resistance; SEA; adaptability; tailorability; reusability

Biorobotics: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Luigi Fortuna

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1018 | Submission Open

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

Bio-Inspired Design for Structural and Sustainable Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhong Hu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 925 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired design; additive manufacturing; structural applications; sustainable materials; degradable materials; pollution; climate change; mechanical properties; topology optimization; computer modeling; microstructure; biomaterial; representative volume element (RVE); lattice structure; porous structure

Selected Papers from the 2nd International Online Conference on Biomimetics

edited by

Andrew Adamatzky

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; bioinspired design; bioinspired computing; bioinspired architecture; bioinspired surfaces; bioinspired robotics; bioinspired sensors

Advances in Bio-Inspired Design and Characterization of 3D-Printed Multimaterial Composites and Heterogeneous Structures

edited by Denizhan Yavas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired design; biomimetics; 3D printing; multimaterial composites; heterogeneous structures; mechanical characterization; functional materials; hybrid materials; interface engineering; additive manufacturing

Liquid Metal Biomimicry: Toward Bio-Inspired Smart Materials

edited by Sen Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid metals; interfacial behaviors; fundamental smart properties; bio-inspired smart materials; stimuli-responsive materials; flexible electronics and devices; soft actuators and robotics; bio-inspired composite design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomechanics, Wearable Technology, and Data-Driven Decision Making for the Future Sports

edited by

Qiuqiong Shi

Tony Lin Wei Chen

and

Shiwei Mo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; motion analysis; wearable technology; AI-based modeling; performance optimization; injury prevention; training regimen

Biological and Bioinspired Materials and Structures: 2nd Edition

edited by

Guang Yang

and

Jin Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic structures; biofabrication; structural materials; smart devices

Biomimetic Approaches and Materials in Engineering

edited by

Chuanwang Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic system; adaptive material; green manufacturing; living material; bio-material interface; robotic systems; biological architecture; sustainable building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomimetic Robot Motion Control

edited by

Tao Zhang

, Kun Xu,

Ehsan Asadi

, Shuaizhong Zhang and Haifei Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired motion control; AI and machine learning in bio-inspired robotics; bio-inspired control algrithms and strategies; bio-inspired sensing and feedback control; bio-inspired actuation

Next-Generation Bone Regeneration and Dental Implant Therapies: Biomaterials, Digital Innovation, and AI Integration

edited by David Minjoon Kim and Chia-Yu Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant therapy; ridge augmentation; bone regeneration; biomaterials; implant surface; 3D printing; hydrophilicity; regeneration; osseointegration; AI; machine learning; digital workflow

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bioinspired Structural Materials for Energy Applications

edited by

Ruizhe Yang

, Chengyao Liang and

Fengyin Du

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials/catalysts; biomimetic design; structural energy storage; lightweight composites; nanostructured materials; energy harvesting; sustainable energy materials; renewable energy technologies; energy absorption and dissipation; 3D-printed bioinspired structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Advancements in Nature-Inspired Engineering: Integrating Biomimicry into Modern Design Practices

edited by

, Jing Li,

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic design; nature-inspired engineering; bioinspired materials; bio-inspired functional surfaces; energy efficiency; hierarchical structures and optimization; superhydrophobic surfaces; sustainable engineering solutions; bioinspired robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bioinspired Soft Robotics and Intelligent Actuation for Medical Rehabilitation, Prosthetic, and Surgical Systems

edited by Hu Jin and

Qiqiang Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired robotics; soft actuators; rehabilitation technology; prosthetics; surgical systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Advancements in Soft and Continuum Robotics for Medical Applications: Design, Control and Clinical Integration

edited by

Jongwoo Kim

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuum robots; soft robots; medical robots; minimally invasive surgery; bio-inspired design; flexible medical instruments; human– robot interaction in healthcare; smart materials and structures; multi-gait locomotion; adaptive control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bioinspired Architected Materials: Design, Fabrication, and Applications

edited by

Zhendong Li

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials and structures; biomimetic and sustainable design; AI-enabled design and optimization; smart and programmable materials; irregular metamaterials; additive manufacturing; hierarchical and graded structures; multifunctional and adaptive materials; structural optimization; wave manipulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration: Advances in Sensing, Control, and Learning

edited by

Wen Qi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot interaction; collaborative robotics; robot learning; multimodal sensing; adaptive control; shared autonomy; explainable AI in robotics; assistive robotics; human-intent recognition; cognitive robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

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