Modeling and Control of Mobile Robots

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems & Control Engineering".

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Interests: mobile robot dynamics; autonomous vehicles; trajectory tracking control; 3D scanning systems
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Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
Interests: robotic inspection; mobile robotics; automation; mechatronics; renewable energy; cybersecurity; operational technology (OT)

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Dear Colleagues,

The objective of this Special Issue on “Modeling and Control of Mobile Robots” is to review the latest achievements in the areas of modeling the dynamics of mobile robots, advanced methods of motion planning and control, autonomous vehicle navigation, application of intelligent systems in mobile robots, etc.

Mobile robots have attracted continuous interest for several decades and have found applications in various fields, such as defense and security, industrial transport and logistics, agriculture, exploration of exoplanets and moons, and medical assistance, as well as inspection and services. Mobile robots enable the replacement of humans in performing various tasks on land, water, air, and outer space. This requires the use of increasingly advanced design solutions and control systems that enhance the efficiency of mobile robots and enable their new applications.

We believe that the publication of current solutions for mobile robots from various application areas will facilitate the exchange of experiences among researchers, scientists, and engineers from academia and industry and may inspire new and interesting research.

We are looking for current and high-quality submissions presenting research and applications covering topics including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Adaptive, robust, or predictive control of mobile robots under uncertain conditions;
  • Machine learning and AI in navigation of mobile robots;
  • Modeling and control of UGVs taking into account slippage phenomenon;
  • Modeling and control of mobile robots in complex terrains;
  • Dynamic modeling for high-speed mobile robots;
  • Impedance control in human–robot interaction;
  • Cooperative motion planning and control of multi-robot systems;
  • Modeling and motion control of inspection robots;
  • Control of aerial and ground mobile robots in coordinated operations.

Dr. Maciej Trojnacki
Dr. Marcin Szuster
Dr. Piotr Małka
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Keywords

  • mobile robots
  • autonomous robots
  • multi-robot systems
  • mobile robot dynamics
  • motion control
  • model-based control
  • trajectory tracking control
  • motion planning
  • adaptive control
  • intelligent systems

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OT Control and Integration of Mobile Robotic Networks
by Marco Mărieș and Mihai Olimpiu Tătar
Electronics 2025, 14(13), 2531; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14132531 - 22 Jun 2025
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This paper introduces a configuration and integration model for mobile robots deployed in emergency and special operations scenarios. The proposed method is designed for implementation within the operational technology (OT) domain, enforcing security protocols that ensure both data encryption and network isolation. The [...] Read more.
This paper introduces a configuration and integration model for mobile robots deployed in emergency and special operations scenarios. The proposed method is designed for implementation within the operational technology (OT) domain, enforcing security protocols that ensure both data encryption and network isolation. The primary objective is to establish a dedicated operational environment encompassing a command and control center where the robotic network server resides, alongside real-time data storage from network clients and remote control of field-deployed mobile robots. Building on this infrastructure, operational strategies are developed to enable an efficient robotic response in critical situations. By leveraging remote robotic networks, significant benefits are achieved in terms of personnel safety and mission efficiency, minimizing response time and reducing the risk of injury to human operators during hazardous interventions. Unlike generic IoT or IoRT systems, this work focuses on secure robotic integration within segmented OT infrastructures. The technologies employed create a synergistic system that ensures data integrity, encryption, and safe user interaction through a web-based interface. Additionally, the system includes mobile robots and a read-only application positioned within a demilitarized zone (DMZ), allowing for secure data monitoring without granting control access to the robotic network, thus enabling cyber-physical isolation and auditability. Full article
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