Control and Navigation of Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

Advancements in robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized a wide range of sectors, including industry, healthcare, agriculture, defense, gaming, augmented reality, and smart cities. This highly interdisciplinary domain integrates expertise in computer vision, robotics, algorithms, mechanism design, sensors, mechatronics, control systems, simulation, and virtual reality. The ability of these technologies to autonomously navigate complex environments and execute precise tasks represents a cornerstone of their innovation, making control and navigation essential areas of research.

This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge developments, novel methodologies, and practical implementations in the control and navigation of robotics and UAVs. We welcome high-quality contributions that propose innovative solutions to address challenges such as real-time decision-making, path planning, obstacle avoidance, sensor integration, and collaborative autonomous systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advanced control algorithms for robotic manipulators and UAVs;
• AI and machine learning techniques for navigation and control;
• Path planning and optimization in dynamic environments;
• Sensor fusion and perception systems for enhanced autonomy;
• Collaborative navigation in multi-robot and swarm systems;
• Applications for autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial robots;
• Robustness, safety, and resilience in autonomous systems;
• Simulation frameworks for control and navigation testing;
• Virtual reality environments for robotics and UAV development;
• Emerging trends in hybrid and bio-inspired control systems.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to share groundbreaking insights and foster innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the fields of robotics and UAV navigation.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Zhou Zhang
Guest Editor

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