Assistive Technologies, Robotics, and Automated Machines in the Health Domain: Third Edition
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 3507
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Interests: biomedical engineering; robotics; artificial intelligence; digital health; rehabilitation; smart technology; cybersecurity; mental health; animal-assisted therapy; social robotics; acceptance; diagnostic pathology and radiology; medical imaging; patient safety; healthcare quality; health assessment; chronic disease
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Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce the third edition of the successful Special Issue on "Assistive Technologies, Robotics, and Automated Machines" in Healthcare. Building on the strong reception of the previous editions, we invite you to contribute your innovative research and expertise to this evolving field.
The fusion of assistive technologies, robotics, and automated systems has immense potential to transform healthcare. These technologies can contribute significantly, both individually and as interconnected systems, advancing care and improving patient outcomes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), assistive technologies are pivotal in fostering inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities. Their primary goal is to enhance functionality and independence, enabling full participation in all aspects of life. In parallel, care robots have gained substantial attention, especially in robotic surgery, rehabilitation, socially assistive roles, and training for healthcare professionals. Recognized by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific, and Quality of Life Policies of the European Parliament, they are seen as highly promising. Automated systems are also playing an increasingly critical role in healthcare, influencing decision making, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation strategies. Their impact spans error-free medical therapies, improved decision workflows, and direct patient interactions through AI-driven solutions. The integration of these technologies holds strategic significance for the health sector, enabling ambient assisted living through robotics and automation. It also offers individuals the opportunity to receive care and rehabilitation in their homes, enhancing both convenience and efficacy.
This Special Issue covers a broad spectrum of topics, from scientific innovations to clinical applications, with a focus on regulatory, ethical, and societal considerations. We invite authors to submit research on the development and integration of these technologies, either individually or as part of a larger system. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assistive technologies;
- Alternative and augmentative communication;
- Rehabilitation and assistance robotics;
- Social robots;
- Automated machines;
- AI in biomedicine machine ethics;
- AI in diagnostics and therapy;
- Moral robots.
We welcome contributions in the form of commentaries, original research articles, short reports, opinions, brief communications, and reviews that address the challenges faced by health systems in this rapidly advancing field.
Prof. Dr. Daniele Giansanti
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- eHealth
- mHealth
- assistive technologies
- automated systems
- care robots
- artificial intelligence
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