Advances and Challenges in Robotic Manipulation
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 131
Special Issue Editors
Interests: robotics and control theory; micro-manipulation; image processing/analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Humans are capable of manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, and materials to perform complex tasks. Replicating this capability in robotic systems has long been a fundamental challenge in robotics. The first robotic manipulator, developed in the 1960s, was designed for repetitive tasks with a limited degree of freedom. Over the decades, advancements in sensing, control, and machine learning have significantly expanded robotic manipulation capabilities. Today, research in this field is rapidly evolving, addressing challenges in perception, dexterity, learning, and adaptability across various environments.
The Special Issue “Advances and Challenges in Robotic Manipulation” aims to summarize the latest developments and emerging trends in this field. It provides an international platform for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to discuss key challenges, share knowledge and open-source tools, and highlight high-impact applications of robotic manipulation. By showcasing recent breakthroughs and future opportunities, this Special Issue seeks to advance the state of the art and inspire further innovation in robotic manipulation.
We welcome submissions from all related topics in academic research and industry, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Modelling, design, and control of robotic grippers, hands, and manipulators;
- Planning and perception for robotic grasping and dexterous manipulation;
- Learning-based approaches for robotic manipulation;
- Manipulation in dynamic and unstructured environments;
- Robotic handling of deformable and soft objects;
- Safety, robustness, and human–robot interaction in manipulation;
- Sim-to-real transfer in robotic manipulation;
- Industrial and real-world applications of robotic manipulation.
Dr. Quang Minh Ta
Dr. Tan Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- robotic manipulation
- grasping
- dexterous manipulation
- motion planning
- learning-based approaches
- sim-to-real transfer
- industrial robotics
- deformable objects
- dynamic environments
- human–robot interaction
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