Advances in AI-Enabled Applications for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies, there has been a growing interest in exploring their synergistic potential across various domains. AI-powered drones have revolutionized industries such as agriculture, transportation, surveillance, disaster management, and many more. The integration of AI and drones offers unprecedented capabilities, enabling autonomous navigation, intelligent decision making, and enhanced data collection and analysis. To foster the exchange of knowledge and advancements in this exciting field, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue dedicated to the exploration of AI and drones.

Presentation of the Call for Papers:

We invite researchers and experts from academia and industry to contribute their original research findings, case studies, and innovative ideas to this Special Issue. This call for papers aims to gather high-quality research contributions that explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the use of AI and drones. We encourage submissions that demonstrate novel applications, theoretical advancements, experiments, and practical implementations pertaining to this interdisciplinary field.

Topics Covered:

The Special Issue welcomes submissions covering a wide range of topics related to AI and drones, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Autonomous drone navigation and control using AI techniques;
• AI-based object detection, recognition, and tracking for drones;
• Machine learning and deep learning algorithms for drone data analysis;
• Swarm intelligence and collective behavior of AI-powered drones;
• AI-driven decision-making and mission planning in drone applications;
• Sensor fusion and data integration techniques for drone-based AI systems;
• AI-enabled drone applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and forestry;
• Drone-based surveillance and security systems utilizing AI algorithms;
• AI-driven drone imaging, mapping, and 3D reconstruction techniques;
• Ethical and legal considerations in the integration of AI and drones;
• Human-drone interaction and collaboration in AI-enabled drone systems;
• Edge computing and distributed AI for real-time drone applications.

This list is not exhaustive, and we welcome submissions on related topics that contribute to the advancement of AI and drone technologies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and witnessing the collective knowledge and insights that will shape the future of AI and drones. Join us in this exciting journey to explore the limitless possibilities that arise from the integration of AI and drones.

Sincerely,

Dr. Wilfried Yves Hamilton Adoni
Dr. Moez Krichen
Dr. Jamal Berrich
Guest Editors

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. Machines is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 2400 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.