Mechanism and Machine Science for Sustainable Development Goals: Contributions from the I4SDG 2025 Conference
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 645
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Interests: robotics; robot design; mechatronics; walking hexapod; design procedure; mechanics of machinery; leg–wheel
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue featuring selected papers from the Third IFToMM International Conference for Sustainable Development Goals (I4SDG 2025). This collection will highlight outstanding research presented at the forum that aligns with the United Nations 2030 Development Agenda and emphasizes the role of Mechanism and Machine Science (MMS) in fostering sustainable development.
About the IFToMM and this Special Issue
The International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science (IFToMM) is a globally active scientific community committed to advancing mechanical engineering knowledge and practice. Through initiatives like I4SDG, the IFToMM actively contributes to addressing global challenges by supporting technologies that promote sustainability, inclusiveness, and responsible innovation.
This Special Issue aims to:
- Showcase the IFToMM’s contributions toward achieving selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Present cutting-edge research from the IFToMM community with direct relevance to sustainability within the MMS domain;
- Raise awareness of the SDGs in the context of MMS research and education;
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, engineers, and scholars from both technological and humanistic disciplines;
- Strengthen the global network of researchers committed to developing sustainable engineering solutions.
Topics of Interest
We welcome original research articles, case studies, and reviews related to the theory, design, application, and practice of Mechanism and Machine Science in the context of sustainability. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Biomechanical Engineering;
- Linkages and Mechanical Control;
- Sustainable Energy Systems;
- Robotics and Mechatronics;
- Intelligent Mechatronics;
- Green Tribology;
- Humanitarian Engineering and Appropriate Technologies;
- Socio-Technical Systems for Sustainable and Inclusive Development;
- Education in MMS and SDGs;
- Computational Kinematics;
- Gearing and Transmissions;
- Vibrations and Reliability;
- Rotordynamics and Multibody Dynamics;
- Micromachines;
- Engines and Powertrains;
- History and Terminology of MMS.
We look forward to your valuable contributions that support the mission of leveraging MMS for sustainable development.
Dr. Giuseppe Carbone
Dr. Andrea Botta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- robotics and mechatronics
- green tribology
- gearing and transmissions
- rotordynamics and multibody dynamics
- engines and powertrains
- sustainable energy systems
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