Robotic Intelligence Developments Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Robot Perception, Learning and Decision—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics has ushered in a new era of autonomous, adaptive and intelligent systems capable of performing complex tasks across a wide range of domains. This Special Issue, entitled ‘Robotic Intelligence Developments Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Robot Perception, Learning and Decision—2nd Edition’, aims to explore the transformative role of AI in advancing robotic capabilities, with particular focus on the following key areas: Large Language Models, reinforcement learning in autonomous robots, robot perception through computer vision, humanoid robots with affective computing, collaborative robots (cobots), smart manufacturing in the context of Industry 4.0, intelligent medical robots, augmented reality-enhanced robot interactions, context-aware and adaptive systems and multi-robot systems leveraging collective intelligence.

We invite contributions that delve into how AI is reshaping these domains, enabling robots to learn, perceive, collaborate and adapt in dynamic real-world environments. Topics of interest include the development of advanced BCIs for human–robot interactions, the application of reinforcement learning for autonomous decision-making, the evolution of humanoid robots equipped with affective computing for emotional intelligence and the use of cobots in industrial and collaborative settings. Additionally, we encourage research on AI-driven advancements in smart manufacturing, medical robotics, augmented reality interfaces and multi-robot systems. Our goal is to highlight how AI is driving new developments in robotic intelligence, improving robot autonomy, adaptability and interactivity.

We look forward to submissions of innovative research that explore these exciting areas and contribute to the ongoing evolution of intelligent robotics.

Dr. Yanhong Peng
Prof. Dr. Fernando Gomez-Bravo
Guest Editors

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