Advanced Autonomous Machines and Designs

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid technological development of machines in different applications such as vehicles, robotics, manufacturing, etc., it may raise concerns with regards to complexity, safety, performance, and maintenance costs associated with the machine operation. To partly overcome these challenges, the concept of autonomy was introduced to machines, which means the machines are able to operate with minimal influence from external controllers or users. The functionality of autonomous machines depends on the integration of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic components with informational components to reach a higher level of autonomy in machine operation (e.g., production or motion control). Toward this aim, the operation of autonomous machines is mainly related to local environment-sensing technology, remote control technology, as well as interaction with their environment. For instance, the inclusion of the autonomy concept in manufacturing processes can enhance accuracy, consistency, data collection, and connectivity in operation processes.

The primary objective of this Special Issue is to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange their latest theoretical and technological achievements and to identify critical issues and challenges for future investigation on the integration of autonomous concepts based on information system technologies in machines. The submitted papers are expected to raise original ideas and potential contributions for theory and practice. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following research areas:

• Sensing and actuation technology to machines;
• Planning and control for autonomous machines;
• Intelligent machines;
• Advanced machine design;
• Machine learning and AI for machines;
• Network-based machines;
• Reliability and resilience control of machines;
• Advanced machinery design;
• Accuracy of machine tools;
• Safety in autonomous machines;
• Advanced automation systems;
• Security of network and information systems in advanced machines;
• Fault diagnosis in autonomous machines;
• Fault prognosis in autonomous machines;
• Advanced motion control;
• Advanced manufacturing;
• Additive manufacturing;
• Industrial applications.

Prof. Dr. Hamid Reza Karimi
Prof. Dr. Kai Cheng
Prof. Dr. Yanhua Zou
Guest Editors

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