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Condition-Based Maintenance, Instrumentation and Data Analysis Methods Aiming Efficient Operation of Internal Combustion Engines submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13581 | Submission Open
Keywords: condition-based maintenance; efficiency; instrumentation; internal combustion engines; thermal power plants; transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Advances in Path Planning and Autonomous Navigation submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4669 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
State of the Art in the Field of Machine and System Testing to Assist in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Failures
edited by Pascal Vrignat
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1781 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; maintenance policies; prognostics and health management; industry 4.0; prognosis; diagnosis; case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Emerging Approaches to Intelligent and Autonomous Systems
edited by and Andreas L. Symeonidis
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open
Keywords: autonomous and intelligent systems; autonomous robotics; multiple agent systems; autonomous systems algorithms; autonomous cars; internet of things; cyber– physical systems; model driven engineering; systems security; testing and validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Nonlinear Mechanical Vibration in Machine Design
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1166 | Submission Open
Keywords: vibration analysis; structural dynamics; mechanical system; linear and nonlinear systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Vibration-Based Machines Wear Monitoring and Prediction submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: condition monitoring; prediction; rotating machine; simulation; signal processing; vibration; wear monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Modelling, Design and Optimization of Wind Turbines submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open
Keywords: wind; renewable; energy transition; experiment; simulation; optimization; design; load; co-design; wake; wind farm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Turbomachinery)
Recent Advances in Smart Design and Manufacturing Technology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13669 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; additive manufacturing; generative design; reverse engineering; extended reality; remanufacturing; smart maintenance; product and process monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Design and Control of Electrical Machines II submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10852 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical machines and systems; novel design; advanced control; wireless sensor network; internet of things; artificial intelligence; electric vehicles; power devices; power systems; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Intelligent Control and Active Safety Techniques for Road Vehicles
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6095 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent control; active safety; autonomous vehicles; semi-autonomous vehicles; driver– vehicle– road interactions; AI-based control; coordinated control; vehicle networking; driver models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)
Autonomous Navigation of Mobile Robots and UAV submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5980 | Submission Open
Keywords: path planning for autonomous agents; enhancing localization of a mobile robot; motion control of a mobile robot; application of mobile robots to specific areas; multi-agent management system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Robust Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) and Induction Motors (IM) submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4696 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Advanced Navigation, Control and Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
edited by Cai Luo
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2754 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Advances in Robotic Manipulation through Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Gripping Concepts submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2583 | Submission Open
Keywords: grasping; assembly; learning; perception; manipulation; gripper; control; 3D nesting for packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Advancing Human-Robot Collaboration in Industry 4.0 submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2416 | Submission Open
Keywords: data; analytics; flexibility; stability; efficiency; collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Recent Trends in Sensor Fusion Algorithms Using Intelligent Signal Processing Methods
edited by , , Engang Tian and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2383 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Advancements in Condition Monitoring of Electric Motors: Integrating Digital Twins, AI, and IoT for Enhanced Operational Efficiency, Fault Diagnosis, and Cybersecurity submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2013 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric motors; industrial applications; fault diagnosis; prognosis; predictive maintenance; smart sensors; condition monitoring; data collection and security challenges; digital twins; artificial intelligence; secure communication protocols; critical infrastructure protection; wireless sensor networks (WSNs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence Technology for High-End Equipment Fault Diagnosis
edited by Bingyan Chen and Yao Cheng
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1639 | Submission Open
Keywords: signal processing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; machine condition monitoring; machine fault diagnosis; high-end equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Design and Control of Agricultural Robots
edited by Weixin Zhai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1194 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural robot systems; sensing technologies; navigation and localization; robot manipulation and automation; intelligent control systems; human– robot interaction; field monitoring and data analysis; geographical information science; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Selected Papers from MEDER 2024: Advances of Mechanism Design for Robotic Machines submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 1009 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Industrial Robot Operation in the Era of Industry 5.0
edited by Henrique Simas, Roberto Simoni, , and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 906 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Design and Analysis of Air Bearings with Applications in the Design of High-Precision Machines
edited by Siyu Gao, Chenhui An, and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 721 | Submission Open
Keywords: air bearings; ultraprecision machines; high-precision machines; stiffness; dynamic characteristics; high-speed stability; micro-vibrations; surface waviness; manufacturing tolerances; surface roughness; pneumatic hammer; vortex vibration; angular displacement; compound restrictors; inertia effects; smart spindles and in-process sensing; multiphysics-based modelling and analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Safety and Security of AI in Autonomous Driving
edited by Sohrab Mokhtari and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 519 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicle Engineering)
Human–Robot Interaction/Collaboration: Theory and Applications
edited by and Yuwen Li
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– robot collaboration; robotic manipulation and interaction; dynamic modelling; digitial twin; machine learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Systems)
Bridging the Control Theory, Optimization, and Learning: Application in Robotics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: Lyapunov function; value function; robotics; optimization; nonlinear control; MPC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machine Design and Theory)
Advanced Magnetic Methods in Robotics
edited by Mohammad Hasan Dad Ansari and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic methods; robotics; magnetic actuators; magnetic sensors; magnetic materials; magnetic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Additive Manufacturing of Electrical Machines submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical machines and drives; additive manufacturing; electrical machine designs; sustainable manufacturing; electrical machines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Advances in Laser Welding Techniques
edited by Zifa Xu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser welding and joining technologies; quality of laser-welded joints; modeling and simulation; advanced materials; microstructure; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
Flexibility and Efficiency in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
edited by Ismail M. Ali and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: reconfigurable manufacturing systems; digital twin; Industry 4.0; cyber-physical systems; artificial intelligence; autonomous robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Design of High-Temperature Gas Turbines
edited by Kang Pan
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas turbines; advanced combustion systems; thermal management; control and monitoring systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Turbomachinery)
Design and Control of Connected and Autonomous Machines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: connected and autonomous machines; control system; wireless communication; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Soft Wearable Robots: Design and Realization
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft wearable robots; robot-aided rehabilitation; ergonomic mechanism; intelligent system and control; artificial intelligence; human-machine interface; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Advances in Composites Manufacturing: Machines, Systems and Processes submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5066 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; manufacturing; systems and processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Design Methods for Mechanical and Industrial Innovation submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18125 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Cyber-Physical Systems in Intelligent Manufacturing submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8007 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber-physical systems; human– cyber-physical systems; intelligent manufacturing; artificial intelligence; big data; industry 5.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Manufacturing)
Optimization and Design of Compliant Mechanisms
edited by , Jinqing Zhan and Nguyen Vu Linh
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6552 | Submission Open
Keywords: compliant mechanism; constant force mechanism; optimization; micro-positioner; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Empowering Design and Production Automation with Data-Driven and Machine Learning Approaches
edited by Mehdi Tarkian
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2508 | Submission Open
Keywords: foundations and algorithms; data acquisition and processing; design automation; production automation; quality control and assurance; supply chain and logistics; integration of IoT with ML; case studies and industrial applications; ethical; social; and security implications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of Power Machinery: Developments and Challenges
edited by Sajad Saraygord Afshari
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2248 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Applications of AI and Digital Twinning in Electric Machines
edited by Farzad Ferdowsi
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2006 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric machines; AI; digital twin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Advanced Technologies for Sheet Metal Forming
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: stamping; spin forming; superplastic forming; increamental sheet forming; hydroforming; roll forming; process simulation; tooling technologies; metal fabrication processes; welding and joining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Material Processing Technology)
Design and Experimental Activity of Testing Machines and Mechanical Test Rigs submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8338 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical testing; fatigue design; finite element analysis; vibration monitoring; optimization; electrical actuation; safety design; commissioning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Rolling Element Bearings submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6675 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnostics; rolling element bearing; remaining useful life prediction; condition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Electrical Machines in Electric Vehicles submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5944 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical machines; electric vehicles; electrical machines and drives; motor drives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical Machines and Drives)
Recent Advances in Medical Robotics
edited by Clemente Lauretti, Alessia Noccaro and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5831 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodal control interfaces for medical robots; sensory feedback; mechanical design of HMIs for medical robots; haptic devices for medical applications; tele-operation in medical robotics; control strategies for safe human– robot interaction; control and feedback approaches for supernumerary robotic limbs; biomechanics; kinematics and dynamics in human– robot interaction; exoskeletons and prostheses; collaborative robots; bio-cooperative systems for medical applications; assistive and rehabilitation robots; surgical robots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines)
Machinery Condition Monitoring and Intelligent Fault Diagnosis
edited by Hongli Gao and Zhichao You
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5628 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis for Rotating Machinery
edited by , Lei Xiao, and Qing Li
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5227 | Submission Open
Keywords: rotating machinery; condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; signal processing; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Machines Testing and Maintenance)
Design and Application of Medical and Rehabilitation Robots submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4545 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical robots; rehabilitation robots; assistive robotics; virtual reality; serious games; prosthetics; wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation and Control Systems)
Applications of Piezoelectric Devices and Materials submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4392 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric materials; transducers; nano-positioning; motion control; sensing; energy harvasting; non-linearity modeling; precision engineering; mechatronic systems; power electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS))
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