Advances in Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence for Smart Manufacturing
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: scheduling in additive manufacturing systems; simulation optimization theory and applications; learning-based approaches for production scheduling; multi-agent scheduling and path planning for robotic systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart manufacturing systems are rapidly evolving, driven by advances in digital technologies and the need for greater efficiency, flexibility, and responsiveness. At the core of this transformation lies the integration of mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI), which together provide powerful tools for modeling, optimization, and intelligent decision-making in complex production environments.
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances at the intersection of mathematics, AI, and smart manufacturing. We invite original research that develops mathematical models, data-driven algorithms, and AI-enhanced decision-making methods for addressing critical challenges in modern manufacturing systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: mathematical modeling and optimization for manufacturing; AI-driven production planning and scheduling; machine learning approaches and their applications in manufacturing; the use of large language and vision models in manufacturing systems; simulation-based and learning-based optimization methods; and intelligent coordination of multi-robot systems.
We welcome contributions from researchers and practitioners in mathematics, machine learning, manufacturing, automation, computer science, operations research, and related fields. The goal of this Special Issue is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and to present innovative approaches that advance both the theory and practice of smart manufacturing.
Dr. Chunlong Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mathematical modeling and optimization for manufacturing
- AI-driven production planning and scheduling
- AI and machine learning in manufacturing
- large models for manufacturing systems
- reinforcement learning in manufacturing
- intelligent coordination of multi-robot systems
- simulation-based optimization for manufacturing
- learning-based optimization for manufacturing
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