Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Models in Robotics

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will explore the development of artificial intelligence and mathematical models for controlling advanced robotics systems. As robots become more autonomous, collaborative, and capable of operating in dynamic environments, complex AI algorithms and mathematical frameworks enable their functionality. This synergy is essential for advancing robotic systems that can learn, adapt, and interact with the world in a meaningful way.

We invite researchers to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of this exciting field. The Special Issue seeks to highlight both theoretical advancements and practical applications in areas such as the following:

• Model-Based Reinforcement Learning: Applying RL algorithms that leverage predictive mathematical models to enhance robotic learning efficiency and safety.
• Human–Robot Interaction: Research on action anticipation modelling and predictive AI to facilitate natural and safe interaction between humans and robots in shared workspaces.
• AI for Advanced Robotic Sensing: Developing intelligent perception systems that use AI to process and interpret complex sensor data, enabling more accurate state estimation and environmental awareness.
• Learning from Demonstration: Utilising AI to enable robots to learn new skills from human examples, with a focus on incorporating mathematical and physical constraints for safe and reliable execution.
• Advanced Mathematical Modelling: Exploring novel mathematical models for robotic dynamics, control, and system design, including both rigid-body and soft robotics.
• Physical AI: Development of neural networks trained for the real-world environment with physical constraints to solve complex robotic problems.

This Special Issue will be a valuable platform for researchers to share cutting-edge research and innovative ideas at the nexus of AI, mathematics, and robotics, fostering further development in this rapidly evolving domain. We welcome both original research and review articles that provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art.

Dr. Mirko Raković
Guest Editor

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• artificial intelligence
• mathematical models
• robotics