Critical Materials and Components for High-Performance Magnetic Encoders in Robotics and Unmanned Systems
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Interests: magnetic materials; MEMS/NEMS; magnetic positioning systems; reliability of materials; weathering tests; measurement technologies for materials durability
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Dear Colleagues,
Magnetic encoders are essential positioning devices for actuators and reducers in robotics and unmanned systems, valued for their compact size, robustness in adverse environments, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness. High-performance magnetic encoders, achieving high accuracy and rapid response, typically comprise hard magnets, sensors, and integrated circuitry. However, their performance is complex and highly dependent on the specific combination of materials and components used. This complexity is further amplified by the challenge of designing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) that can optimally support the encoder's functionality.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for discussions on the design, fabrication, and testing of magnetic encoders, with a specific focus on the critical role of materials and components. We solicit contributions presenting research on magnetic encoders utilizing both commercial off-the-shelf and novel materials/components to achieve high performance. Application examples and application-oriented approaches aligned with industrial practices are also of central interest. Please note that investigations solely focused on material processing and properties are not considered within the scope unless a direct relevance to encoder component performance is clearly demonstrated.
We sincerely invite researchers in related fields to submit their manuscripts to this Special Issue.
Dr. Chiao-Chi Lin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- magnetic encoders
- magnetic sensors
- hard magnets
- readout ICs
- positioning accuracy
- unmanned systems
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