Sensing in Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensors and Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Interests: robotics; systems engineering; mechanics; control engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to introduce this Special Issue on “Sensing in Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems”, a rapidly evolving field that holds immense promise for ocean exploration and environmental monitoring. As a researcher dedicated to advancing autonomous systems in marine environments, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of sensing technologies in enabling intelligent, adaptive, and resilient robotic platforms.
From high-resolution sonar, cameras, and detection sensors to AI-driven perception systems, the integration of advanced sensing capabilities is redefining how robots navigate and interact with the complex underwater environment. This issue brings together cutting-edge contributions that highlight innovations in sensor design, data fusion, and autonomous decision-making.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across robotics, oceanography, and data science, we move closer to realizing the vision of sustainable and intelligent marine operations. I extend my deepest appreciation to all the contributors, reviewers, and editorial staff for making this publication possible. I am confident that this issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and engineers, inspiring new pathways in autonomous marine robotics.
Prof. Dr. Ikuo Yamamoto
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- autonomous marine robotics
- sensor design
- data fusion
- autonomous systems
- marine environments
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