Applications Based on Symmetry/Asymmetry in Control Engineering
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 886
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry considerations can play a role in the design, development, modeling, and control of robots, particularly in the context of automatic control.
System Modeling: By identifying symmetries in the mechanical structure or motion patterns of the robot, engineers can reduce the complexity of the mathematical models used for control design. This simplification can lead to more efficient analysis and control algorithms.
Control Algorithm Design: If the robot’s structure or task exhibits symmetries, control strategies can be developed to exploit these symmetries. This can involve designing controllers that take advantage of symmetric properties to improve coordination, synchronization, or the performance of the robot’s movements.
Stability and Performance Analysis: By understanding the symmetries present in the system dynamics and control algorithms, engineers can analyze the stability properties and design control strategies that preserve or exploit these symmetries. Symmetry-based stability analysis can provide insights into the robustness and performance of the control system.
Task Execution: By exploiting symmetries in the task, such as repetitive or periodic motions, control algorithms can be designed to optimize the robot’s performance, reduce energy consumption, or improve accuracy in task execution.
Human–Robot Interactions: By synchronizing the robot’s movements with the user’s actions or leveraging symmetries in the user’s gestures or commands, control algorithms can enhance the coordination and collaboration between humans and robots.
This Special Issue welcomes all contributions on the recent advances in the study of automatic control of modeling and methods.
Prof. Dr. Ricardo López-Gutiérrez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- robot
- automatic control
- system modeling
- control algorithm
- stability and performance analysis
- task execution
- human–robot interactions
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