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About the Journal

The Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering research in robotics, intelligent automation, cyber-physical systems, and smart technologies. The journal provides a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, developers, and industry professionals to communicate theoretical, computational, experimental, and applied research in robotics and intelligent systems.

The journal covers a broad range of topics including autonomous systems, industrial automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning in robotics, human–robot interaction, sensor networks, cyber-physical systems, machine vision, smart manufacturing, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, embedded intelligence, the Internet of Things, mechatronics, mobile robotics, service robotics, and intelligent infrastructure.

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research involving computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital twins, simulation, smart cities, and related technological fields.

Research addressing robotic perception, navigation and control, collaborative robotics, assistive technologies, robotics for healthcare, agricultural and environmental robotics, industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, soft robotics, humanoid systems, and emerging intelligent-machine technologies is within the journal's scope.

The Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems welcomes original research articles, review articles, short communications, case studies, technical notes, engineering analyses, perspectives, and other scholarly submissions appropriate to its scope.

Manuscripts are considered in accordance with the journal's scope, editorial policies, ethical requirements, author guidelines, and peer-review procedures. The journal is committed to responsible scholarly communication, research integrity, transparent editorial practices, accurate publication metadata, and responsible dissemination of research in robotics, automation, and smart systems.

Aim and Scope

The Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, case studies, technical notes, engineering analyses, perspectives, and other scholarly contributions covering robotics, intelligent automation, cyber-physical systems, and smart technologies.

Submissions are welcome across the following thematic domains, including but not limited to:

Fundamentals of Robotics & Intelligent Machines

Robot design, architecture, and kinematic and dynamic modeling
Motion planning, trajectory optimization, and control systems
Perception, sensor fusion, environment mapping, and localization
Human–robot interaction (HRI), collaboration, and co-robotics
Safety, reliability, and ethical considerations in autonomous systems

Autonomous Systems, Navigation & Control

Autonomous navigation in structured and unstructured environments
Path planning, obstacle avoidance, and adaptive control
SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and real-time positioning
Distributed autonomy, multi-agent systems, and swarm robotics
Robust control, fault-tolerant control, and system optimization

Industrial Automation & Robotic Manufacturing

Smart factories, Industry 4.0 technologies, and cyber–physical systems
Robotic automation for assembly, inspection, and logistics
Collaborative robots (cobots) in industrial workflows
Industrial sensors, machine vision, and predictive maintenance
Automation system design, integration, and performance analysis

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Intelligent Automation

AI-driven robotics, machine perception, and decision-making algorithms
Deep learning for robotics, automation, and sensor data analysis
Reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and adaptive intelligence
Autonomous decision systems, reasoning, and cognitive robotics
AI safety, explainable AI, and algorithmic transparency

Smart Systems, IoT & Cyber–Physical Integration

Internet of Things (IoT), IIoT, and networked intelligent systems
Embedded systems, real-time computing, and edge AI
Distributed sensing, smart devices, and intelligent environments
Cyber–physical systems for infrastructure, healthcare, and industry
Connectivity protocols, interoperability, and system security

Mobile, Field & Service Robotics

Mobile robots for exploration, inspection, and environmental monitoring
Agricultural, underwater, aerial (UAVs/UGVs), and space robotics
Service robots for healthcare, hospitality, and domestic applications
Disaster response, search and rescue, and hazardous-environment robotics
Field robotics for mining, construction, and energy sectors

Humanoid, Bio-inspired & Soft Robotics

Humanoid robot mechanics, locomotion, and manipulation
Bio-inspired designs, biomimetic algorithms, and evolutionary robotics
Soft actuators, soft sensors, and compliant robotic materials
Wearable robotics, exoskeletons, and rehabilitation technologies
Locomotion strategies including walking, climbing, flying, swimming, and hybrid motion

Automation in Smart Infrastructure & Smart Cities

Intelligent transportation systems, autonomous vehicles, and mobility solutions
Smart grids, smart buildings, and infrastructure automation
Distributed monitoring systems for utilities, environment, and public safety
Robotics and automation for urban planning, sustainability, and energy management
Integration of big data, digital twins, and smart-city systems

Sensing, Vision & Cognitive Systems

Computer vision, 3D imaging, and visual perception for robotics
Tactile, auditory, and multimodal sensing technologies
Cognitive systems for recognition, decision-making, and adaptation
Pattern analysis, feature extraction, and object tracking
Sensor networks, intelligent imaging, and situational awareness

Human–Robot Interaction & Assistive Technologies

Ergonomics, interface design, and intuitive user control
Emotion-aware, socially interactive, and service-oriented robots
Healthcare robotics for rehabilitation, surgery, and patient support
Assistive technologies for older adults and people with disabilities
Ethical, societal, and legal considerations in human-facing robotics

Smart Materials, Actuators & Mechatronics

Advanced actuation technologies including piezoelectric, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Mechatronic system design, integration, and control
Intelligent materials, shape-memory alloys, and adaptive surfaces
High-performance robotics hardware and embedded systems
Robotic platform design and engineering research

Simulation, Digital Twins & Virtual Prototyping

Virtual environments, simulation tools, and physics-based modeling
Digital twin development for robotic systems and industrial automation
Verification, validation, and testing through simulation
Model-based design, optimization, and prototype evaluation
AI-assisted simulation for predictive analysis

Security, Privacy & Ethical Considerations

Cybersecurity for robotic and autonomous systems
Secure communication, encryption, and resilience in automation
Ethical robotics, governance, and responsible AI deployment
Regulatory frameworks, certification, and risk assessment
Safety protocols for human–machine systems

Emerging & Interdisciplinary Technologies

Quantum robotics, neuromorphic computing, and advanced control paradigms
Nanorobotics, microbots, and biomedical microdevices
Hybrid AI–robotics systems, cloud robotics, and swarm intelligence
Green automation, energy-efficient robotics, and sustainability
Emerging intelligent-machine technologies and interdisciplinary robotics research

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research connecting robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, engineering, computer science, materials science, healthcare, environmental systems, and other relevant fields where such integration is central to the research question.

Editorial and Peer-Review Policy

Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems follows the editorial and peer-review procedures described in the journal's policies and author guidelines. Manuscripts are assessed for relevance to the journal's scope, originality, methodological considerations, ethical compliance, and suitability for publication.

Key Features:

Manuscripts undergo an appropriate editorial assessment before entering the applicable review process.
Submissions may undergo originality, plagiarism, and research-integrity checks in accordance with the journal's policies and workflow.
Eligible manuscripts are evaluated by appropriate reviewers and/or editors with relevant subject expertise according to the journal's stated peer-review model.
Reviewers are expected to provide objective, confidential, and constructive evaluations in accordance with the applicable reviewer guidelines.
Editorial decisions are made in accordance with the journal's policies, the outcome of the applicable review process, and relevant ethical and editorial considerations.
Authors may be asked to respond to reviewer or editorial comments and submit revisions where required.
Editors, reviewers, and authors are expected to maintain confidentiality and comply with the journal's publication ethics and research-integrity requirements.

Publication Frequency & Format

The Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems is published Annual (One issue per year) . Accepted articles are made available online in HTML and PDF formats following completion of the applicable editorial and production processes.

Publication timing may vary depending on editorial assessment, peer-review requirements, revision, production, and other applicable journal procedures.

Open Access Policy

All scholarly articles published in the Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems are immediately and permanently available online without subscription, registration, payment, or embargo. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Indexing & Archiving

The Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems may be discoverable through appropriate scholarly indexing, abstracting, and discovery services. Inclusion in any external service is subject to that service's eligibility requirements, evaluation procedures, policies, and acceptance decisions.

The journal is committed to maintaining accurate publication metadata, persistent identifiers, accessible article landing pages, and the continued availability of published scholarly content.

Information about indexing, abstracting, discovery, and preservation services is reported on a journal-specific basis and updated when the relevant status has been established and verified.

For Manuscript Submission

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, case reports, opinion papers, and other scholarly contributions through the journal's Online Manuscript Submission System. All submissions should comply with the journal's Author Guidelines, including manuscript preparation, ethical requirements, authorship criteria, funding disclosures, conflict-of-interest statements, and reporting standards.

Authors can submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Submission System (Submit Manuscript).

Publication Ethics & Integrity

Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems is committed to responsible scholarly publishing and research integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow the journal's applicable ethical, confidentiality, authorship, disclosure, and research-integrity requirements.

Manuscripts may undergo appropriate originality, plagiarism, authorship, ethical, and other research-integrity checks in accordance with the journal's policies and editorial workflow.

Where concerns regarding publication misconduct or research integrity arise, the journal may undertake appropriate editorial review and action in accordance with its applicable policies.

Journal Benefits

International Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Journal

Open Access Publishing in accordance with the journal's licensing terms

DOI Registration for Published Articles, Where Applicable

Editorial and Peer-Review Procedures Defined by the Journal

Editorial and Reviewer Support Appropriate to the Journal

Responsible and Transparent Scholarly Publishing Practices

Commitment to Research Integrity and Accurate Scholarly Communication

Online Publication Following Editorial Acceptance and Production Completion

Persistent Article Identification and Ongoing Availability of Published Content

Article Discovery and Indexing Status Reported on a Service-Specific Basis

Support for Scholarly Communication and Open Research Practices, Where Applicable

JOURNAL PARTICULARS

Title	Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems
Frequency	Annual (One issue per year)
ISSN	2839-6405
Publisher Name	Confmeets Publishing
Legal / Parent Organization	CONVE INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
Starting Year	2026
Subject	Engineering
Language	English
Publication Format	Online
Email ID	support@confmeets.com
Mobile No.	(+91) 9177731784
Publisher Country	India
Publisher Address	Radha Residency, 4th Floor, Sai Priya Gardens,Madhurawada,Visakhapatnam, 530041, Andhra Pradesh, India
Publisher & Ownership	View Details

Title

Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems

Frequency

Annual (One issue per year)

ISSN

2839-6405

Publisher Name

Confmeets Publishing

Legal / Parent Organization

CONVE INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD

Starting Year

2026

Subject

Engineering

Language

English

Publication Format

Online

Email ID

support@confmeets.com

Mobile No.

(+91) 9177731784

Publisher Country

India

Publisher Address

Radha Residency, 4th Floor, Sai Priya Gardens,Madhurawada,Visakhapatnam, 530041, Andhra Pradesh, India

Publisher & Ownership

View Details

Current Issue Highlights

SCHOLARLY DISCOVERY & PUBLISHING INFRASTRUCTURE

The journal supports scholarly discoverability, persistent identification, accurate publication metadata, and responsible dissemination of published scholarly content.

Information about indexing, abstracting, discovery, preservation, identifiers, licensing, and publishing standards is reported on a journal-specific basis and only where the relevant status has been established and verified.

Stage 1	Initial Quality & Plagiarism Check The manuscript is reviewed for journal scope, basic submission requirements, ethical compliance, and similarity/plagiarism concerns.
Stage 2	Editorial Assessment & Peer Review Manuscripts that pass the initial screening undergo editorial assessment and independent peer review in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy.
Stage 3	Revision & Editorial Decision Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editor comments. A final editorial decision is made after the required review and revision stages are completed.
Stage 4	Production & Publication Accepted manuscripts proceed to production, author proofing, final quality checks, and online publication.

English	Publication Language
Single-Blind	Peer-Review Model
17%	Acceptance Rate
<18%	Similarity Screening Guideline
Open Access	Access Model

Journal of Robotics, Automation and Smart Systems

Editorial Board

Inam Ullah (PhD)

Wangdo Kim (PhD)

Dr Xin Lu (PhD)

YOUSEF FARHAOUI (PhD)

Dr Mojtaba Ahmadieh Khanesar (PhD)

Zhao Feng (PhD)

Muhammad Mubashir (M.Sc)

About the Journal

Aim and Scope