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.