This journal focuses on advancements in robotics, including control systems for mobile robots and exoskeletons, human-robot interaction, autonomous navigation in challenging environments like lunar lava tubes and industrial settings, and multi-robot coordination for tasks such as manipulation and transportation. Research also covers robot design, path planning algorithms, and the integration of AI and machine learning for enhanced robotic capabilities.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2218-6581 / 2218-6581
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Control and OptimizationQ1
Mechanical EngineeringQ1
Artificial IntelligenceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Robotics
Scopus Categories
Artificial IntelligenceControl and OptimizationMechanical Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Robot Manipulation and LearningRobotic Path Planning AlgorithmsSoft Robotics and ApplicationsRobotic Mechanisms and DynamicsRobotics and Sensor-Based LocalizationModular Robots and Swarm IntelligenceProsthetics and Rehabilitation RoboticsRobotic Locomotion and ControlMuscle activation and electromyography studiesTeleoperation and Haptic Systems