About Industrial Robot

Aims and scope

Industrial Robot (IR) publishes cutting-edge, peer-reviewed research articles, technology reviews and specially commissioned case studies that advance robotic science and engineering. The journal aims to disseminate high-impact research and strategic insights covering all aspects of robotics, automation and intelligent systems in all industries.

IR emphasizes publication of novel contributions validated through physical implementation and experimentation. Papers reporting results verified only in simulation are considered out of scope. This focus on applied research ensures the journal provides maximum value to industry professionals, researchers, and practitioners developing real-world robotic solutions.

Industrial Robot's coverage spans, but is not limited to:

  • Advanced manipulation, grasping, and dexterous robotic hands
  • Aerial, underwater, and field robotics
  • Agricultural robotics and their applications 
  • AI, machine learning and deep learning for robotics
  • Assistive and rehabilitation robotics
  • Autonomous systems, vehicles and drones
  • Bio-inspired and bio-hybrid robotics
  • Blockchain technologies in industrial robotics
  • Cloud robotics and their applications
  • Collaborative robots and human-robot collaboration
  • Evolutionary and developmental robotics
  • Human-robot interaction and interfaces
  • Intelligent robotics and their applications
  • Mobile, field, and service robotics
  • Modular self-reconfigurable robotics
  • Novel design of robot mechanisms 
  • Prosthetics and exoskeletons
  • Reinforcement and imitation learning in robotics
  • Robot dynamics, control and motion planning algorithms
  • Robot ethics, human factors and social impact
  • Robot learning and adaptation
  • Robot reliability and safety
  • Robot vision, perception, and scene understanding
  • Robotics for inspection, maintenance, and repair
  • Robotic manufacturing, assembly, and industrial automation
  • Soft robotics and novel actuators
  • Space robotics and their applications
  • Swarm robotics and multi-robot systems
  • Teleoperation, telerobotics, and haptics

The journal aims to provide its readership with interdisciplinary insights into the complete spectrum of robotics research, connecting theory with impactful applications. Authors are encouraged to highlight the real-world value and potential societal benefits of their innovations.