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.