18th ISTANBUL World Conference on Advances in “Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing Engineering”: ARAME-26

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

 I. Core Robotics and Autonomous Systems

This area covers the fundamental design, control, and intelligence of robotic devices.

• Robot Design, Kinematics, and Dynamics:

  • Robot Mechanism Design (manipulators, mobile robots, aerial vehicles like UAVs/drones).

  • Kinematics and Dynamics (forward, inverse, and trajectory planning).

  • Motion Control Systems (torque, velocity, and position control; robust control theory).

• Perception and Sensing:

  • Robot Vision and Computer Vision (3D vision, object recognition, pose estimation).

  • Sensor Fusion (integrating data from LiDAR, cameras, radar, and tactile sensors).

  • Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for autonomous navigation.

• Intelligent and Learning Robotics:

  • Robot Learning (Reinforcement Learning for control and decision-making).

  • Bio-Inspired Robotics and Soft Robotics (flexible, compliant robot bodies and grippers).

  • Multi-Robot Systems and Swarm Robotics (decentralized control and coordination).

• Specialized Robotics:

  • Humanoid Robotics and bipedal locomotion.

  • Biomedical and Surgical Robotics (e.g., exoskeletons, robotic surgery).

  • Field Robotics (agriculture/Ag-Robots, environmental monitoring, space exploration).

II. Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing

This focuses on the integration of technology into the factory environment to achieve automation, efficiency, and intelligence.

• Industry 4.0, 5.0, and Digital Transformation:

  • Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and the architecture of the Smart Factory.

  • Digital Twin modeling and simulation of production processes and physical systems.

  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), edge computing, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC-UA, Modbus, Profibus).

• Control Systems and Architecture:

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their architecture/programming (e.g., ladder logic).

  • SCADA Systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for intralogistics.

• Data Analytics and Optimization:

  • Predictive Maintenance (using machine learning on sensor data to forecast equipment failure).

  • Process Optimization (real-time control, quality control, and fault detection).

 III. Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC)

A crucial area focused on the safe and productive interaction between humans and machines in shared workspaces.

• Collaborative Robots (Cobots):

  • Design and implementation of safe human-robot workspaces (ISO/TS 15066 safety standards).

  • Intuitive programming and control methods for non-expert human operators.

• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI):

  • Robot intent recognition, gesture, and natural language understanding for communication.

  • Haptic and tactile feedback systems.

  • Ergonomics and operator workload reduction using assistance systems.

• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR):

  • Using AR/VR for maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) and remote assistance.

  • Training and simulation in virtual factory environments.

 IV. Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Topics related to the physical processes of fabrication and assembly that are enabled by automation.

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing):

  • Robotics integration for large-scale and in-situ 3D printing.

  • Material science for new print materials and process control.

• Advanced Joining and Assembly:

  • Robotic welding, laser processing, and automated assembly systems.

  • Hybrid Manufacturing (combining additive and subtractive processes).

• Computer-Aided Systems:

  • Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and process planning.

  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).

V. Cross-Cutting Issues

These topics address the broader societal and commercial implications of these technologies.

• Security and Safety:

  • Cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT).

  • Functional Safety and risk assessment in automated production environments.

• Ethics and Regulations:

  • Ethical implications of AI and autonomous decision-making in robotics.

  • The impact of automation on the workforce (reskilling, future of work).

• Sustainability and Green Manufacturing (Industry 5.0):

  • Energy-efficient robotics and resource-aware control systems.

  • Automation for recycling and disassembly of complex products.