16th MILAN International Conference on Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing Engineering: ICRAME-26

Call for papers/Topics

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

1. Core Robotics & Autonomous Systems

This area covers the fundamental mechanics, control, and "brain" of a robot.

• Robot Kinematics & Dynamics:

  • Forward and inverse kinematics for multi-DOF (Degree of Freedom) arms.

  • Trajectory planning and motion control in cluttered environments.

• Perception & Sensing:

  • 3D Computer Vision: Pose estimation, object tracking, and semantic segmentation.

  • Sensor Fusion: Combining LiDAR, RADAR, and Ultrasonic data for 360° awareness.

  • SLAM: Simultaneous Localization and Mapping for navigation in GPS-denied areas.

• Intelligent Navigation:

  • AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots): Pathfinding in dynamic warehouses.

  • Swarm Robotics: Decentralized coordination of multiple small robots for search-and-rescue.

  • Bio-inspired Locomotion: Bipedal/quadrupedal movement (e.g., Boston Dynamics style) and soft robotics.

2. Industrial Automation & Smart Manufacturing

The integration of technology to create the "Smart Factory" (Industry 4.0/5.0).

• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS):

  • Digital Twins: Creating real-time virtual replicas of entire production lines.

  • IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things): Edge computing and 5G communication protocols between machines.

• Control Systems Architecture:

  • PLC & SCADA: Advanced programming for large-scale industrial supervision.

  • Embedded Systems: Real-time operating systems (RTOS) for low-latency hardware control.

• Process Optimization:

  • AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: Analyzing vibration and heat data to fix machines before they break.

  • Automated Quality Control: Using high-speed cameras and AI to detect 1mm defects in real-time.

3. Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) & Collaboration

As robots move out of cages and onto the shop floor alongside humans.

• Collaborative Robots (Cobots):

  • Force-limiting sensors for safe, cage-free operation near human workers.

  • Lead-through programming (manually moving the robot arm to "teach" it a path).

• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI):

  • Haptics: Tactile feedback systems for remote surgery or hazardous material handling.

  • Gesture & Natural Language Control: Using voice or hand signals to direct industrial robots.

  • Augmented Reality (AR): Using AR glasses to overlay repair instructions onto physical machines.

• Exoskeletons: Wearable robotics for worker fatigue reduction and heavy lifting assistance.

4. Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Techniques that rely on high-precision robotics to create products.

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing):

  • Robotic-arm-based large-scale 3D printing (concrete, metal, carbon fiber).

  • Hybrid manufacturing (combining 3D printing with CNC milling).

• Micro & Nano-Manufacturing:

  • Precision assembly of semiconductors and medical implants.

  • MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) fabrication.

• Automated Joining & Assembly:

  • High-speed robotic welding, laser cutting, and precision adhesive dispensing.

5. Cross-Cutting Issues (The "Industry 5.0" Shift)

Addressing the societal, ethical, and environmental impact of engineering.

• Green Manufacturing & Sustainability:

  • Energy-Aware Robotics: Optimizing robot movement to minimize power consumption.

  • Robotics for Circularity: Automating the disassembly of electronics and batteries for recycling.

• Safety & Cybersecurity:

  • Functional safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066).

  • Securing industrial control systems (ICS) from remote hacking.

• Ethics & Workforce:

  • The "Future of Work": Reskilling programs for human-AI collaborative roles.

  • Liability and accountability in autonomous decision-making.