BUDAPEST 4th World Congress on Robotics, Manufacturing & Automobile Engineering: BRMAE-27

Call for papers/Topics

All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:

Foundational & Independent Topics

These areas focus on the distinct core principles unique to each specific engineering discipline.

1. Robotics Engineering

The study of the design, construction, operation, and application of autonomous or semi-autonomous machines.

• Robot Kinematics and Dynamics: Forward and inverse kinematics, spatial transformations, and Lagrangian mechanics.

• Actuators and Drives: Electric motors (stepper, servo), pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and smart material actuators.

• Sensing and Perception: LiDAR, computer vision, ultrasonic sensors, IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units), and sensor fusion.

• Robot Programming and Operating Systems: ROS (Robot Operating System), motion planning algorithms (A*, RRT), and behavior trees.

2. Manufacturing Engineering

The study of turning raw materials into finished products through various industrial processes.

• Traditional Machining Processes: Turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining.

• Forming and Casting Processes: Forging, extrusion, rolling, sand casting, and injection molding.

• Additive Manufacturing: 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS) and rapid prototyping.

• Metrology and Quality Control: Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), statistical process control (SPC), and Six Sigma methodologies.

3. Automobile Engineering

The study of the design, manufacture, and operation of ground vehicles.

• Powertrain Systems: Internal combustion engines (ICE), transmissions, differentials, and drivetrain configurations.

• Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis: Suspension systems, steering geometry, braking mechanics, and tire-road interactions.

• Automotive Aerodynamics: Drag coefficient reduction, wind tunnel testing, and downforce management.

• Vehicle Body and Safety Architecture: Crashworthiness, crumple zones, and cabin ergonomics.

Interrelated & Integrated Topics

These fields represent the massive overlap where these three disciplines converge to create modern industrial and transport systems.

1. Industrial Automation and Mechatronics

The direct intersection of robotics and manufacturing, focusing on automated production lines.

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs: Self-navigating robots used for material handling in factories.

• Robotic Welding and Assembly: Deployment of articulated robotic arms in automotive assembly lines.

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Industrial digital computers used to control manufacturing processes and robotic cells.

• SCADA Systems: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for monitoring entire automated factory floors.

2. Advanced Automotive Manufacturing

The application of modern manufacturing techniques specifically to vehicle production.

• Giga-Casting: Using massive casting machines to produce large, single-piece vehicle chassis components.

• Sheet Metal Stamping and Hydroforming: High-speed shaping of automotive body panels.

• Automotive Paint and Surface Coating: Electrodeposition coating (E-coat) and automated robotic spray painting.

• Lean Manufacturing in Automotive: Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery, and Kanban systems.

3. Electric and Autonomous Vehicles (EVs & AVs)

The ultimate convergence of automobile engineering with advanced robotics, electronics, and software.

• Battery Pack Manufacturing and Management: Li-ion cell assembly, thermal management systems (TMS), and Battery Management Systems (BMS).

• Electric Drivetrains: Permanent magnet synchronous motors, inverters, and regenerative braking systems.

• ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems): Lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking.

• Autonomous Driving Architecture: Localization and mapping (SLAM), path planning, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

4. Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0

The integration of digital technology, robotics, and data analytics into manufacturing and automotive plants.

• Digital Twins: Virtual replicas of physical manufacturing plants or vehicles used for simulation and predictive maintenance.

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Connecting factory machines and robots to the cloud for real-time data collection.

• Cyber-Physical Systems: Systems where physical mechanisms are controlled or monitored by computer-based algorithms.