Aim and Scope

Journal of Robotics Research (JRR)

Aim: The Journal of Robotics Research aims to serve as a leading platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and advancements in the field of robotics. The journal aims to publish cutting-edge research that contributes to the advancement of robotics science and technology, fosters interdisciplinary collaborations, and addresses significant challenges and opportunities in the field.

 Scope: The scope of the Journal of Robotics Research encompasses a wide range of topics related to robotics, including but not limited to:

1. Robotics Theory and Algorithms: Novel algorithms, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks for robotics, including motion planning, perception, control, learning, and decision-making.

2. Robot Design and Development: Design principles, hardware architectures, and development methodologies for robotic systems, including robotic manipulators, mobile robots, aerial drones, and humanoid robots.

3. Sensing and Perception: Sensory systems, perception algorithms, and sensor fusion techniques for enabling robots to perceive and understand their environment.

4. Robot Learning and Adaptation: Machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and other approaches for enabling robots to acquire new skills, adapt to changing environments, and improve performance over time.

5. Human-Robot Interaction: Techniques and methodologies for enabling effective and intuitive interaction between robots and humans, including collaborative robotics, assistive robotics, and social robotics.

6. Applications of Robotics: Applications of robotics in various domains, including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, space exploration, underwater exploration, and entertainment.

7. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications: Ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and societal impacts of robotics technology, including issues related to privacy, safety, autonomy, and employment.

8. Emerging Technologies: Emerging technologies and trends in robotics, such as soft robotics, bio-inspired robotics, swarm robotics, autonomous vehicles, and robot ethics.

The Journal of Robotics Research welcomes original research articles, review articles, technical notes, and perspectives from researchers, engineers, and practitioners across academia, industry, and government laboratories. The journal aims to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, foster innovation, and promote the advancement of robotics science and technology for the benefit of society.