ARAME-26
Automation & Control Theory Manufacturing & Machinery Robotics
Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
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).
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).
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.
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).
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.