18th ISTANBUL World Conference on Advances in “Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing Engineering” (ARAME-26) scheduled on April 2-4, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)

ARAME-26


Automation & Control Theory Manufacturing & Machinery Robotics



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.