27th LISBON World Conference on Advances in Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing Engineering (LARAM-26) Oct. 8-10, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal

LARAM-26


Automation & Control Theory Manufacturing & Machinery Robotics



Call for papers/Topics



 



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



1. Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Systems



This area focuses on the "physical" agents that interact with the world, moving from rigid pre-programmed machines to adaptive, intelligent collaborators.





  • Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Human-robot interaction (HRI), safety sensing, and force-limited movement.




  • Mobile & Autonomous Robots: SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), LiDAR integration, and swarm robotics.




  • Soft Robotics: Bio-inspired design, flexible actuators, and compliant materials for delicate handling.




  • Robotic Vision & Perception: 3D object recognition, semantic segmentation, and real-time visual feedback loops.





2. Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0



This represents the "brain" of the factory, focusing on connectivity and the digital-physical interface.





  • Digital Twins: Virtual replicas of physical assets for real-time monitoring and predictive simulation.




  • Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS): Integrating computation, networking, and physical processes.




  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Sensor networks, edge computing, and cloud-based data aggregation.




  • Smart Factories: Decentralized decision-making and autonomous production adjustment.





3. Automation Control & Optimization



These are the foundational mathematical and logical systems that ensure precision and reliability.





  • Control Theory: Adaptive control, robust control, and Model Predictive Control (MPC).




  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) & SCADA: High-level supervisory control and data acquisition.




  • AI & Machine Learning in Control: Reinforcement learning for path planning and neural networks for anomaly detection.




  • Process Automation: Continuous vs. discrete manufacturing control systems.





4. Advanced Manufacturing Processes



This focuses on the "how" of production—the literal shaping of materials.





  • Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing): Metal sintering, multi-material printing, and "smart" materials that change over time.




  • Precision & Micro-Machining: Nano-manufacturing and laser-based material processing.




  • Hybrid Manufacturing: Combining subtractive (CNC) and additive processes in a single workstation.




  • Sustainable Manufacturing: Energy-efficient processes, circular economy integration, and waste reduction.





5. Interrelated & Cross-Cutting Technologies



These topics bridge the gap between the mechanical and digital worlds, impacting all the above categories.





  • Predictive Maintenance: Using AI to forecast machine failure before it occurs.




  • Supply Chain Automation: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous warehouse management.




  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI): Augmented Reality (AR) for assembly guidance and exoskeletons for worker augmentation.




  • Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Protecting industrial control systems (ICS) from digital threats.