Journal of Robotics

Aims & Scope

Journal of Robotics publishes papers on all aspects automated mechanical devices, from their design and fabrication, to their testing and practical implementation.

The journal welcomes submissions from the associated fields of materials science, electrical and computer engineering, and machine learning and artificial intelligence, that contribute towards advances in the technology and understanding of robotic systems.

Studies may relate, but are not limited, to the following categories: -Industry and manufacturing systems -Vehicular and transportation technology -Remote operation and exploration (space, deep sea, hostile environments, etc.) -Medicine, healthcare, and assistive devices -Social and lifestyle robots -Human augmentation.

As well as original research, Journal of Robotics also publishes focused review articles that examine the state of the art, identify emerging trends, and suggest future directions for developing fields.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science and Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Computer Science and Engineering, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 950.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Lower-Limb Robotic Rehabilitation: Literature Review and Challenges

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Iñaki, Jorge Juan, Emilio

• Medical Robots: Current Systems and Research Directions

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Ryan A.

• Robotics Middleware: A Comprehensive Literature Survey and Attribute-Based Bibliography

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Ayssam, Tarek

• Dynamic Path Planning of Unknown Environment Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Xiaoyun, Zhian, Peifang

• Continuum Robots for Manipulation Applications: A Survey

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Srikanth, Sridhar

• Dynamics Modeling and Control of a Quadrotor with Swing Load

  Citation: 64

  Authors: S., S. Ali A., P.

• Constraint Study for a Hand Exoskeleton: Human Hand Kinematics and Dynamics

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Fai, Silvia, Alessandro, Alain, Mehdi, Francesco

• Asymmetric Bellow Flexible Pneumatic Actuator for Miniature Robotic Soft Gripper

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Ganesha, Pramod, P., Doik

• A Review on Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithms for Autonomous Mobile Robots

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Anis Naema Atiyah, Noraziah, Nor Izzati

• Exoskeleton Technology in Rehabilitation: Towards an EMG-Based Orthosis System for Upper Limb Neuromotor Rehabilitation

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Luis Manuel, Marc, Niels, Steffen, Mathias, Elsa Andrea