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JRM Vol.36 No.5 (Oct. 2024) Special Issue on
“Robotics and Mechatronics Technology for Aerial Robots”
Submission Deadline: March 20, 2024
Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Hiroshi Ohtake (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Satoshi Suzuki (Chiba University, Japan) Prof. Naoyuki Takesue (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Masafumi Miwa (Tokushima University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Taro Fujikawa (Tokyo Denki University, Japan) |
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Aerial robot technology, including drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, is rapidly advancing in various domains. These robots now possess enhanced autonomous flying abilities, utilizing sensor technology, GPS, LiDAR, and cameras for avoiding obstacles, landing automatically, and tracking flights. Evolving technologies in airspace management and route optimization ensure efficient and secure flights. Aerial robots find applications in diverse fields, such as agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. Equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors, they excel in precise data collection. Swarm robotics, enabling collaborative efforts among multiple aerial robots, is also progressing. This aids in the quick coverage of large areas, benefiting disaster relief and land management. The evolution of aerial robots has led to their efficient use across fields, with new applications on the horizon. This special issue aims to facilitate the sharing of insights and interdisciplinary knowledge in aerial robotics, encompassing design, control, autonomous flight, applications, and sensing technologies. Contributions discussing the social implementation of these systems are also encouraged. |
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IJAT Vol.18 No.5, September 5, 2024
Special Issue on Advanced Three-Dimensional Digital Geometry Processing
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2024
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Satoshi Kanai, Hokkaido University, Japan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yukie Nagai, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.18No.5CFP_Advanced_Three-Dimensional.pdf |
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In the fields of design, manufacturing, social infrastructure, and medicine, it has become possible in recent years to create large-scale 3D digital data that represent the geometry of various types of objects. These data are obtained from high-performance 3D measurement systems, such as laser measurement and CT. However, to effectively deploy such digital data for design, manufacturing, maintenance, simulation, diagnosis, inspection, or other applications, it is essential to have geometric processing technologies that appropriately and efficiently convert and process, according to the application, the volume, resolution, representation format, semantic attributes, etc. of the 3D digital data. This special issue solicits papers on the fundamentals and applied research of such advanced digital geometric processing techniques. Papers are welcome on the following or other related topics: 3D measurement (CT, laser scanning, photogrammetry, etc.), point cloud processing, volume data processing, meshes, finite element analysis and discretization issues, virtual and augmented reality, reverse engineering, digital/virtual prototyping, digital style/industrial design, advanced algorithms for CAD/CAM, digital geometry processing for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, solid and heterogeneous modeling, hardware acceleration, 3D object recognition/archival/retrieval, CAD in the arts and creative media, Internet-based/Web-enabled design and engineering, machine/deep learning techniques related to these topics, other traditional and emerging topics of three-dimensional digital geometry processing, standardization, and educational applications. |
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JRM Vol.36 No.4 (Aug. 2024) Special Issue on
“Robotics and Mechatronics Technology for Sports, Exercise, and Health Care”
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2024
Editors: | Prof. Takayuki Tanaka (Hokkaido University, Japan) Prof. Takashi Kawamura (Shinshu University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Shunji Moromugi (Chuo University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Prof. Yuichi Kurita (Hiroshima University, Japan) Dr. Akihiko Murai (AIST, Japan) |
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Robotics, mechatronics, and digital technologies are actively being used in sports, exercise, and health care. Additionally, advancements in AI and robotics are expected to lead to even more innovative applications. Robotics technology plays a significant role in sports and exercise training. There is a growing interest in technology that enables training robots to monitor individual movement and form, providing feedback to the user and facilitating effective training. The combination of biosensor technology and digital technology is enhancing performance and health monitoring. Real-time data collection using wearable devices and smart sensors allows for measuring exercise performance and analyzing biometric data. Systems are also being developed that utilize AI and machine learning to analyze individual data and provide information to enhance performance and prevent injuries. VR and AR are offering groundbreaking experiences in the field of sports and exercise, with various applications in development, including training simulations, realistic recreations of competitive events, visual performance analysis, and virtual coaches for training instructions. In this special issue, we invite papers on the research and development of robotics, mechatronics, and digital technologies and systems in sports, exercise, and health care. We also welcome papers discussing the social implementation of these systems. |
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JRM Vol.36 No.3 (Jun. 2024)
Special Issue on “Control and Application of Multi-Agent Systems”
Submission Deadline: November 20, 2023
Editors: | Prof. Koichi Osuka (Osaka University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Assist. Prof. Yusuke Tsunoda (Osaka University, Japan) Assist. Prof. Wataru Imahayashi (Nihon University, Japan) Assist. Prof. Takumi Aotani (Meiji University, Japan) |
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The “multi-agent system” (MAS) has been extensively researched, not only in the field of robotics but also in various other disciplines, such as economics, biology, and computer science. The distinctive feature of this system lies in the bottom-up achievement of the overall tasks of the system, wherein multiple agents with diverse characteristics engage in localized interactions. Moreover, there has been progress in designing and controlling system networks based on graph theory. In recent years, there has been a wide range of applications, including autonomous driving technologies, smart grids, and social systems. In this special issue, we aim to deepen the understanding of multi-agent systems, so we invite research papers that focus on their control and application. We welcome research papers from diverse fields related to multi-agent systems, such as swarm robotics, autonomous distributed systems, and machine learning. We eagerly await your enthusiastic submissions. |
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JRM Vol.36 No.2 (Apr. 2024)
Special Issue on “Advanced Robotic Technology and System for DX in Construction Industry”
Submission Deadline: September 20, 2023 受付中
Editors: | Prof. Takayuki Tanaka (Hokkaido University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Prof. Fumihiro Inoue (Shonan Institute of Technology, Japan) Prof. Hisashi Osumi (Chuo University, Japan) Mr. Hiroki Murakami (IHI Corporation, Japan) |
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Various construction robot technologies have been developed for DX in the construction industry to increase productivity and safety. Even if they are technically superior, stand-alone technologies will not lead to practical applications, however. Currently, construction robots must work as part of a system integrated into construction and inspection procedures, or the entire site must function as a construction robot system. This special issue is to collect reviews, technical papers, and development reports related to robotic, mechatronic, and information systems to accelerate DX in the construction industry. We also welcome a wide range of topics related to construction robotics. |
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IJAT Vol.18 No.3, May 5, 2024
Special Issue on Advanced Metal Cutting Technologies
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2023
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Hiroyuki Sasahara, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan Prof. Dr. Takashi Matsumura, Tokyo Denki University, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.18No.3CFP_Advanced_Metal.pdf.pdf |
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Cutting technologies are utilized in many industrial sectors, such as the automobile, aircraft, medical device, and die and mold manufacturing sectors, among others. The requirements for higher geometrical accuracy, better surface integrity, and longer component service life have substantially increased. Higher machining efficiency is also required. At the same time, environmental considerations, such as the reduction of power consumption and CO2 emissions during machining, are important for sustainable development. As a result, considerable vigorous and ongoing cutting research is being conducted. This special issue will cover cutting technologies for metal and newer composite materials. It will collect contributions related but not limited to the following topics: new machining methods, tool evaluation, the relationship between cutting fluid and machining characteristics, the monitoring of machining conditions, the simulation of machining processes, process design, the evaluation of machined surfaces, chatter and vibration, machining accuracy and efficiency, machine tool characteristics, etc. |
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JDR Vol.19 No.3, Jun. 2024
Special Issue on World BOSAI Forum 2023/IDRC 2023 in SENDAI
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2023
Guest Editors: | Prof. Fumihiko Imamura, Prof. Yuichi Ono, Dr. Daisuke Sasaki, Dr. Yuta Hara (International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University) |
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JDR will call for papers from all type sessions and presentation of “World BOSAI Forum 2023/IDRC 2023 in SENDAI”. We are looking forward to your submission to this special issue. JDR では、World BOSAI Forum/防災ダボス会議@仙台 2023 の口頭発表及びポスター発表から、特集号へ論文投稿を募集いたします。皆様のご投稿をお待ちしております。 |
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IJAT Vol.18 No.1, January 5, 2024
Special Issue on On-Machine and In-Process Measurement for Smart and Precision Manufacturing
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2023
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Yasuhiro Takaya, Osaka University, Japan Prof. Dr. Wei Gao, Tohoku University, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.18No.1CFP_On-machine-2.pdf.pdf |
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Smart and precision manufacturing, which creates new innovations and technologies, has powerful ripple effects on other industries. In order to establish such manufacturing, not only conventional ultra-precision machining techniques have been improved but also novel, high-performance machining techniques have been developed for the manufacturing of diversified and complicated products. On-machine and in-process measurement is gaining in importance for emerging machining technologies as well as for conventional ones. Advanced techniques for machining and metrology as well as feedback systems for compensation manufacturing are required for the plasticity of on-machine and in-process conditions. For smart solutions in precision manufacturing, the Internet of Things (IoT), which organizes all things that use data and connects them to the Internet, is playing an important role. It has been actualized through rapid progress in smart and real-time measurement technologies, through the miniaturization and speeding up of sensor technologies as well as intelligent data processors, and through the spreading of cloud technology, which accumulates huge amounts of data. As precision products with complex geometrical features and nanometer accuracies are realized, quality control must develop measurement and evaluation technologies. Nowadays, on-machine and in-process measurement are indispensable for quality control in smart and precision manufacturing systems. This special issue focuses on manufacturing metrology, measurement and instrumentation for the progress of the state-of-the-art on-machine and in-process measurement systems, and sensor technologies in smart and precision manufacturing systems. It will collect contributions related but are not limited to the following topics: * On-machine, in-process measurement and process monitoring |
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JRM Vol.36 No.1 (Feb. 2024)
Special Issue on “Robotic, Mechatronic and Information Systems for Decommissioning”
Submission Deadline: July 20, 2023 受付終了Closed
Editors: | Prof. Takayuki Tanaka (Hokkaido University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Dr. Kuniaki Kawabata (Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan) Mr. Fumiaki Abe (Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., Japan) Dr. Satoshi Okada (Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., Japan) |
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On March 11, 2011, an accident occurred at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) of the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), and radiation levels in the reactor buildings have reached high levels due to the spread of radioactive contamination. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of radiation exposure to workers during decommissioning work at FDNPS, it has become essential to utilize remote control system based on the technologies and knowledge in the field of robotics and mechatronics. The decommissioning of FDNPS is expected to take 30–40 years, and although 10 years have passed since the accident, there are still many unknowns at FDNPS. In addition, difficult tasks such as of fuel debris retrieval from the Primary Containment Vessel (PCV) await in the future, and the development of technologies to accomplish this is currently underway. Since the experience and knowledge of technological development gained through decommissioning task should be shared widely. This special issue is to collect review, technical papers related to robotic, mechatronic and information systems for decommissioning, and also development reports on remote control technologies used in decommissioning of FDNPS and also the technologies being developed for that. We also welcome a wide range of topics related to decommissioning technology. |
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JRM Regular Papers
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Regular paper submission is always welcome. Submitted paper is reviewed at all times, and when it is accepted for publication, it will appear in the near issue. |
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JDR Vol.18 No.6, Sep. 2023
Special Issue on the 100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2023
Editors: | 林 春男(防災科学技術研究所) Dr. Haruo Hayashi (NIED) 越村俊一(東北大学) Prof. Shunichi Koshimura (Tohoku University) |
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IJAT Vol.18 No.2, March 5, 2024
Special Issue on Abrasive Technology for High-Precision and High-Efficiency Machining of High-Performance Materials
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Suzuki, Chubu University, Japan Prof. Emeritus Dr. Minoru Ota, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan Dr. Hiroyuki Kodama, Okayama University, Japan Dr. Tatsuya Furuki, Chubu University, Japan |
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Demand for the high-precision and high-efficiency machining of high-performance materials and components has increased in various industries, such as the optical, automotive, and communication industries, as well as in the life and medical sciences. Some difficult-to-machine materials can be reliably machined using deterministic precision-cutting processes. However, hard and brittle materials, such as ceramics, carbides, hardened steel for molds, glassy materials, or semiconductor materials, have to be machined using precision abrasive technologies that use super abrasives of diamond, cBN, or new tool materials. Using abrasive processes to machine high-precision components and their molds/dies, however, is very difficult because of the complex, non-deterministic natures and textured surfaces of the machined surfaces. High-energy processes, such as laser technology, can assist abrasive technologies to ensure higher precision and efficiency. Then, precision grinding and polishing processes are primarily used to generate high-quality and functional components that are usually made of difficult-to-machine materials. The surface quality achievable through precision grinding and polishing processes increases in importance when the machining time and costs are considered. This special issue covers the advanced-abrasive processing technologies, including grinding, lapping, polishing, abrasive-jet processing, vibration-assisted abrasive processing, magnetic-field-assisted processing, and energy-assisted abrasive processing, plus related abrasive technologies and others. |
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JRM Vol.35 No.6 (Dec. 2023)
Special Issue on “Autonomous Robotics Challenge”
Submission Deadline: May 20, 2023 受付終了Closed
Editors: | Prof. Shin’ichi Yuta (Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan) Prof. Yoshihiro Takita (National Defense Academy of Japan, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Prof. Akihisa Ohya (Tsukuba University, Japan) Prof. Koichi Ozaki (Utsunomiya University, Japan) Prof. Tomohito Takubo (Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan) |
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IJAT Vol.17 No.5, September 5, 2023
Special Issue on The Latest Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technologies
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2023
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Hayato Yoshioka, The University of Tokyo, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.17No.5CFP_MachineTool.pdf.pdf |
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Social demands for manufacturing systems are constantly changing with the times. In recent years, environmental and social issues have been compelling these systems to realize high productivity and high quality while reducing energy consumption and helping older operators. To meet these diverse demands, innovative technologies for production systems must be developed. Manufacturing systems are constructed based on various fundamental and innovative technologies. |
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JRM Vol.35 No.5 (Oct. 2023)
Special Issue on “Bio-MEMS”
Submission Deadline: March 20, 2023 受付終了Closed
Editors: | Prof. Shoichiro Fujisawa (Tokushima Bunri University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Katsuya Sato (Tokushima University, Japan) Prof. Kazuyuki Minami (Yamaguchi University, Japan) Prof. Kazuaki Nagayama (Ibaraki University, Japan) Prof. Ryo Sudo (Keio University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Hiromi Miyoshi (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Yuta Nakashima (Kumamoto University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Kennedy-Omondi Okeyo (Kyoto University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Tasuku Nakahara (Yamaguchi University, Japan) |
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“Micro Electro-Mechanical System” (MEMS) is a mechatronics device based on semiconductor integrated circuit manufacturing technology. The development of MEMS devices has realized gyro/accelerometer sensors, pressure sensors, and flow sensors that are small enough to be installed in smartphones. |
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JRM Vol.35 No.4 (Aug. 2023)
Special Issue on “Design of Swarm Intelligence Through Interdisciplinary Approach”
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2023 受付終了Closed
Guest Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Takeshi Kano (Tohoku University, Japan) Assist. Prof. Yuichiro Sueoka (Osaka University, Japan) |
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In biological and social systems, a “swarm” refers to a group of individual units that behave as a single intelligent entity. “Swarm behavior,” the collective result of the local interactions among the group members, exhibits what is called “swarm intelligence.” By identifying the design principles of such swarm intelligence, we may be able to create swarm robots that are highly adaptable, fault tolerant, and dimensionally flexible. |
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IJAT Vol.17 No.4, July 5, 2023
Special Issue on Recent Trends in Additive Manufacturing
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2022
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Tatsuaki Furumoto, Kanazawa University, Japan Prof. Dr. Hiroyuki Sasahara, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan |
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Additive manufacturing (AM) has undergone rapid development in the last decade, and it has been recognized as a remarkable scientific and industrial technique owing to its capacity to produce parts with complex and functional geometries. Various materials, such as polymers, metals, ceramics, and graphite can be employed to produce end products. However, the lack of intended fusion and the formation of defects during layer construction, due to the continuous fluctuations caused by the interaction of the heat source and material, are drawbacks of this technique. The quality assurance of built parts is therefore critical if the technique is to be further applied in various industrial fields. This special issue focuses on recent trends in additive manufacturing in order to increase the chatter-free depth of AM technologies. Authors should exhibit a deep understanding of AM processes and their enhancement in order to improve the mechanical properties and dimensional accuracies of built parts. We are also interested in successful industrial applications with optimized configurations, hybrid processes, robotics, material reuse, post processes, and material developments applied to AM techniques. |
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IJAT Vol.17 No.3, May 5, 2023
Special Issue on Human Digital Twin Technology
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2022
Guest Editors: | Dr. Mitsunori Tada, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan Dr. Tetsunari Inamura, National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan |
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With the advancement of information technologies such as IoT and artificial intelligence, digital twins are being introduced into social systems. Digital twins that include explicit models of humans are expected to realize human-machine cooperative systems and health promotion services. However, human beings are still the weakest link in the system, and there are still many issues, such as the understanding and modeling of human behavior, that must be solved for digital twins to become reality. The purpose of this special issue is to summarize the latest research on digital twins including humans, from the development of fundamental technologies to system operation in simulated environments and demonstration fields, and to share the path toward the realization of the digital twin beyond the boundaries of research fields. This IJAT special issue solicits original articles related to digital twins that include human factors. This includes, but is not limited to the following: |
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IJAT Vol.17 No.2, March 5, 2023
Special Issue on Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Production Engineering
Submission Deadline: July 29, 2022
Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Keiichi Nakamoto, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan |
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Guest Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Keigo Takasugi, Kanazawa University, Japan |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have been behind disruptive innovations in every industry. Based on AI techniques, large amounts of data can be converted into actionable insights and predictions. Manufacturers have frequently faced different kinds of challenges, such as unexpected machinery failures or defective product deliveries. Still, the adoption of AI techniques is expected to improve operational efficiency, enable the launch of new products, customize product designs, and plan future financial actions. Recently, manufacturers have been using AI techniques to improve the quality of their products, achieve greater speed and visibility across supply chains, and optimize inventory management. Given that the attention and interest in AI techniques has been growing rapidly, it is time that the current state of the art of their practical applications be presented. The main aim of this special issue is to bring together the latest AI research and practical case studies of AI techniques in production engineering. Related topics of interest include but are not limited to the following: * Product development and design customization We hope this special Issue will contribute to the future research and development efforts of researchers and engineers in the field of production engineering. |
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IJAT Vol.17 No.1, January 5, 2023
Special Issue on Advanced Abrasive Processing Technologies
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2022
Guest Editors: | Prof. Emeritus Dr. Minoru Ota, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Suzuki, Chubu University, Japan Prof. Dr. Kazuhito Ohashi, Okayama University, Japan Prof. Dr. Takazo Yamada, Nihon University, Japan |
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Abrasive processing technologies support production processes in various industrial fields, such as the automotive, telecommunications, semiconductor, health care, energy, and aerospace industries. In this era of major changes, known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, advanced abrasive processing technologies that produce cutting-edge devices, machinery, and equipment are needed. Subjects related to abrasive processing are extremely diverse, including environmentally-friendly processing, function generation processing, and ICT fusion processing, in addition to continuing basic subjects such as high-efficiency processing, difficult-to-cut material processing, and ultra/high-precision processing. In order to meet these diversified needs, it is important that advanced abrasive processing technologies that capture the changes of the times be developed. Recently, basic grinding technologies, such as advanced measurement methods of analyzing grinding phenomena, the development of high-performance grinding wheels, and truing and dressing technologies, have progressed. Furthermore, advanced abrasive processing technologies have been developed, including the high-efficiency grinding of next-generation semiconductor materials and high-performance, difficult-to-cut materials, the automation/intelligence of grinding machines, the combining of mechanical energy and physical/chemical energy for grinding, and high-performance surface processing. This special issue covers the advanced abrasive processing technologies, including grinding, lapping, polishing, abrasive-jet machining, vibration-assisted abrasive machining, magnetic machining, and energy-assisted abrasive machining, etc. |
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IJAT Vol.16 No.6, November 5, 2022
Special Issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2022 April 29, 2022 [Extended!]
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Yasushi Umeda, The University of Tokyo, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.16No.6CFP_EcoDesign.pdf.pdf |
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Recent trends, such as the trend toward carbon neutrality and toward a circular economy, indicate that it is increasingly crucial to include environmental sustainability in design and manufacturing. In design, this includes ecodesign, life cycle design, scenario design, service design, and design for X, such as remanufacturing, refurbishment, repair, and direct reuse (RRRDR). It also includes maintenance, upgrades, recycling, disassembly, and inspection. In manufacturing, it includes sustainable manufacturing, carbon neutralization, reduced energy and/or resource consumption, and sustainable value chain management. The aim of this special issue is to bring together the latest research and practical case studies on design and manufacturing for environmental sustainability, especially those that deal with a holistic view of technology, business, legislation, energy, resources, infrastructures, and customer behavior. Papers ranging from theory to applications and case studies are welcomed. Topics of interest in this special issue include but are not limited to the following. * Design for sustainability: ecodesign, life cycle design, scenario design, product service system design, design for XaaS, and design for X [Special announcement for EcoDesign 2021 speakers] |
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IJAT Vol.16 No.4, July 5, 2022
Special Issue on State-of-the-Art Actuators: Design, Analysis, Control, Materials, Systems, and Applications
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2021
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Katsushi Furutani, Toyota Technological Institute, Japan |
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Actuators are components that are essential to the moving, manipulating, or deforming of This special issue will collect contributions related (but not limited) to the following topics. |
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IJAT Vol.16 No.3, May 5, 2022
Special Issue on Smart Factory
Submission Deadline: October 29, 2021
Guest Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hironori Hibino, Tokyo University of Science, Japan Prof. Dr. Yasuyuki Nishioka, Hosei University, Japan |
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution has been proposed, and various research and development activities geared toward the realization of smart factories have become extremely active. The smart factories are to use system thinking and data thinking IoT technologies in manufacturing. |
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IJAT Vol.16 No.2, March 5, 2022
Special Issue on Self-Optimizing Machining Systems
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2021 [Extension!] July 30, 2021
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Yasuhiro Kakinuma, Keio University, Japan Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daisuke Kono, Kyoto University, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.16No.2CFP_SOMS.pdf.pdf |
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The idea of Self-Optimizing Machining Systems (SOMS) has been proposed in the This Special Issue focuses on SOMS research trends, with an emphasis on the |
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IJAT Vol.16 No.1, January 5, 2022
Special Issue on High Performance Abrasive Technologies
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2021
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Takazo Yamada, Nihon University, Japan Prof. Dr. Kazuhito Ohashi, Okayama University, Japan Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Suzuki, Chubu University, Japan Prof. Dr. Akinori Yui, Kanagawa University, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.16No.1CFP_Abrasive.pdf.pdf |
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The demand for high-precision abrasive processes for difficult-to-machine materials, such |
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IJAT Vol.15 No.5, September 5, 2021
Special Issue on New Technologies for Robotic Manipulators and Their Industrial Applications
Submission Deadline: January 28, 2021 (January 7, 2021 in Japanese) February 26, 2021 (February 5, 2021 in Japanese)
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Soichi Ibaraki, Hiroshima University, Japan Prof. Dr. Andreas Archenti, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden |
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The industrial robot is more precisely an “automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator, programmable in three or more axes, which can be either fixed in place or mobile” (ISO 8373:2012). According to the International Federation of Robotics, by 2018, more than 400,000 new units were being installed annually, and the global average robot density in the manufacturing industry was 99 robots per 10,000 employees. More than 30% of all installed robots were in the automotive industry, the biggest customer for robots. |
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IJAT Vol.15 No.3, May 5, 2021
Special Issue on Digital Geometry Processing for Large-Scale Structures and Environments
Submission Deadline: September 28, 2020 October 30, 2020 受付終了Closed
Guest Editors: | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Date, Hokkaido University, Japan Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tomohiro Mizoguchi, Nihon University, Japan Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kiichiro Ishikawa, Nippon Institute of Technology, Japan |
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Advanced digital geometry processing is required to develop, maintain, and renovate plants, factories, tunnels, bridges, forests, buildings and urban environments, as well as to conduct simulations and several automations therein. The importance of the rapid evolution of reliable and efficient 3D acquisition, processing, recognition, and modeling technologies, and their application to digital geometry data from large-scale structures and environments, is increasing. |
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IJAT Vol.15 No.2, March 5, 2021
Special Issue on Application of Robot and AI
Submission Deadline: August 12, 2020 受付終了Closed
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Naoki Asakawa, Kanazawa University, Japan |
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Owing to changes in global industrial structure, the number of employees in manufacturing industry has been decreasing in developed countries. One of solutions offered in Industry 4.0 is “utilization of ROBOT and AI as alternatives to skilled workers.” The solutions have been applied to various operations conventionally performed by skilled workers and have given consistent results. A skilled worker has two features: “skill for physical operation” and “skill for decision making,” which correspond to utilization of ROBOT and AI, respectively. |
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IJAT Vol.15 No.1, January 5, 2021
Special Issue on Advances in Abrasive Technology
Submission Deadline: May 11, 2020 受付終了Closed
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Kazuhito Ohashi, Okayama University, Japan Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Suzuki, Chubu University, Japan Prof. Dr. Takazo Yamada, Nihon University, Japan |
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More details: | IJATVol.15No.1CFP_ISAAT2019.pdf.pdf |
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Abrasive technologies are currently indispensable for production processes in various industries, such as the automotive, aerospace, optics, telecommunications, and healthcare industries. In |
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IJAT Vol.14 No.6, November 5, 2020
Special Issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability
Submission Deadline: March 28, 2020受付終了Closed
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Yasushi Umeda, The University of Tokyo, Japan |
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Recent trends such as circular economy and responsible consumption and production have shown that it is increasingly crucial to include environmental sustainability in design and manufacturing. [Special announcement for EcoDesign 2019 speakers] |
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Special Issue on Activity of Research Center in University/Company/Government
大学・企業・政府機関 研究センター特集
Submission Deadline: Always welcome! 常時受付中
More details: | JRM_CFP_Center_J.pdf.pdf |
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IJAT Vol.13 No.6, November 5, 2019
Special Issue on Advanced Abrasive Process Technologies
Submission Deadline: March 28, 2019
Guest Editors: | Prof. Dr. Hirofumi Suzuki, Chubu University, Japan Prof. Dr. Kazuhito Ohashi, Okayama University, Japan |
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The demand for high-precision machining of difficult-to-machine materials such as hardened steel, ceramics, Ti alloys, and carbon fiber reinforced plastic have increased across various industries such as in the automotive, aircraft, optical, and communication industries, as well as in life and medical sciences. Some difficult-to-machine materials can be reliably machined using deterministic precision cutting processes. On the contrary, hard and brittle materials such as ceramics, carbides, hardened steel molds, glassy materials, or semiconductor materials have to be machined using precision abrasive technologies with super abrasives of diamond or cBN. However, the machining of high-precision components and their molds/dies using abrasive processes is much more difficult owing to their complex and non-deterministic nature and textured surface. In this sense, precision grinding and polishing are primarily used to generate high-quality and functional components that are usually made of difficult-to-machine materials. The surface quality achievable through precision grinding and polishing becomes more important for reducing machining time and cost. |
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IJAT Regular Papers
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Call for Development Reports
開発報告募集
Submission Deadline: Always welcome! 常時受付中
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3D Printer for Robotics and Mechatronics
開発報告募集: 3Dプリンタとロボット技術
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JDR Regular paper
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JACIII Regular paper
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