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JRM Vol.37 No.2 (Apr. 2025)
Special Issue on “Industrial Robotics and Systems”
Submission Deadline: September 20, 2024
(For Submissions in Japanese: September 6, 2024)
Editors: | Prof. Akio Namiki (Chiba University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Prof. Akio Noda (Osaka Institute of Technology, Japan) Dr. Yukiyasu Domae (AIST, Japan) |
More details: | JRM_CFP_37-2.pdf |
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Recent technological developments have expanded the range of applications and possibilities for industrial robots. This special issue calls for a wide range of papers from reports of successful practical applications to ambitious proposals that may significantly impact the field in the future, concerning the automation of manual work such as material handling in factories, logistics, commercial facilities, and public facilities, as well as elemental technologies and system integration for new work methods such as collaboration and remote operation. We expect not only papers on elemental technologies including traditional technologies such as computer vision, grasping, manipulation, mechatronics, control methods, robot hands, mechanisms, and actuators, but also proposals for the future with challenging technologies such as human–machine interactions, foundation models, generative AI, and soft robotics. In systems integration, we welcome articles on robot programming, mobile manipulators, and new automation system applications. Through this special issue, we hope to share with you the future of this historic industrial field. |
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IJAT Vol.18 No.6, November 5, 2024
Special Issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2024
Editors: | Prof. Dr. Yasushi Umeda, The University of Tokyo, Japan |
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Guest Editors: | Dr. Yuya Mitake, The University of Tokyo, Japan |
More details: | IJATVol.18No.6CFP_Design_and_Manufacturing.pdf |
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This special issue aims 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 application and case studies are welcome. Topics of interest in this special issue include, but are not limited to, the following: * Design for sustainability and circularity: ecodesign, life cycle design, scenario design, product service system design, and design for XaaS, design for circularity, and design for X. Special announcement for EcoDesign 2023 speakers: We cannot accept manuscripts that have been published in the Springer E-book unless they have been significantly altered. However, we can accept manuscripts that appear only in the Proceedings of EcoDesign 2023, after passing through the special issue’s review process. |
Before Submission, please refer to "Materials for Submission" and "Submit a Manuscript".
JRM Vol.37 No.1 (Feb. 2025)
Special Issue on “Soft Mechanisms and Soft Elements”
Submission Deadline: July 20, 2024
Editors: | Prof. Masahiro Takaiwa (Tokushima University, Japan) |
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Guest Editors: | Prof. Daisuke Sasaki (Kagawa University, Japan) Prof. Taro Nakamura (Chuo University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Shuichi Wakimoto (Okayama University, Japan) |
More details: | JRMCFP_37-1.pdf |
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Research has been ongoing on various types of soft robots in recent years. Soft robots with flexible mechanisms are expected to contribute greatly to the development of robotics, not only in industrial applications but also in various other applications, such as tasks involving robot-human interactions. Flexible mechanisms are not necessarily realized with flexible materials alone; they can also be realized by taking new approaches to conventional mechanisms. It is also desirable for sensors and various other components to be flexible so that they do not reduce the flexibility of a mechanism. The development of these mechanisms and elemental technologies will lead to the further development of soft robots. This special issue will feature papers on the structures and applications of soft mechanisms and soft elements, as well as on design and analysis methods and control techniques. We welcome many submissions so that we may contribute to the further development of soft robots. |
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JRM Vol.36 No.6 (Dec. 2024)
Special Issue on “Robotics and Mechatronics Technology for Snake-Like and Hyper-Redundant Robots”
Submission Deadline: May 20, 2024
Guest Editors: | Prof. Motoyasu Tanaka (The University of Electro-Communications, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Tetsushi Kamegawa (Okayama University, Japan) Assoc. Prof. Ryo Ariizumi (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan) |
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More details: | JRMCFP_36-6.pdf |
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Snake-like robots are robots that have elongated, snake-like bodies. Because of their long, thin shapes, snakelike robots are expected to play different roles from those of other types of robots. For example, they may be used to inspect pipes or search for victims at disaster sites. Many studies that focus on biomimetics, mechanisms, modeling, analyzing, control, navigation, sensing, and localization have been conducted on snakelike robots, and there have been many efforts aimed at their industrialization. |
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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 受付終了 Closed
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) |
More details: | JRMCFP_36-5.pdf |
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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, Health Care, and Exercise”
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2024 受付終了 Closed
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) |
More details: | JRMCFP_36-4.pdf |
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Robotics, mechatronics, and digital technologies are actively being used in sports, health care, and exercise. 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, health care, and exercise. 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 受付終了 Closed
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) |
More details: | JRMCFP_36-3.pdf |
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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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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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More details: | JDR_CFP_19-3_WorldBOSAIForum.pdf.pdf |
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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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JRM Regular Papers
More details: | JRM_Aims_scope.pdf.pdf |
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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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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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[in Japanese] [in English] |
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IJAT Regular Papers
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Always welcome |
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Call for Development Reports
開発報告募集
Submission Deadline: Always welcome! 常時受付中
More details: | JRM_CFP_Development_Ja.pdf.pdf |
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[in Japanese] [in English] |
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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
More details: | JRM_3DPrinter_CFP_Ja.pdf.pdf |
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[in Japanese] [in English] |
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JDR Regular paper
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Regular paper submissions are always welcome! |
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JACIII Regular paper
More details: | JACIII_CFP_web.pdf.pdf |
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Regular paper submissions are always welcome! |