New Challenges in Conceptual Design of Robotic and Mechatronic Systems: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The creation of a conceptual model of the mechatronic and robotic systems currently being designed is the actual task which is performed in the frames of automation and robotics, mechatronics, engineering design, computer-integrated manufacturing, computer-aided design, and other related subject fields. The conceptual model of the designed mechatronic object is usually created before generating the concrete mathematical models necessary to perform design tasks at the detailed design phase of the object life cycle. Among the widespread models and methods which are usually used at the conceptual and detailed design phases are models of classical mathematics and artificial intelligence, logical–dynamical and hybrid systems, knowledge-based engineering, etc.

The implementation of design approaches and a conceptual model, which take into account the abovementioned methods and allow for connected formal descriptions of a mechatronic system structure, its functional representation as a unit in its environment, mechatronic system environment, and human–computer interactions, is a challenging task. This model should be used at the conceptual design phase to allow for an easy transformation to the concrete mathematical models used at the detailed design phase of robotic and other mechatronic system life cycles. The conceptual model should also take into account the connected descriptions of mechatronic subsystems of different natures, i.e., mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, and computer.

The main aim of this Special Issue is to seek high-quality submissions that highlight emerging methods of the conceptual and detailed design of mechatronic systems and show the results of the design of specific robotic and other mechatronic systems, as well as the results of their practical implementation. 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engineering design methods;
• Mechatronic systems;
• Systems engineering;
• Modular robots;
• Robotics: companion robots, industrial robots, healthcare robots, and soft robots;
• Human–computer interaction.

Prof. Dr. Kanstantsin Miatliuk
Prof. Dr. Henrik Gordon Petersen
Guest Editors

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• conceptual design
• mechatronic systems
• robotic systems
• human–computer interaction
• design methods

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