Industrial Robot (IR) publishes high quality research on the latest developments relating to the use of robotic technology, both in the present and future
Aims and scope
Industrial Robot (IR) publishes cutting-edge, peer-reviewed research articles, technology reviews and specially commissioned case studies that advance robotic science and engineering. The journal aims to disseminate high-impact research and strategic insights covering all aspects of robotics, automation and intelligent systems in all industries.

IR emphasizes publication of novel contributions validated through physical implementation and experimentation. Papers reporting results verified only in simulation are considered out of scope. This focus on applied research ensures the journal provides maximum value to industry professionals, researchers, and practitioners developing real-world robotic solutions.

Industrial Robot’s coverage spans, but is not limited to:

Advanced manipulation, grasping, and dexterous robotic hands
Aerial, underwater, and field robotics
Agricultural robotics and their applications
AI, machine learning and deep learning for robotics
Assistive and rehabilitation robotics
Autonomous systems, vehicles and drones
Bio-inspired and bio-hybrid robotics
Blockchain technologies in industrial robotics
Cloud robotics and their applications
Collaborative robots and human-robot collaboration
Evolutionary and developmental robotics
Human-robot interaction and interfaces
Intelligent robotics and their applications
Mobile, field, and service robotics
Modular self-reconfigurable robotics
Novel design of robot mechanisms
Prosthetics and exoskeletons
Reinforcement and imitation learning in robotics
Robot dynamics, control and motion planning algorithms
Robot ethics, human factors and social impact
Robot learning and adaptation
Robot reliability and safety
Robot vision, perception, and scene understanding
Robotics for inspection, maintenance, and repair
Robotic manufacturing, assembly, and industrial automation
Soft robotics and novel actuators
Space robotics and their applications
Swarm robotics and multi-robot systems
Teleoperation, telerobotics, and haptics
The journal aims to provide its readership with interdisciplinary insights into the complete spectrum of robotics research, connecting theory with impactful applications. Authors are encouraged to highlight the real-world value and potential societal benefits of their innovations.