Aims and Scope
Aims
Recent Innovations in Mechatronics (RIiM) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances the theory, design, development, integration, and application of intelligent mechatronic systems.
The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, and industrial practitioners working at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, sensing technologies, and intelligent manufacturing.
RIiM aims to promote innovative research with demonstrated scientific novelty, methodological rigor, and practical engineering significance. The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions that address current technological challenges and support the development of next-generation intelligent systems.
Scope
RIiM welcomes original research articles, review articles, technical communications, and invited papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:Robotics and Intelligent Systems
- Industrial robotics
- Mobile robotics
- Autonomous robotic systems
- Collaborative robots (Cobots)
- Human–robot interaction
- Service and assistive robotics
- Robot perception and navigation
Mechatronic Systems
- Mechatronic system design
- Integrated electromechanical systems
- Smart machines
- Precision engineering
- Intelligent actuators
- Smart sensors
Control Engineering
- Intelligent control
- Adaptive control
- Robust control
- Nonlinear control
- Motion control
- Model predictive control
- Digital control systems
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
- Machine learning
- Deep learning
- Computer vision
- Intelligent decision support
- Reinforcement learning
- AI-assisted automation
- Data-driven engineering
Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems
- Embedded hardware
- Real-time systems
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Edge computing
- Cyber-physical systems
- FPGA applications
- Microcontroller-based systems
Automation and Smart Manufacturing
- Industrial automation
- Industry 4.0
- Industry 5.0
- Digital twins
- Smart factories
- Predictive maintenance
- Manufacturing intelligence
Intelligent Transportation
- Autonomous vehicles
- Electric vehicles
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Driver assistance systems
- UAVs and drones
- Aerospace mechatronics
Medical and Healthcare Engineering
- Medical robotics
- Rehabilitation robotics
- Surgical robotics
- Biomedical instrumentation
- Wearable technologies
- Assistive technologies
Energy and Sustainability
- Energy-efficient mechatronic systems
- Renewable energy applications
- Smart energy management
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Green engineering technologies
Types of Manuscripts
RIiM publishes the following article types:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Technical Communications
- Invited Review Papers
- Editorials
- Special Issue Papers
Manuscript Requirements
Submitted manuscripts should:
- present original and unpublished research;
- fall within the journal's aims and scope;
- demonstrate scientific novelty and technical significance;
- employ sound and reproducible methodologies;
- include adequate experimental, computational, or theoretical validation;
- provide a comprehensive review of the relevant international literature;
- discuss the broader scientific and engineering implications of the results;
- comply with the journal's ethical and publication policies.
Out of Scope
The journal normally does not consider manuscripts that:
- describe routine engineering applications without scientific novelty;
- present incremental improvements lacking a clear research contribution;
- report only software implementation or simulations without adequate validation;
- consist primarily of product descriptions or commercial case studies;
- fall outside the fields of mechatronics and intelligent engineering;
- do not provide sufficient methodological detail to support reproducibility.
Target Audience
RIiM serves:
- researchers;
- university faculty members;
- postdoctoral researchers;
- doctoral students;
- industrial researchers;
- practicing engineers;
- professionals working in robotics, automation, intelligent systems, and advanced manufacturing.
Scientific Quality
RIiM seeks manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of engineering science through:
- innovative methodologies;
- interdisciplinary research;
- experimental validation;
- theoretical analysis;
- computational modelling;
- industrial relevance;
- reproducible research.
All submissions are evaluated through a rigorous peer-review process based on originality, technical quality, scientific impact, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Keywords
Robotics • Mechatronics • Automation • Artificial Intelligence • Embedded Systems • Sensors • Actuators • Intelligent Control • Machine Learning • Computer Vision • Human–Robot Interaction • Smart Manufacturing • Industry 4.0 • Cyber-Physical Systems • Autonomous Vehicles • Digital Twins • Industrial IoT • Medical Robotics • Aerospace Mechatronics