16th MILAN International Conference on Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing Engineering (ICRAME-26) scheduled on March 16-18, 2026 Milan (Italy) is for the engineers, practitioners, scientists, researchers, scholars, and students from all around the world and it also includes the industry people to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between Academia and industry. The conference is being organized by Emirates Research Publication (ERPUB) operting under Pilares D Elegancia LDA (Portugal). This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to share new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Core Robotics & Autonomous Systems

This area covers the fundamental mechanics, control, and "brain" of a robot.

• Robot Kinematics & Dynamics:

  • Forward and inverse kinematics for multi-DOF (Degree of Freedom) arms.

  • Trajectory planning and motion control in cluttered environments.

• Perception & Sensing:

  • 3D Computer Vision: Pose estimation, object tracking, and semantic segmentation.

  • Sensor Fusion: Combining LiDAR, RADAR, and Ultrasonic data for 360° awareness.

  • SLAM: Simultaneous Localization and Mapping for navigation in GPS-denied areas.

• Intelligent Navigation:

  • AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots): Pathfinding in dynamic warehouses.

  • Swarm Robotics: Decentralized coordination of multiple small robots for search-and-rescue.

  • Bio-inspired Locomotion: Bipedal/quadrupedal movement (e.g., Boston Dynamics style) and soft robotics.

2. Industrial Automation & Smart Manufacturing

The integration of technology to create the "Smart Factory" (Industry 4.0/5.0).

• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS):

  • Digital Twins: Creating real-time virtual replicas of entire production lines.

  • IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things): Edge computing and 5G communication protocols between machines.

• Control Systems Architecture:

  • PLC & SCADA: Advanced programming for large-scale industrial supervision.

  • Embedded Systems: Real-time operating systems (RTOS) for low-latency hardware control.

• Process Optimization:

  • AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: Analyzing vibration and heat data to fix machines before they break.

  • Automated Quality Control: Using high-speed cameras and AI to detect 1mm defects in real-time.

3. Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) & Collaboration

As robots move out of cages and onto the shop floor alongside humans.

• Collaborative Robots (Cobots):

  • Force-limiting sensors for safe, cage-free operation near human workers.

  • Lead-through programming (manually moving the robot arm to "teach" it a path).

• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI):

  • Haptics: Tactile feedback systems for remote surgery or hazardous material handling.

  • Gesture & Natural Language Control: Using voice or hand signals to direct industrial robots.

  • Augmented Reality (AR): Using AR glasses to overlay repair instructions onto physical machines.

• Exoskeletons: Wearable robotics for worker fatigue reduction and heavy lifting assistance.

4. Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Techniques that rely on high-precision robotics to create products.

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing):

  • Robotic-arm-based large-scale 3D printing (concrete, metal, carbon fiber).

  • Hybrid manufacturing (combining 3D printing with CNC milling).

• Micro & Nano-Manufacturing:

  • Precision assembly of semiconductors and medical implants.

  • MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) fabrication.

• Automated Joining & Assembly:

  • High-speed robotic welding, laser cutting, and precision adhesive dispensing.

5. Cross-Cutting Issues (The "Industry 5.0" Shift)

Addressing the societal, ethical, and environmental impact of engineering.

• Green Manufacturing & Sustainability:

  • Energy-Aware Robotics: Optimizing robot movement to minimize power consumption.

  • Robotics for Circularity: Automating the disassembly of electronics and batteries for recycling.

• Safety & Cybersecurity:

  • Functional safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066).

  • Securing industrial control systems (ICS) from remote hacking.

• Ethics & Workforce:

  • The "Future of Work": Reskilling programs for human-AI collaborative roles.

  • Liability and accountability in autonomous decision-making.