Aims & Scope

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Kertas of Automation and Robotics Science (KARS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by KertasSci, devoted to the advancement of research and innovation in automation, robotics, and intelligent systems. The journal seeks to contribute to the global body of knowledge through original scientific studies, theoretical models, engineering applications, and interdisciplinary research that address current and emerging challenges in the field.

KARS aims to serve as a dynamic platform for researchers, engineers, technologists, and practitioners worldwide to exchange ideas, report novel findings, and promote the integration of theory and practice in automation and robotics. The journal is committed to fostering cutting-edge scholarship that drives technological progress and industrial impact.

All manuscripts submitted to KARS undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The journal publishes in English to ensure international visibility and accessibility.

SCOPE

KARS welcomes a wide range of contributions that advance the understanding, development, and application of automation and robotics technologies. The journal invites original research articles, review papers, case studies, and theoretical papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Agents

  • Industrial Automation and Control Systems

  • Robotic Manipulation and Grasping

  • Mobile and Aerial Robotics

  • Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration

  • Machine Vision and Perception Systems

  • AI and Machine Learning for Robotics

  • Mechatronics and Embedded Systems

  • Real-time and Embedded Control

  • Sensors and Actuators in Automation

  • Robot Kinematics and Dynamics

  • Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0

  • Swarm Robotics and Multi-agent Systems

  • Medical and Assistive Robotics

  • Soft Robotics and Novel Materials

  • Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Simulation, Modeling, and Digital Twins

  • Standards, Ethics, and Safety in Robotics

  • Education and Training in Automation and Robotics

  • Interdisciplinary Research at the Intersection of Engineering, AI, and Human Factors

Submissions in other related areas that contribute to the advancement of automation and robotics science are also welcome.