Special Topic
 
   Topic: Human-machine Interface for Robotic Systems
Guest Editors
Prof. Zhijun Zhang
 School of Automation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
 Special Topic Introduction
A human-machine interface for robotic systems is a technology or system that allows humans to interact with and control robots effectively. This interface serves as a bridge between the human operator and the robotic system, enabling communication, command input, data visualization, and feedback exchange.
Human-machine interfaces can take various forms, including physical control panels, touchscreens, gesture recognition systems, voice commands, or brain-computer interfaces. The primary goal of these interfaces is to simplify the operation of complex robotic systems, making them more intuitive and user-friendly for human operators.
Effective human-machine interfaces are essential for a wide range of applications, from industrial automation and manufacturing to healthcare, entertainment, and even everyday consumer products such as smart home devices. They play a crucial role in enhancing productivity, safety, and overall user experience when interacting with robotic technologies.
 Human-machine interfaces can take various forms, including physical control panels, touchscreens, gesture recognition systems, voice commands, or brain-computer interfaces. The primary goal of these interfaces is to simplify the operation of complex robotic systems, making them more intuitive and user-friendly for human operators.
Effective human-machine interfaces are essential for a wide range of applications, from industrial automation and manufacturing to healthcare, entertainment, and even everyday consumer products such as smart home devices. They play a crucial role in enhancing productivity, safety, and overall user experience when interacting with robotic technologies.
Keywords
Control methods, sensory feedback, cognitive assistance, human-robot collaboration, adaptive interfaces
 Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025
 Submission Information
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Contacts: Amber Ren, Assistant Editor, [email protected]
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A systematic review of haptic texture reproduction technology
 Open Access  Review  14 Jul 2025
 
        DOI: 10.20517/ir.2025.31
 
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 A review on multimodal communications for human-robot collaboration in 5G: from visual to tactile
 Open Access  Review  7 Jul 2025
 
        DOI: 10.20517/ir.2025.30
 
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 Better interaction experience: human-machine interface for soft robotic systems
 Open Access  Review  18 Jun 2025
 
        DOI: 10.20517/ir.2025.27
 
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 Research on the development and application of force tactile interaction technology in China
 Open Access  Review  17 Jun 2025
 
        DOI: 10.20517/ir.2025.26
 
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