Publications

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) is committed to advancing innovation, knowledge, and excellence in robotics and automation. Our publications serve as a global platform for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to share groundbreaking ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and practical applications that shape the future of intelligent systems.
On this page, you will find essential resources and guidelines related to our journals, magazines, and submission processes, both RAS Sponsored Publications, Co-sponsored Publications and Technically Co-sponsored Publications. Whether you are preparing a manuscript, submitting a video, or exploring ethical standards, these links provide everything you need to contribute to and benefit from the RAS community.
Our portfolio includes leading publications such as RA-L, RA-M, T-ASE, T-RO, T-FR and RA-P, along with tools and programs designed to support authors, reviewers, and young researchers. We also provide guidance on topics like plagiarism, generative AI usage, Double-Anonymous Review Process
 and best practices for creating impactful robot videos.
Explore the sections below to access subscription details, author resources, and review guidelines including our Young reviewers Program, and join us in driving innovation in robotics and automation worldwide.

Open for New Submission: Topic-Based Special Issues

Special Issue on Generative AI Theories, Methods and Applications for Industrial Automation

Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence-Driven Scheduling for Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics

Special Issue on Agentic Foundation Models for Smart Manufacturing

Special Issue on Humanoid Locomotion and Manipulation in Industrial Manufacturing

Guest Editors: Jing LuoGuoxin LiMou ChenJian Huang, Haibin Zhu

Special Issue on Trustworthy AI for Automation Control of Embodied Agents in the Era of Foundation Models

Upcoming Special Issues (Invitation-Only or Now Closed to New Submissions with Reviews In Process)

Special Issue on Resilient and Secure Networked Multi-Vehicle Systems in Complex Environments

Special Issue on Machine Learning for Optimization in Automation

Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) for Industrial Manufacturing

Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence Security for Autonomous Systems

Special Issue on the 20th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering 2024 (CASE 2024)

Special Issue on Automation and AI in Construction and Building

Special Issue on Beyond Classic Deep Learning: Algorithms for Dealing with Real-World Applications in Industrial Automation

Special Issue for the 19th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2023)

Published Topic-Based Special Issues & Conference-Based Special Issues