About the Journal

The journal aims to provide an international scholarly platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to publish original research, reviews, and case studies addressing security challenges, innovations, and governance of robotic and autonomous systems in cyber-physical environments.

Scope

The journal covers, but is not limited to:

Cybersecurity

  • Cybersecurity frameworks for robotic systems

  • Network security for autonomous and IoT-enabled robots

  • Malware, ransomware, and intrusion detection in robotics

  • Ethical hacking and penetration testing of robotic systems

  • Blockchain for robotic security and trust

  • Privacy, surveillance, and data protection in robotics

Robotics

  • Autonomous and semi-autonomous robots

  • Industrial robotics and Industry 4.0 security

  • Medical and surgical robotics safety

  • Military and defense robotics

  • Swarm robotics and distributed control systems

  • Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) security

Cyber-Physical & AI Systems

  • AI-driven threat detection in robotics

  • Secure digital twins for robotic systems

  • Edge computing and robotics security

  • Safety vs security trade-offs in autonomous machines

  • Standards, compliance, and governance of cyber-robotic systems