International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (IJARS) is a JCR ranked, peer-reviewed open access journal covering the full spectrum of robotics research. The journal is addressed to both practicing professionals and researchers in the field of robotics and its specialty areas. IJARS features fourteen topic areas each headed by a Topic Editor-in-Chief, integrating all aspects of research in robotics under the journal’s domain. Covering all aspects of and within robotics, the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems provides its readers with an in-depth source of scientifically valid and peer-reviewed research. The journal presents topic-related articles to cover a wide array of areas within robotics, giving the audience access to complementary research not easily attainable elsewhere. All submitted articles considered suitable for IJARS are subjected to rigorous peer review to ensure the highest levels of quality. The review process is carried out as quickly as possible to minimize any delays in the online publication of articles. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: ● AI in Robotics ● Climbing and Walking Robots ● Medical Robotics ● Micro/Nano Robotics ● Robot Manipulation and Control ● Robot Sensors and Sensor Networks ● Service Robotics ● Vision Systems ● Human Robot/Machine Interaction (HxI) ● Mobile Robots and Multi-Robot Systems ● Humanoid Robotics ● Bioinspired Robotics ● Field Robotics ● Robotics Software Design and Engineering