5th International Conference on Automation and Engineering (AUEN 2026)

5th International Conference on Automation and Engineering (AUEN 2026)
January 27 ~ 28, 2026, Virtual Conference
https://auen2026.org/
Scope
The 5th International Conference on Automation and Engineering (AUEN 2026) brings together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of automation, robotics, control systems, and intelligent engineering. As automation technologies continue to transform industries, reshape global manufacturing, and redefine the boundaries of intelligent systems, AUEN 2026 provides a premier platform for presenting breakthrough research, emerging methodologies, and impactful real world applications.
AUEN 2026 welcomes high quality contributions that advance theoretical foundations, introduce novel engineering solutions, or demonstrate cutting edge applications across robotics, autonomous systems, machine learning, cyber physical systems, and next generation industrial automation. The conference aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, encourage cross disciplinary innovation, and highlight the technologies driving the next wave of engineering excellence.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following
Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Machines
• Autonomous Robots, Mobile Robotics, and Field Robotics
• Multi Robot Systems, Swarm Robotics, and Distributed Coordination
• Robot Perception, SLAM, Localization, and Mapping
• Robot Manipulation, Grasping, and Dexterous Control
• Human Robot Interaction, Shared Autonomy, and Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
• Robot Learning, Reinforcement Learning for Robotics, and Adaptive Behaviors
• Soft Robotics, Bio Inspired Robotics, and Compliant Mechanisms
• Robotics Hardware, Actuators, Sensors, and Novel Materials
• Robotics for Manufacturing, Logistics, Agriculture, and Service Industries
• Safety, Reliability, and Fault Tolerant Robotic Systems
Control Systems, Automation Theory and Cyber Physical Engineering
• Advanced Control Theory, Nonlinear Control, and Optimal Control
• Learning Based Control, Safe Control, and Stability Guaranteed AI Systems
• Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Adaptive Control
• Distributed, Networked, and Cyber Physical Control Systems
• Process Control, Industrial Automation, and Manufacturing Optimization
• Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems, Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 Automation
• Diagnostics, Fault Detection, Predictive Maintenance, and Reliability Engineering
• Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, and Intelligent Transportation Systems
AI, Machine Learning and Data Driven Automation
• Machine Learning for Automation, Robotics, and Control
• Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Intelligent Perception Systems
• Big Data Analytics for Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing
• Digital Twins, Simulation Driven AI, and Data Driven Optimization
• Edge AI, Embedded AI, and Real Time Intelligent Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT (IIoT), and Smart Sensor Networks
• AI Driven Decision Making, Planning, and Autonomous System Intelligence
Modeling, Simulation and Systems Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic and Complex Systems
• Multi Physics, Multi Scale, and Real Time Simulation
• System Identification, Parameter Estimation, and Uncertainty Modeling
• Systems Integration, Architecture Design, and Engineering of Large Scale Systems
• Simulation Based Testing, Verification, and Validation
Software Engineering, Test Automation and Quality Assurance
• Intelligent Software Testing and Automated Quality Assurance
• Test Automation for Large Scale, Complex, and Safety Critical Systems
• Formal Methods, Verification, and Model Based Testing
• AI Assisted Testing, NLP Driven Test Automation, and Autonomous Test Generation
• Automated Usability and User Experience Testing
• Security Automation, Secure DevOps, and Vulnerability Detection
• Theoretical Foundations of Test Automation
Networked Automation, CPS andIoT Systems
• Network Automation, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and Network Orchestration
• Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) and Real Time Distributed Automation
• IoT/IIoT Platforms, Protocols, and Interoperability
• Autonomous Edge Computing, Fog Based Automation, and Distributed Intelligence
• Smart Grids, Smart Buildings, and Smart Infrastructure Automation
Safety, Security and Trustworthy Automation
• Cybersecurity for Automation, Robotics, and Industrial Control Systems
• Secure CPS, Threat Modeling, and Intrusion Detection
• Safety Critical Automation, Certification, and Compliance
• Resilient, Robust, and Fault Tolerant Automation Architectures

Emerging and Future Directions in Automation
• Sustainable Automation, Green Manufacturing, and Energy Efficient Systems
• Quantum Control, Quantum Robotics, and Quantum Enhanced Automation
• Human Centered Automation, Ergonomics, and Human Machine Collaboration
• Ethical, Social, and Regulatory Aspects of Automation
• Automation in Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction, and Environmental Systems
Paper Submission
Authors are invited to submit papers through the conference Submission System by January 17, 2026 (Final Call). Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this conference. The proceedings of the conference will be published by International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics (IJCI) (Confirmed).
Selected papers from AUEN 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issues of the following journals
• Machine Learning and Applications: An International Journal (MLAIJ)
• International journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA)
• International Journal of Information Technology, Control and Automation (IJITCA)
Important Dates
• Submission Deadline: January 17, 2026 (Final Call)
• Authors Notification: January 24, 2026
• Registration & camera - Ready Paper Due: January 26, 2026

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