1. Core Technologies in Automation and Robotics
1.1 Artificial Intelligence in Robotics
*Machine learning and deep learning for robotic systems
*AI-driven control systems

1. 2. Human-Robot Interaction
*Cognitive robotics
*Social and collaborative robots

1.3 Robot Design and Development
*Kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems
*Bio-inspired and soft robotics

2. Automation Systems and Applications
2.1 Industrial Automation
* Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
* Robotics in assembly lines and quality control

2.2 Autonomous Systems
*Self-driving vehicles
*Autonomous drones and UAVs

2.3 Process Automation
*Automation in logistics and supply chains
*Automated inspection and maintenance systems

3. Emerging Trends and Challenges
3.1.Ethics and Governance in Robotics
*Ethical implications of automation
*Regulations for autonomous systems

3.2 Edge Computing and IoT for Robotics
*Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT)
*Real-time decision-making in automation

3.3 Sustainable Automation
*Energy-efficient robotic systems
*Green automation solutions

4. Healthcare and Assistive Robotics
4.1 Medical Robotics
*Robotic surgery and rehabilitation
*Assistive devices for the elderly and disabled

4.2 Wearable Robotics
*Exoskeletons
*Prosthetics with embedded intelligence

5. Research and Development Innovations
5.1 Swarm Robotics
*Algorithms for distributed systems
*Collective behavior in robotic networks

5.2 Mobile and Service Robotics
*Navigation and mapping (SLAM)
*Service robots for domestic and commercial use

5.3 Robotics in Space Exploration
*Autonomous planetary rovers
*Robotic systems for satellite servicing

6. Advanced Tools and Techniques
6.1 Digital Twins in Automation
*Virtual simulations of robotic systems
*Predictive maintenance with digital twins

6.2 Machine Vision and Sensing
*Computer vision for robotics
*Sensor fusion for precision tasks

7. Economic and Social Impacts
7.1 Robotics in the Workforce
*Impact of automation on employment
*Skills for the robotic era

7.2 Smart Cities and Urban Automation
*Robotic solutions for urban management
*Public safety and surveillance