Advances in Automation and Robotics Research

Proceedings of the V Latin American Congress on Automation and Robotics

This book comprises the proceedings of the V Latin American Congress on Automation and Robotics, held at Cusco, Perú, from November 10 to 12, 2025. The discipline of robotics is characterized by continuous and rapid advancement, and congress proceedings constitute an essential medium for the dissemination of novel research findings, technological developments, and innovative applications.

The book reflects the breadth and depth of contemporary inquiry in robotics and automation. They encompass theoretical foundations, methodological innovations, and applied perspectives, addressing topics such as kinematic and dynamic modeling, the formulation of control algorithms, the design and implementation of autonomous and robotic systems, teleoperation technologies, and computer vision. Furthermore, this book engages with emergent applications and delineates prospective challenges that shapes the trajectory of the field.

Scope and Thematic Coverage

The scope of the book is intentionally broad, encompassing diverse domains of engineering, scientific research, and professional practice. The thematic coverage includes, but is not limited to:

Industrial automation and robotics

Process control, modeling, and optimization

Control theory and artificial intelligence

Field and space robotics

Aerial, terrestrial, and underwater robotic vehicles

Kinematic and dynamic analysis of robotic systems

Computer vision, mapping, and navigation

Instrumentation, sensing, and sensor fusion

Novel robot architectures and modular components

Haptics, human–robot interaction, and interface design

Simulation methodologies and experimental validation

Multi-robot systems and embodied multi-agent systems