Journal profile · Engineering, Manufacturing
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
ISSN 0736-5845 · eISSN 1879-2537 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1984
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing: CAS Zone 1 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 12.34; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,540; review about 141 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 221 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Manufacturing Process and Optimization, Robot Manipulation and Learning and Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics, together about 34.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The emphasis of the journal Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is on disseminating the application of research to the development of new or improved industrially-relevant robotics, manufacturing technologies, and innovative manufacturing strategies. Preference is given to papers describing original research that includes both theory and experimental validation. Comprehensive review papers on topical issues related to robotics and manufacturing will also be considered. Papers on conventional machining processes, modelling and simulation, supply chain management, and resource optimisation, will generally be considered out of scope, as there are other more appropriate journals in these areas. Overly theoretical or mathematical papers will be directed to other more appropriate journals as well. Original papers are welcomed in the areas of industrial robotics, human-robot collaborative manufacturing, cloud-based manufacturing, cyber-physical production systems, big data analytics in manufacturing, smart mechatronics, machine learning, adaptive and sustainable manufacturing, and other fields involving unique manufacturing technologies.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Manufacturing
Editor-in-chief Lihui WangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 18%); most named United States 11, Mainland China 7, Sweden 5, Japan 2, Germany 2 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Manufacturing Process and OptimizationEngineering15.3%
- Robot Manipulation and LearningEngineering10.1%
- Robotic Mechanisms and DynamicsEngineering9.3%
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics OptimizationEngineering5.6%
- Advanced machining processes and optimizationEngineering5.3%
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing SystemsEngineering5.2%
- Scheduling and Optimization AlgorithmsEngineering5%
- Digital Transformation in IndustryEngineering4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Robotics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Robotics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Robotics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 12.34LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 12.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 27.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 27.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.33LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 78LetPub ·
- h-index
- 160OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,513OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 11.52OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 209LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,948 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 183 | 70 | 175 |
| 2025 | 221 | 68 | 2,071 |
| 2024 | 187 | 53 | 4,560 |
| 2023 | 153 | 38 | 6,163 |
| 2022 | 172 | 52 | 9,711 |
| 2021 | 157 | 46 | 9,318 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
141 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 55 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 141 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,540 / EUR 4,250 / GBP 3,630 / JPY 563,100 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,060 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Not considered
- Overly theoretical or mathematical papers
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Single corresponding author Model summary
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1984
- ISSN
- 0736-5845
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2537
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
What CAS zone is Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is in Zone 1 of Computer Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications / Engineering, Manufacturing / Robotics; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 12.34; CiteScore 27.6, h-index 160.
How long does peer review take at Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing?
The publisher reports about 141 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Mainland China (7) and Sweden (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing open access, and what is the APC?
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,540.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .