Jan 2026
This article studies a global and local piecewise fuzzy control for semilinear time-fractional parabolic partial differential equation (PDE) systems. First, the Takagi–Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy model is used to characterize a semilinear time-fractional parabolic PDE system. Then, on the basis of the T-S fuzzy model, a fuzzy controller is designed to make the resulting closed-loop semilinear time-fractional parabolic PDE system Mittag–Leffler stable. Meanwhile, the existence condition of the stabilizing fuzzy controller is given in the form of a linear matrix inequality (LMI). Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed scheme is verified by experiment simulation.
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December 2025
This article presents a perspective on the current state and possible future directions of humanoid robotics, with particular emphasis on the gap between recent engineering advances and the realization of humanoid robots as reliable daily partners for humans. Although rapid progress has been achieved in locomotion, manipulation, and artificial intelligence, most humanoid systems remain primarily optimized for performancedriven demonstrations and staged showcases, with limited sustained integration into everyday human environments. We argue that closing this gap requires a fundamental shift from motion-centric engineering toward embodied, perceptive, and human-centered system design. Key enabling directions include integrated mechatronic and sensing architectures, multimodal perception and interaction, emotion recognition and affect-aware behavior, safety mechanisms for close human–robot coexistence, and large language model (LLM)–driven robotic intelligence and autonomous learning under practical constraints. Rather than providing a comprehensive technical review, this article highlights current limitations, synthesizes emerging research trends, and outlines a vision in which humanoid robots are engineered not merely to demonstrate technical capability, but to earn trust, adapt to human needs, and function as dependable partners in daily life.
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Summary of the Latest Issue of the eNewsletter of the IEEE SMC Society, Issue 88, March 2026 Editorial Welcome from the EiC Featured Article Trustworthy AI for Safety-Critical Perception and Decision Systems, by Prof. Shruti Kshirsagar Academic Corner Mentorship Advice for new Faculty, by Prof. Vladik Kreinovich Meet SMC Member Balint Varga Meet SMC Member...
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