The Journal of Climbing and Walking Robots (JCWR) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing education and science for the public benefit in the field of mobile robots and associated technologies. The journal publishes high-quality research on the theory, design, development, and commercialisation of robotic systems, with a special emphasis on climbing and walking robots and associated support technologies.
JCWR is established in collaboration with the CLAWAR Association, UK, a globally recognized organization dedicated to the advancement of climbing and walking robots and mobile machine technologies. This collaboration ensures a solid foundation, leveraging CLAWAR's extensive research community, international conferences, and technical expertise, providing strong backing for the journal's growth and global recognition.
The journal aims to serve as a leading platform for researchers in academe and engineers, and entrepreneurs in industry to share cutting-edge advancements in robot innovations for ensuring safety, performance enhancements and technology readiness levels for encouraging market entry for new robot products in new and traditional domains.
The journal is a Gold Open Access journal, online readers don't have to pay any fee.
The journal is currently free to the authors, and all Article Processing Charges (APCs) are waived until December 31, 2026.
Articles in Online First are peer-reviewed, accepted articles that are not yet assigned to volumes/issues, but have a DOI and are fully citable. Please note that the article in Online First version will be removed and the final version will appear in the associated published online volumes/issues of the publication if the final version is assigned to volumes/issues.
The Journal of Climbing and Walking Robots (JCWR) Has Been Officially Assigned the eISSN: 3154-7559
This marks an important milestone in the journal's development and represents a significant step forward in its launch and international dissemination as the official journal of the CLAWAR Association.
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