Robotics and Autonomous Systems Journal Citation Rate 2026
0921-8890
eISSN 1872-793X
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence and Robot Manipulation and Learning, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0921-8890 (e-ISSN 1872-793X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.77 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3020 USD).
Robotics and Autonomous Systems Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Robotics and Autonomous Systems has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.77, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Robotics and Autonomous Systems should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Robotics and Autonomous Systems against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Budget $3020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence, Robot Manipulation and Learning, Robotic Locomotion and Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0921-8890 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-793X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3020 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Robotics and Autonomous Systems is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3020.
In our subject taxonomy, Robotics and Autonomous Systems is classified under Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence, Robot Manipulation and Learning, Robotic Locomotion and Control and Robotic Path Planning Algorithms.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.772.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.772 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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