automatica

Automatica is a term used in the field of automatic control and automation. In scholarly contexts, Automatica denotes two closely related but distinct entities: the peer-reviewed journal Automatica and the biennial conference series associated with the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC).

Automatica (journal) is published by Elsevier on behalf of IFAC. It is regarded as one of the leading journals in automatic control and systems engineering. The journal publishes original research articles and review papers on topics such as control theory, modeling and identification, estimation, state and parameter estimation, control design, optimization, adaptive and robust control, nonlinear and stochastic control, and model predictive control. It also covers applications in engineering, robotics, process control, and related areas. Content typically includes theoretical developments, algorithmic methods, and practical case studies, with occasional special issues.

Automatica (conference) refers to a major international forum for researchers in automatic control and related disciplines. Organized under the auspices of IFAC, the conference brings together plenary talks, tutorials, and technical sessions where researchers present new results. The event encompasses topics similar to the journal, including theory and applications of automation, data-driven and learning-based control, intelligent systems, and automation in manufacturing, energy, and transportation. The conference serves as a venue for cross-disciplinary collaboration among academia, industry, and government.