Conflicts of Interest

Robotics Xplore requires all authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence, or be perceived to influence, the research, review, or publication process.

A conflict of interest may arise when an individual has financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could affect their objectivity or judgment. Examples include, but are not limited to, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patents, or close personal or professional relationships.

Authors must clearly declare any conflicts of interest at the time of submission. If no conflicts exist, authors should state that there are no conflicts of interest to declare.

Reviewers are expected to decline the review of any manuscript where a conflict of interest exists or where there is a risk of bias. Editors who have conflicts of interest with a submitted manuscript must recuse themselves from the editorial and decision-making process.

Robotics Xplore is committed to ensuring transparency and integrity in the publication process. All declared conflicts of interest will be considered by the editorial team and, where appropriate, will be disclosed in the published article.