IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Magazine, Volume 6, Number 1 (January 2020)

Brain-inspired computing, human–machine collaboration, robotic applications, and immersive training share the pages of this January 2020 issue of IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Magazine. Rather than concentrating on a single technology, the issue offers a cross-section of research and ideas from systems science, cybernetics, and intelligent engineering.

From brain-inspired systems to autonomous AI

The featured article “Brain-Inspired Systems” explores cognitive cybernetics, brain and intelligence science, and the theoretical foundations behind systems inspired by natural intelligence. It considers how these ideas relate to autonomous computing and hybrid systems shared by humans and intelligent machines.

People and machines in the same picture

Several features focus on interaction between human abilities and smart technology. “CreativeBioMan” presents a brain- and body-wearable, computing-based creative gaming system, while “Human Intelligence Meets Smart Machine” reports on a special event devoted to human and machine co-learning.

Engineering applications with real-world stakes

The issue also turns to automotive safety in the development of highly automated vehicles, cloud, fog, and mist computing for advanced robot applications, and an immersive virtual-reality training system for marine-engine operation. Together, these topics show the breadth of systems and cybernetics research, from foundational questions to applied technologies.

Society news and reflections

Alongside its technical features, the issue includes an editorial honoring founding editor-in-chief Mohamed E. El-Hawary, a message from Society president Imre J. Rudas, and a feature on Mo Jamshidi’s impact on the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society.

A varied issue for readers following intelligent systems, automation, robotics, cybernetics, and evolving forms of human–machine collaboration.