The 9th conference “MOBILE MACHINES – Safety and Driver Assistance for Work Machines” will take place on February 23, 2027. The conference is being organized by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology's Institute of Mobile Machines (Mobima). The established conference once again invites experts from science and industry to exchange ideas. There will be exciting presentations and discussions.
For more information about event registration and tickets, please visit: Registration
Call for Papers
| Start Call for Abstract | 02.02.2026 |
| Deadline - Submission of Abstracts | 30.06.2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 31.08.2026 |
| Deadline - Full-Paper Submission (with Review) |
09.10.2026 |
| Deadline- Full-Paper Submission (without Review) |
30.10.2026 |
| Deadline - Incorporation of Review | 06.11.2026 |
Requirements for the Abstract:
- The abstract must not exceed 500 words.
- A maximum of one figure is permitted.
- There is no restriction on the number of references.
- The font size must be at least 10 pt.
- No specific citation style is prescribed for references.
The abstract template can be downloaded via the following link: Template of Abstract
Special Issue in "Actuators"
A related Special Issue has been launched in the MDPI journal Actuators in connection with the 9th MOBILE MACHINES Conference and the 11th Hybrid and Energy-Efficient Drives for Mobile Working Machines. The Special Issue is entitled "Energy-Efficient Actuation and Intelligent Assistance for Mobile Work Machines" and provides an opportunity to publish extended journal versions of selected high-quality conference contributions.
The Special Issue offers authors the opportunity to turn their conference contribution into a more comprehensive journal publication and to present their work to a broader international audience. Extended submissions will be treated as independent journal publications and will undergo the standard peer-review process of Actuators. Compared with the conference version, the journal manuscript should include substantial new content, such as additional experimental or simulation results, deeper analysis, or further methodological or theoretical development. A new title and abstract are expected.
The submission deadline is July 31, 2027. Selected outstanding papers may be considered for APC waivers or discounts, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Further information is available on the Special Issue website:
Special Issue "Energy-Efficient Actuation and Intelligent Assistance for Mobile Work Machines"
Key Topics
Assistance systems, autonomous systems, and AI:
- Learn more about the most advanced machine learning technologies.
- Immerse yourself in the world of environment recognition and discover how it will shape the future.
- Experience innovative operating concepts and automation solutions that will revolutionize the way we work.
Safety and security:
- Deepen your understanding of object recognition technologies and their areas of application.
- Discuss current guidelines and standards in the field of safety and security.
- Discover how these standards are driving the development of safe and secure systems.
Process data management and networking:
- Gain insights into standardization for the digitalization of mobile machines.
- Learn how big data is driving process efficiency optimization.
- Discuss the latest trends and innovations in process data management and networking.
Exhibition
The conference will be accompanied by a exhibition in the foyer of the conference center. During the breaks, participants will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition, where various companies will be presenting their innovations and products, and to exchange ideas.
Visiting the exhibition is included in the participation fee.
More details can be found in the following page: Exhibition
For further information or if you are interested in a stand at the exhibition, please contact us by email at: mobilemachines∂lists.kit.edu
Joint Evening Event
Opportunity for networking
Tuesday, 23.02.2027 from 18:00
Institute of Mobile Machines
Rintheimer Querallee 2, Building 70.21
76131 Karlsruhe
Sponsored by
Conference Location
GenoHotel Karlsruhe
Am Rüppurrer Schloss 40
76199 Karlsruhe
Parking available
Accessible by S-Bahn S1/S11,
Stop “Schloss Rüppurr”
Hybrid and Energy-Efficient Drives for Mobile Working Machines
You are also welcome to attend the 11th Hybrid Conference on the following day, which is also organized by the Institute for Mobile Machines.
The conference focuses on current trends and developments in the fields of hybrid and energy-efficient drive topologies, energy storage technologies, energy conversion, as well as control and regulation strategies.
Discounted combined tickets are available for participation in both conferences.
Further information on the Hybrid Conference can be found at:
https://hybridtagung-karlsruhe.de/
