Diary

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(2008), "Diary", Industrial Robot, Vol. 35 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2008.04935fac.001

Diary

Article Type: Diary From: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 35, Issue 6

Key: C = Conference, E = Exhibition, S = Seminar, W = Workshop

2008TePRA 2008IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (C)

10-12 November

Massachusetts, USA

TePRA is a new conference aimed at catalyzing the development of enabling technologies and encouraging their adoption by robot designers. TePRA is positioned mid-way between an academic conference and a trade show. More so than academic conferences, TePRA emphasizes practical applications and industrial participation. More so than trade shows, TePRA has a serious review process, and is targeted at future applications.

Contact: E-mail: abstractsubmit@ieeerobot-tepra.org; web site: www.ieeerobot-tepra.org/

ROBOTICA ‘08 (C)

13-14 November

Brasov, Romania

Robotica 2008 allows direct contacts and exchange of opinions among national and international researchers from the academical and industrial fields on topics including: General Robotics, Service Robotics, Mobile Robotics, Manufacturing flexible systems, Humanoid robots, Medical Robotics, and Sensors and Actuators.

Keywords Robotics, Manufacturing, Vision, Sensors

Contact: Transilvania University of Brasov, Fax: +40 0268 418967, E-mail: c-dpr@unitbv.ro; web sites: http://dpr.unitbv.ro/conferences/robotica08/index_e.htm; www.ifr.org/index.php?name = News& catid = 1

DARS20089th International Symposium on Distributed Autonomous Robotics Systems

17-19 November

Tsukuba, Japan

RoboDevelopment 2008RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo 2008 (C) (E)

18-19 November

California, USA

RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition is the first robotics industry event focused on the design and development of commercially viable personal, service and intelligent mobile robotics products – products that are to be used outside of laboratory environments and sold at a profit.

Keywords Robotics, Mobile robotics, Design, Development

Contact: Robotics Trends. Web site: www.robodevelopment.com/

International Next-Generation Robot Fair (E) (S)

26-28 November

Osaka, Japan

Exhibits include robots for entertainment, personal robots, robots for lifestyle support, home robots, robots for hazardous environments, microrobots, technology for robot maintenance, related equipment, and next-generation home information appliances.

Keywords Entertainment robots, Personal robots, Home robots

Contact: International Next – Generation Robot Fair Committee.

Tel.:+81-6-6612-1666, Fax: +81-6-6612-8585, E-mail: trade@fair.or.jp; web sites: www.fair.or.jp/icrt/; http://robotland.blogspot.com/2008/06/robotics-conferences-around-world- 2008.html

Humanoids 20082008 8th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (C) (E)

1-3 December

Daejeon, Korea

Humanoid is the ultimate form of a robot in the future. Even though there has been a great deal of research and development in this area last decade many people agree that the humanoid robot is still far behind to be social entities, agents or actors as a part of human’s life environment. Humanoids2008 (www.humanoids2008.org), the 7th Conference follows Pittsburg, USA (2007) and Genoa, Italy (2006), is IEEE Robot and Systems (RAS) sponsored conference focus on humanoid robot to share the experience and research activities to achieve our common goal, creation of humanoids.

Keywords Humanoid robots, Human-robot interaction, Vision, Motion

Contact: Humanoids 2008 Secretariat. Tel.:+82-42-472-7464, Fax: +82-42-472-7459, E-mail: secretary@humanoids2008.org; web sites: www.humanoids2008.org/; www.ifr.org/index.php?name = News& catid = 1

SI International 2008IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration

4 December

Nagoya, Japan

2008 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SI International 2008) will be held as the first symposium on system integration. This symposium will provide science and technology for integrating systems concerning artifacts, human and society in order to solve global problems of complex systems.

Keywords Mechatronics systems, Robotics, Automation systems, Virtual reality systems, Entertainment systems, Micro-nano systems, Welfare systems, Environment/ecological systems, Bio systems, Rescue systems, Security systems, Enterprise resource planning systems, Supply chain management systems, Intelligent transportation systems, Logistics systems, Large-scale system simulation, Software systems, Networking systems, Decision making systems.

Contact: web site: www.rm.is.tohoku.ac.jp/SIInt08/

ICPR19th International Conference on Pattern Recognition (C) (W)

8-11 December

Florida, USA

The ICPR 2008 is an international forum for discussions on recent advances in the fields of Computer vision, Pattern recognition (theory, methods and algorithms), Image, speech and signal analysis, Multimedia and video analysis, Biometrics, Document analysis, and Bioinformatics and biomedical applications.

Keywords Pattern recognition, Computer vision, Image analysis, Sensor systems, Robotics, Biometrics

Contact: International Association for Pattern Recognition. E-mail: secretary@icpr2008.org; web site: www.icpr2008.org

ROBIO’08IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (C)

14-17 December

Bankok, Thailand

The theme of Robio 2008 is “Information Technology Enabled Robotics and Biomimetics”, reflecting the ever growing interests in research, development and applications in the dynamic and exciting areas of robotics and biomimetics. Bangkok is an exciting and fast growing city will business, entertainment and shopping areas. ROBIO 2008 promises to be a great event for researchers and scholars in robotics and biomimetics areas, with attractive technical and social programs. The ROBIO 2008 conference invites high quality original research and development papers in all areas related to robotics, biomimetics and related topics.

Contact: IEEE. Web site: www.ee.cuhk.edu.hk/ ∼ qhmeng/robio/ROBIO2008-CFP.pdf

ICARCV 0810th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (C)

17-20 December

Hanoi, Viet Nam

ICARCV focuses on both theory and applications mainly covering the topics of control, automation, robotics and vision. In addition to the technical sessions, there will be invited sessions, tutorials and keynote addresses.

Keywords Adaptive control, Robust control, Intelligent systems, Sensor network systems, Neural networks, Fuzzy systems, Precision motion control, Man-machine interactions, Process automation, Intelligent automation, Factory modeling and simulation, Network-based systems, Nano-scale automation and assembly, Robot control, Mobile robotics, Mobile sensor networks, Micro robots and micro-manipulation, Search, rescue and field robotics, Robot sensing and data fusion, Localization, navigation and mapping, Dexterous manipulation, Medical robots and bio-robotics, Human centered systems, Space and underwater robots, Tele-robotics, Image/video analysis, Feature extraction, grouping and segmentation, Pattern recognition, Learning in vision, Human-computer interaction, Tracking and surveillance, Biometrics, Biomedical image analysis, Activity/behaviour recognition

Contact: Nanyang Technological University of Singapore and Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology. E-mail: secretariat@icarcv.org; web site: www.icarcv.org/2008/

200917th AIA Annual Business Conference (C)

4-6 February

California, USA

Contact: web site: www.machinevisiononline.org/public/calendar/

HRI 2009International Conference on Human Robot Interaction (C)

11-13 March

California, USA

The Fourth Annual Conference on Human-Robot Interaction is dedicated to the advancement of natural human-robot interaction, which highlights the importance of the technical and social issues underlying future long-term human-robot interaction, in the context of companion and assistive robots for long-term use in everyday life and work activities. HRI is a single-track, highly selective annual international conference that seeks to showcase the very best interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in human-robot interaction with roots in social psychology, cognitive science, HCI, human factors, artificial intelligence, robotics, organizational behavior, anthropology and many more, and we invite broad participation.

Keywords Robot-team learning, Lifelike robots, Multi-modal interaction, HRI foundations

Contact: Indiana University. Web sites: http://hri2009.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

AM EXPOAdvanced Manufacturing Exposition and Conference

11-12 March

North Carolina, USA

At SouthPack 2009, You’ll Find the Latest Ideas, Innovations, and Solutions for All Your Packaging Challenges.

Keywords Robotics, Manufacturing

Contact: Canon Communications LLC. Tel.:+1 310/445-4200; Fax: +1 310/996-9499, E-mail: spinfo@cancom.com; web site: www.devicelink.com/expo/spack08/index.html

MV ChinaMachine Vision China

18-20 March

Shanghai, China

Contact: web site: www.machinevisiononline.org/public/calendar/f

The Vision Show

31 March-2 April

Arizona, USA

The Vision Show is North America’s leading showcase of machine vision and imaging components and solutions. This show will bring you up-to-date with the latest technologies from the top suppliers! Also offered are high-quality, yet affordable training sessions at The Vision Conference.

Keywords Machine vision, Imaging, Automation, OEMs

Contact: Automation Imaging Association. Tel.:+1 734 994 6088, Fax: +1 734 994 3338, E-mail: jhayman@robotics.org; web sites: www.machinevisiononline.org; www.machinevisiononline.org/public/articles/index.cfm?cat = 127

Hannover Messe

20-24 April

Hannover, Germany

HANNOVER MESSE remains the world’s leading showcase for industrial technology. Better, faster, more effective: to survive and prosper in the face of global competition companies need to constantly maintain and improve their performance potential. Leading-edge technology plays a pivotal role in corporate competitiveness. HANNOVER MESSE is the ideal place to obtain the latest industrial know-how. Established sixty years ago, HANNOVER MESSE today ranks as the leading international showplace for industrial technologies, materials and product ideas. Over the years the focus has shifted from stand-alone components to end-to-end solutions. Technical innovation is one key element in the success of HANNOVER MESSE. Another is its sharp focus on the creative application of existing knowledge. The program for HANNOVER MESSE 2009 encompasses 14 leading trade fairs.

Keyword Industrial Technology

Contact: Deutsche Messe. Tel.:+49 511 890, Fax: +49 511 893 2626, E-mail: emanuel.marra@messe.de; web site: www.hannovermesse.de

ICRA2009IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)

12-17 May

Kobe, Japan

The theme of the conference is “Robotics and IRT for Livable Societies”, reflecting the ever growing interests in research, development and applications in the dynamic and exciting areas of robotics and automation.

Keywords Robotics, Manufacturing, Simulation, Micro-machines, Automation, CAD, CAM, CAE, Sensors

Contact: System Robotics Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering and Robotics, Tohoku University, Japan. Fax:+81-22-795-6915, E-mail: info+@ + icra2009.org; web sites: www.icra2009.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

IA Robotics

13-17 May

Bangkok, Thailand

IA Robotics 2009 is the industry and machinery Trade show that will be held in May 13-17 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre.

IA Robotics 2009 will present the latest news in the Industrial Automation sector, set May 13-17.

Robotics and Industrial Automation Exhibition Intermach Thailand provides the backdrop for the annual IA Robotics Show where industry meets to examine and compare the latest offerings from the world of Industrial Automation. From food plant operation and monitoring to high orbit satellite manufacture, the scope of this event is increasingly varied and complements the concurrent High Tech Machinery exhibition.

Keywords Robotics, Manufacturing

Contact: Tel.:+66 2642 6911, Fax: +66 2642 7433, E-mail: intermach@cmpthailand.com; web site: www.thai-exhibition.com/intermach/

IRVSInternational Robots & Vision Show and Conference (C) (E)

9-11 June

Illinois, USA

One of the largest and longest running international robot shows in the world.

Keywords Robotics, Machine vision, Motion control

Contact: Automation Technologies Council. Tel.:+1 734 994 6088, Fax: +1 734 994 3338, web sites: www.robots-vision-show.info; www.robotics.org/events/index.cfm

RSS 2009Robotics: Science and Systems

28 June-1 July

Washington, DC, USA

The 2009 Robotics: Science and Systems Conference will bring together researchers working on algorithmic or mathematical foundations of robotics, robotics applications, and analysis of robotic systems. High quality, original papers are solicited in all areas of robotics. The final program will be the result of a highly selective review process designed to include the best work of its kind in every category. The conference will be single track to allow attendees an opportunity to experience the best research in all areas of robotics. The program will include invited talks as well as oral and poster presentations of refereed papers.

Keywords Mechanisms, Manipulation, Human-robot interaction and human centered systems, Distributed systems, Mobile systems and mobility, Applications, Medical robotics, Robot perception.

Contact: University of Washington. Web site: www.roboticsconference.org/

M-ELROB 20093rd European Land-Robot Trial (C)

June-July

Rynia, Poland

The ELROB 2009 focuses on the question, if robot systems can support the users effectively in the near future. The purpose of the trial is to identify robotic systems, which have the capabilities to master daily defence and security tasks. The aim of the organizers is to gain insights for future projects, research and development activities.

Keywords Robotics, Harsh environments, Rescue, Military, Autonomous or semi autonomous navigation, Machine intelligence.

Contact: web site: www.m-elrob.eu/

ICINCO 20096th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (C)

2-5 July

Milan, Italy

The purpose of this conference is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the application of informatics to Control, Automation and Robotics.

Keywords Intelligent control systems, Optimization, Robotics, Automation, Signal processing, Systems modeling and control

Contact: ICINCO. Tel.:+351 265 520 185, Fax: +44 203 014 5435, E-mail: secretariat@icinco.org; web sites: www.icinco.org/; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

AIM 09IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (C)

7-10 July

Singapore, Singapore

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2009 (C) (E)

10-13 August

Washington, DC, USA

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2009 is the world’s largest event focusing on the international ground, air and maritime unmanned systems marketplace. It will host the largest gathering of government, business, technology and academic leaders in the unmanned systems community. It will have a plenary session featuring senior unmanned systems speakers addressing both defense and civilian markets.

Keywords Unmanned systems, Military, Vehicles

Contact: Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. Tel.:+1 703 845 9671, Fax: +1 703 845 9679, E-mail: info@auvsi.org; web sites: http://symposium.auvsi.org/; www.auvsi.org

IEEE-CASE 20095th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (C)

22-25 August

Bangalore, India

The goal of the conference is broad coverage and dissemination of foundational research on automation among researchers, academicians and industry practitioners. The focus would be on scientific methods for machines and systems operating in structured environments over long periods, and also on the explicit structuring of environments. Special themes for the 2009 conference include: Green Technologies and Automation; Knowledge Services and Automation; Self Aware Automation; Internet Automation and Internet Search and Analytics.

Keywords Green Technologies, Automation

Contact: IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Web sites: www.ieee-case.org/assets/pdf/CASE%202009%20Poster.pdf; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

SYROCCO 099th International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control

10-12 September

Gifu, Japan

IROS 2009IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (C)

10-15 October

Missouri, USA

Contact: web site: www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/227/iros-2009.html

2010Automatica 20104th International Trade Fair for Automation Assembly, Robotics and Vision (E)

8-11 June

Munich, Germany

AUTOMATICA presents an international product range covering assembly and handling technology, robotics, machine vision and associated technologies.

This makes AUTOMATICA the very first international event that brings together all branches of the robotics and automation industry under the same roof in a single event. It is being staged in Munich, the central hub of the biggest European market for robotics and automation products.

Keywords Assembly and handling technology, Robotics, Machine vision, Positioning systems, Drive technology, Sensor technology

Contact: Messe München GmbH. Tel.:+49 899 491 1538, Fax: +49 899 491 1539, E-mail: info@automatica-munich.com; web site: www.automatica-muenchen.de