Diary

Citation

(2012), "Diary", Industrial Robot, Vol. 39 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2012.04939aaa.010

Diary

Article Type: Diary From: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 39, Issue 1

2012

HRI 2012 7th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction

5-8 March

Boston, MA, USA

The Seventh Annual Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI 2012) is dedicated to “Robots in the Loop,” which highlights the importance of autonomously capable robots in enhancing the experiences of human users in everyday life and work activities.

Contact: web site: http://hri2012.org/

MIRA 2012 Congress 7th International Congress on Robotic Surgery

11-13 April

Baltimore, MD, USA

The purpose of the 7th International Congress is to bring together surgeons of all specialties, internists, basic science and clinicalresearchers and engineers from around the world to discuss the state-of-the-art in robotic surgical techniques and to set the directions and trends for its future improvements.

Contact: web site: www.mirasurgery.org/events.php

European Robotics Forum 2012

18-20 April

Odense, Denmark

SIMTOS 2012 Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012

17-22 April

Kintex, Korea

SIMTOS2012 is a comprehensive exhibition that will be divided into six pavilions: metal cutting and die mold working; press and metal forming; cutting-off and welding; tools and related equipment; CAD/CAM, measuring system and robotics; and parts materials and motion controls.

Contact: web site: www.simtos.org

The Vision Show

8-10 May

Boston, MA, USA

The Vision Show is North America’s leading showcase of machine vision and imaging components and solutions. The accompanying conference features practical and real-world training.

Contact: web site: www.machinevisiononline.org/mvo-content.cfm?id=91

2012 ICRA2012 International Conference on Robotics and Automation

14-19 May

Minneapolis, MN, USA

AUTOMATICA 2012 5th International Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics

12-15 June

Munich, Germany

AUTOMATICA is the central meeting point for manufacturers and users of assembly and handling technology, robotics and machine vision.

Contact: web site: http://automatica-munich.com/en/Home

Eurohaptics 2012

12-15 June

Tampere, Finland

Eurohaptics is a major international conference and the primary European meeting for researchers in the field of human haptic sensing and touch enabled computer applications.

Contact: web site: www.eurohaptics2012.org/

AATExpo Assembly & Automation Technology Expo

19-21 June

Chicago, IL, USA

AATExpo is the one-stop source for assembly-related equipment and materials, including automated assembly systems, adhesive dispensing equipment, robots, conveyors, parts feeders, metal and plastic welding equipment, adhesives and sealants, fasteners, machine vision systems, power tools, presses, workstations, process monitoring systems, and test and inspection equipment.

BioRob 2012 4th IEEE RAS & EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics

24-28 June

Roma, Italy

BioRob covers both theoretical and experimental challenges posed by the application of robotics and mechatronics in medicine and biology.

Contact: web site: www.biorob2012.org

AIM 2012 2012 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics

11-14 July

KaoHsiung, Taiwan

The purpose of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) is to promote activities in various areas of mechatronics by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, presentation of technical achievements, and discussion of future directions.

Contact: web site: www.aim2012.org

Controlo’2012 10th Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control

16-18 July

Madeira Island, Portugal

CONTROLO’2012 will provide an excellent opportunity for presenting new results and to discuss the latest research and developments in the field of automatic control.

Contact: web site: www4.uma.pt/controlo2012/

ICINCO 2012 9th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and

28-31 July

Rome, Italy

Four simultaneous tracks will be held, covering intelligent control systems, optimization, robotics, automation, signal processing, sensors, systems modelling and control, and industrial engineering, production and management.

Contact: web site: www.icinco.org/

ICMA 2012 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation

5-12 August

Chengdu, China

The objective of ICMA 2012 is to provide a forum for researchers, educators, engineers, and government officials involved in the general areas of mechatronics, robotics, automation and sensors to disseminate their latest research results and exchange views on the future research directions of these fields.

Contact: web site: http://2012.ieee-icma.org/

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2012

7-10 August

Las Vegas, NV, USA

AUVSI’s annual conference and exposition is the premier forum for reviewing, assessing and discussing the current state of the unmanned systems market.

Contact: web site: http://symposium.auvsi.org/

ICMEM2012 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

15-17 August

Ottawa, Canada

ICMEM is a comprehensive conference covering all the various topics of mechanical engineering (fluid and solid mechanics), robotics, aerospace, and mechatronics.

Contact: web site: http://icmem2012.international-aset.com/

CASE 2012 8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering

20-24 August

Seoul, Korea

The 2012 Edition of IEEE CASE will place special emphasis on the themes of automation in semiconductor/display manufacturing, low carbon green technology and automation, automotive manufacturing, and automation in heavy industries, in addition to the latest advances and developments in automation science and engineering.

Contact: web site: www.case2012.org/

43rd International Symposium on Robotics (ISR)

29-31 August

Taipei, Taiwan

The conference theme for the world’s most prestigious annual robotics conference, which takes place during the Taipei International Robot Show (TIROS) 2012 Show and Conference, is Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction.

Contact: web site: www.isr2012.org/

IMTS International Manufacturing Technology Show

10-15 September

Chicago, IL, USA

The biennial International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with more than 1,100 exhibitors and 82,000 visitors.

Contact: web site: www.imts.com

IROS 2012 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems

7-11 October

Algarve, Portugal

The theme of the conference will be Robotics for Quality of Life and Sustainable Development.

Contact: web site: www.iros2012.org/

SMC 2012 2012 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

14-17 October

Seoul, Korea

SMC 2012 provides an international forum for researchers and practitioners to report the latest innovations, summarize the state-of-the-art, and exchange ideas and advances in all aspects of systems engineering, human-machine systems, and emerging cybernetics.

Contact: web site: www.smc2012.org/

ICARCV 2012 International Conference on Control Automation Robotics & Vision

5-7 December

Guangzhou, China

ICARCV focuses on both theory and applications mainly covering the topics of control, automation, robotics and vision.

Contact: web site: www.icarcv.org/2012/

2013

MEMS 2013 IEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems

20-24 January

Taipei, Taiwan

This conference reflects from the rapid proliferation of the commitment and success of the Microsystems research community.

Contact: web site: www.mems2013.org/

ICRA 2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation

6-10 May

Karlsruhe, Germany

Contact: web site: www.icra2013.org