Diary

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(2007), "Diary", Industrial Robot, Vol. 34 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2007.04934eac.001

Diary

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

2007

AIM 2007: 2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (C)

4-7 SeptemberNeuchatel, SwitzerlandAdvanced intelligent mechatronics.Contact: Web sites: http://aim2007.epfl.ch www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Wavelet Applications in Industrial Processing V (C)

9-12 SeptemberMA, USAContact: Web site: www.ri.cmu.edu/

AMS Automan Global Conference 2007 (C)

13-14 SeptemberDearbourn, USAGlobal automotive manufacturing and engineering congress for senior executives, debating the future direction of the automotive industry.

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, RoboticsContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 146 249 0609; Fax: +44 146 289 2904; E-mail: registrations@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/global/; www.eventseye.com/

SICE 2007: International Conference on Instrumentation, Control and Information Technology (C)

17-20 SeptemberKagawa, JapanThe conference covers a wide range of fields from measurement and control to system analysis and design, from theory to application and from software to hardware. Newly developed interdisciplinary ideas and concepts transferable from one field to another are especially welcome.

Keywords Sensors and transducers, Measurement, computer aided design, Intelligent control, Neural networks, Mechatronics systems, Robotic systems, Human interfaces, Virtual reality, Automation, Micro and nano devicesContact: Kagawa University. Tel: +81 878 642 328; Fax: +81 878 642 460; E-mail: sice2007@eng.kagawa-u.ac.jp; web site: www.sice.or.jp/ ,sice2007/

ECMR 2007: European Conference on MobileRobots (C)

19-21 SeptemberFreiburg, GermanyThe primary aim of ECMR is to establish a biannual European forum, internationally open, allowing researchers through Europe to become acquainted with the latest accomplishments and innovations in advanced mobile robotics and mobile human-robot systems.

Keywords Multi-sensor fusion, Navigation, Active perception, Behaviour and appearance-based robotics, Path and task planning, Multi- robot systems, Learning and adaptation, Vision-based navigation, Multimodal human-robot interactionContact: University of Freiburg/ Autonomous Intelligent Systems. Tel: +49 761 203 8026; Fax: +49 761 203 8007; E-mail: burgard@informatik.uni-freiburg.de; web sites: http://ecmr07.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/; www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

CASE 2007: IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (C)

22-25 SeptemberArizona, USAThis conference provides a forum for researchers, academicians, and industry practitioners to discuss, provide broad coverage, and disseminate foundational research on automation.

Keywords Human-robot interaction & coordination, Multi-sensor fusion and integration, Nano-scale automation and assembly, System modeling, Analysis, and performance evaluation, Virtual reality in robotics and automationContact: IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. E-mail: dmeldrum@asu.edu; web site: www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

International Robots & Vision Show and Conference (C)

2-4 OctoberIllinois, USAThis event is co-located with the Assembly Technology Expo.Contact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: jburnstein@robotics.org; web site: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

4th International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment (C)

2-5 OctoberBuenos Aires, ArgentinaThe fourth International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots Amire 2007 builds on the success of its predecessors to provide a unique forum for autonomous robotics research and development focused on applications in research, education and entertainment.

Keywords Micro-robotics, Industrial roboticsContact: Queensland University of Technology. Tel: +61 731 382 755; Fax: +61 731 381 801; E-mail: amire2007@qut.edu.au; web site: www.amire2007.fit.qut.edu.au/

SMC'07 2007 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

7-10 OctoberQuebec, CanadaThe 2007 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2007) provides an international forum that brings together those actively involved in areas of interest to the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society, to report on up-to- the-minute innovations and developments, to summarize the state of-the-art, and to exchange ideas and advances in all aspects of systems engineering, human machine interface, and emerging cybernetics.

Keywords Autonomous systems, Manufacturing systems, Petri nets, Smart sensor networks, Human machine interaction, Robotic systems, Fuzzy logic, Intelligent information systems, Machine learningContact: Eidos Global. E-mail: praman @eidosglobal.com; web sites: www.smc2007.org/index.html; www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

ESOPE CHAUDRONNERIE 2007 (E)

9-11 OctoberParis, FranceInternational Exhibition of Boiler Making, Sheet-Iron Works, Pipes, Techniques of Assembly and Welding.

Keywords Assembly, WeldingContact: Idexpo. Tel: +33 141 984 033; Fax: +33 141 984 070; E-mail: info-chaudronnerie@etai.fr; web sites: www.chaudronnerie-expo.com/main.cfm; www.eventseye.com/

PA 2007: Automation from Sensor to Web (E)

9-11 OctoberLillestrom, NorwayExhibition of Sensors.

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: Norges Varemesse. Tel: +47 669 391 00; Fax: +47 669 391 01;E-mail: post@pa-messen.no; web sites: www.pa-messen.no/; www.eventseye.com/

BVAI 2007: 2nd International Symposium on BRAIN, VISION and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (S)

10-12 OctoberNaples, Italy

Keywords Pattern recognition, Computer vision, Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Human computer interactionContact: Fax: +39 081 867 5158; E-mail: bvai2007@bvai.cib.na.cnr.it; web sites: http://bvai.cib.na.cnr.it/BVAI2007; www.allconferences.com

2nd international Exhibition “FETEC-Factory Equipment” (E)

12-15 OctoberAthens, GreeceThe Exhibition “FETEC-Factory Equipment” hosts constructors, representatives and importers that can propose suggestions and solutions for a modern, antagonistic industry.

Keywords Automation systems, Metal treatment, Industrial equipmentContact: Technoekdotiki SA. Tel: +30 210 680 0470; Fax: +30 210 680 0476;E-mail: info@fetec.gr;web sites: www.fetec.gr/Index_en.htm; www.eventseye.com/

ROBOCOMM'07 The 1th International Conference on Robot Communication and Coordination (C)

15-17 OctoberAthens, GreeceROBOCOMM is the First International Conference on Networked Robots. As the name suggests, it aims at the convergence of two fields, acting as a common forum for the Robotics and Communications research communities. The expected outcome of the event is to promote cross-pollination of these two areas leading to growth in the capabilities of both.

Keywords Mobile robots, Sensing and control, Information processingContact: E-mail: zsuzsi.k@icst.org; web sites: www.robocomm.org/index.shtml; www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

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

29 October-2 NovemberCalifornia, USAThe conference will highlight and discuss technologies concerning robots, sensor networks and micro/nano robotics.

Keywords Evolutionary robotics, Biorobotics, Rehabilitation robotics, Distributed sensor networks, Humanoid robotics, Micro/nano robotics, Robot surgery, Autonomous vehicles, Underwater robots, Search and rescue robots, Entertainment robotsContact: Tel: +1 919 515 7016; Fax: +1 919 515 7452; E-mail: egrant@ncsu.edu; web sites: www.crim.ncsu.edu/iros2007; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

MHS2007: International Symposium on Micro- NanoMechatronics and Human Science (C)

11-14 NovemberNagoya, JapanIEEE International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science(MHS) has been held from 1990 as the symposium on Micro Machine and Human Science, and organized by Nagoya University and The City of Nagoya.

Keywords Micromechatronics, Microrobotics, Microsensors and microactuators, Micromachining and microfabrication technology, Intelligent control, Human interface, Human science, Artificial life, Virtual realityContact: Nagoya University. Tel: +81 522 652 008; Fax: +81 522 652 044;E-mail: mhs2007@u-net.city.nagoya.jp;web site: www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp/mhs/

iREX 2007: 2007 International Robot Exhibition (E)

28 November-1 DecemberToyko, JapanWe have biennially organized International Robot Exhibition (IREX) since 1973 for the purpose of contributing further progress of world's robot industry. The exhibition, which is the leading robotic trade show in the world, features state-of-the art robot technologies and products. IREX 2007 (17th edition this time) will be organized during November 28- December 1, 2007 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.Contact: Act International, Inc. Tel: +81 356 447 221; Fax: +81 356 418 321; E-mail: j-event@tky.nikkan.co.jp; web site: www.nikkan.co.jp/eve/07ROBOT/ENG/

Humanoids 07: IEEE-RAS 7th International Conference on Humanoid Robots (C)

29 November-1 DecemberPA, USAContact: Web site: www.humanoids2007.org/

M2VIP2007: The fourteenth annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (C)

4-6 DecemberXiamen, PRCLike its thirteen predecessors, M2VIP 2007 will provide a forum for international experts and researchers to present and review advances in mechatronics and machine vision which have culminated in practical applications, or which promise practical implementation in the very near future.

Keywords Mechatronics, Machine visionContact: Xiamen University. E-mail: eersbrad@cityu.edu.hk; web site: www.m2vip.com/

3rd Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (C)

17-19 DecemberPune, IndiaThe primary goal of the Conference is to promote research and development activities in AI and related fields in India and the rest of the world. Another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between AI researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working in India and abroad. The conference will be held every two years to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in AI and related areas.

Keywords Adaptive systems, AI and creativity, Cognitive modeling, Computer vision, Fuzzy logic, Image processing, Intelligent networks and sensors, Knowledge-based systems, Machine learning, Multisource and multisensor data fusion, Pattern recognition, Remote sensing, Speech processing, Soft computing, AI applicationsContact: Saint Mary's University. Tel: +1 850 412 7350; Fax: +1 850 599 3221; E-mail: bhanu.prasad@famu.edu; web sites: www.iiconference.org/; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

IICAI-07: 3rd Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (C)

17-19 DecemberPune, IndiaThe scope of the conference includes all areas of AI and related technologies.

Keywords Intelligent systems, Robotics, Artificial intelligence, Fuzzy logic, Image processing, Machine learning, Neural networksContact: Tel: +1 850 412 7350;Fax: +1 850 599 3221; E-mail: bhanu.praasd@famu.edu;web sites: www.iiconference.org;www.allconferences.com

2008

EUROS 2008: European Robotics Symposium (C)

12-15 MarchPrague, Czech RepublicEUROS was started in 2006 as a response to demands for a high quality scientific event to present the best research on robotics across applications and topics. The EURON annual meeting serves to bring the European Robotics community together, but it has primarily been a networking event to discuss community issues rather than a scientific event.

Keyword Advanced roboticsContact: Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan. Tel: +46 879 067 27; E-mail: jeanna@nada.kth.se; web sites: www.euron.org/activities/EUROS/index.html; www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

ICRA 2008: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)

19-23 MayCalifornia, USARobotics, Manufacturing, Simulation, Micro-machines, Automation, CAD, CAM, CAE, Sensors.

Keywords Robotics, AutomationContact: USC. E-mail: sschaal@usc.edu; web sites: www.icra2008.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php