Diary

Citation

(2006), "Diary", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2006.04933bac.001

Diary

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

2006

21st International Conference on Computers & Their Applications

23-25 MarchSeattle, USAThe International Conference on Computers & Their Applications (CATA) provides an international forum for presentation and discussion of research on computers and their applications. The CATA-2006 will feature contributed as well as invited papers concerned with theory, practice and applications.Keywords: Algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Biomedical engineering, Bioinformatics and geoinformatics, Compilers, Computer aided design, Modelling, Networks, Computer vision, Simulation, Control systems, Data communications, Databases, Data mining and knowledge discovery, Digital signal processing, Expert systems, Human- computer interface and visualisation, Image processing, Information systems, Multimedia applications, Neural networks, Operating & distributed systems, Parallel processing, Pattern recognition, Programming languages, Real-time computing, Robotics, Software engineering and CASE, Text processingContact: The University of Alabama. Tel: (205) 348-2919; Fax: (205) 348- 6959; E-mail: jjackson@eng.ua.edu; web sites: www.isca-hq.org/confr.htm and www.allconferences.com

Intertool Kiev 2006

AprilKiev, UkraineInternational Trade Fair for Machine- tools, Tools, Metal-Working, Manufacturing Technologies & WeldingKeywords: Welding, Machines-tools, Tools, Metal working industries, RoboticsContact: Reed Exhibitions Messe Wien. Tel: +43 (0) 1 727 20-0; Fax: +43 (0) 1 727 20-443; web sites: www.msi-fairs.com/, www.msi-fairs.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

NEPCON Korea 2006

AprilKoreaExhibition for the Electronics Component and Manufacturing IndustriesKeywords: Electronic design & components, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Reed Exhibitions Japan. Tel: +81 (0) 3 3349-8501; Fax: +81 (0) 3 3349-8599; E-mail: nk@reedexpo.co.jp; web sites: www.nepconkorea.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

RoboNexus Germany

6-8 AprilMunich, GermanyThe International Business Development, Educational and Consumer Event for Personal, Service and Mobile RobotsKeywords: Mobile robots, Intelligent systemsContact: Robotics Trends. Web site: www.robonexus.com/

Process Control, Instrumentation and Metrology 2006

MayBangkok, ThailandInternational Exhibition and Conference for Process Control & Instrumentation, Measurement, Test, Calibration Equipment and Quality ControlKeywords: Measurement & testing, Industrial controllers, SensorsContact: Reed Tradex Company. E-mail: manufact@reedtradex.com; web sites: www.reedtradex.co.th/reedtradex/htmlfolder/fr_exibitionsc.html and www.eventseye.com/

Kirotec 2006

3-6 MaySeoul, South KoreaKorea International Robot Technology ExhibitionKeywords: Industrial controllers, Robotics, Applied computer & industrial engineeringContact: COEX. Tel: +82 (0) 2 6000 0114; Fax: +82 (0) 2 6000 1302; E-mail: kirotec@coex.co.kr; web sites: www.coex.co.kr/ and www.eventseye.com

ICRA 06

15-19 MayOrlando, USAHumanitarian RobotsKeywords: Demining, Search/rescue missions, Homeland security, Humanoid robots, Personal and service robotsContact: IEEE. E-mail: admin@icra2006.org; web sites: www.icra2006.org and www.ncsu.edu

MACH 2006^©

15-19 MayBirmingham, UKAlready the UK's largest and most successful exhibition for manufacturing technologies, MACHplus will further broaden MACH 2006's visitor appeal, providing even more value for its 20,000þ visitors.Keywords: Health & safety, Materials handling, Cleaning, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Robotics and automationContact: The Manufacturing Technologies Association. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7298 6400; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7298 6430; E-mail: rkaye@mta.org.uk; web site: www.mach06.com

NFAS 2006

15-17 MayMontreal, CanadaNational Factory Automation ShowKeywords: Industrial controllers, Robotics, Applied computer & industrial engineeringContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1 (416) 491-7565; Fax: +1 (416) 491-5088; E-mail: canada@reedexpo.com; web sites: www.reedexpo.ca/montreal/ and www.eventseye.com/

ISR/Robotik 2006 – Joint Conference On Robotics

15-17 MayMunich, GermanyIt is a forum for presenting state-of-the- art research in robot technologies and applications from around the world.Keywords: Grippers, Sensors, Actors, Controllers, Microsystems, Communication systems or new materials leading to advanced robotic solutions and new applications.Contact: Tel: +49 211 6214-504; Fax: +49 211 6214-430; E-mail: rosenzweig@vdi.de; web site: www.vdi.de/vdi/english/organisation/schnellauswahl/fgkf/gma/robotik/11978/index.php

Automotive Manufacturing 2006

1-4 JuneBangkok, ThailandExposition of Machinery and Equipment for Automotive and Parts ManufacturingKeywords Automotive engineering, Industrial controllers, Machines-tools, Tools, Energy production, Metal working industries, Electronic design & components, Robotics, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Reed Tradex Company. Tel: +662 636 7272; Fax: +662 636 7282; E-mail: rtdx@reedtradex.co.th; web sites: www.automanexpo.com/ and www.eventseye.com

SOIS – Southwestern Ontario Industrial Show 2006

7-8 JuneOntario, CanadaSouthwestern Ontario Industrial ShowKeywords: Machines-tools, Tools, Metal working industries, Robotics, Subcontracting, Suppliers & partners, Applied computer & industrial engineering, Industrial fairs, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Reed Exhibitions Canada. Tel: +1 (416) 491-7565; Fax: +1 (416) 491-5088; E-mail: canada@reedexpo.com; web sites: www.reedexpo.ca/southwestern/ and www.allconferences.com

2006 IEEE International Conferences on Cybernetics & Intelligent Systems (CIS) and Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics

7-9 JuneBangkok, ThailandThe goal of the CIS 2006 is to bring together experts from the field of cybernetics and intelligent systems to discuss on the state-of-the-art and to present new research findings and perspectives of future developments with respect to the conference themes.Keywords: Soft computing, Fuzzy systems, Computer intelligence, Neuro- fuzzy systems, Neural networks, DNA computing, Evolutionary logistics, Systems, Data mining and management, Informatics, Environmental systems, Human/computer interaction, Human/ machine systems, Image processing, Computer vision, Intelligent systems, Internet/electronic commerce, Manufacturing systemsContact: Web site: www.ntu.edu.sg/cis-ram/callpapers.htm

RIA Robotic Grinding, Deburring and Finishing Workshop (C,W)

15-16 JuneMinnesota, USAIndustry leaders with the highest credentials for robotic grinding, deburring and finishing applications showcase their products and solutions during tabletop exhibitsKeywords Grinding, Deburring, Finishing applications, Industrial roboticsContact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; web sites: www.roboticsonline.com and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

RoboBusiness Conference & Exposition

20-21 JuneSheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA, USAContact: Emerald's Industrial Robot is a media sponsor of this eventweb site: www.robobusiness2006.com

ROMANSY 2006 – 16th CISM- IFToMM Symposium on Robot Design, Dynamics, and Control

20-24 JuneWarsaw, PolandThe aim of ROMANSY is to bring together researchers from the broad ranges of disciplines referring to Robotics, in an intimate, collegial and stimulating environment.Contact: E-mail: teresaz@meil.pw.edu.pl; web site: http://romansy.ia.pw.edu.pl/romansy2006_3.html

CMI – 12th Computed Maxillofacial Imaging Congress

28 June-1 JulyOsaka, JapanMaxillofacial ImagingKeywords: Cranial and Maxillofacial image guided surgeryContact: E-mail: office@cars-int.org; web sites: www.cars-int.org/ and www.allconferences.com

CAD 8th International Workshop on Computer Aided Diagnosis

28 June-1 JulyOsaka, JapanComputer Aided DiagnoisisKeywords: CAD, Imaging, Computer vision, Cancer screening, Imaging, 3D images, ANN and modellingContact: E-mail: office@cars-int.org; web sites: www.cars-int.org/ and www.allconferences.com

Automate Australia 2006

AugustMelbourne, AustraliaAustralian International Robotics & Industrial Automation ExhibitionKeywords: Industrial controllers, Automated assembly

ICINCO 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics

1-5 AugustSetubal, Portugal The 3rd International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the application of informatics to Control, Automation and Robotics.Keywords: Control, Automation, Intelligent roboticsContact: E-mail: secretariat@icinco.org; web sites: www.icinco.org and www.allconferences.com

EPE – PEMC 2006

30 August-1 SeptemberPortoroz, SloveniaInternational Power Electronics and Motion Control ConferenceKeywords: Industrial controllers, Electronic design & components, Sensors, Power electronics, Electrical & electro technical engineeringContact: EPE Association Ltd. E-mail: epe-association@etec2.vub.ac.be; web sites: www.epe-association.org/epe/index.html and www.eventseye.com/

Instrumentation Scotland 2006

1-3 SeptemberAberdeen, ScotlandExhibition for Sensors & Transducers, Controls & Programmable Controllers, Data AcquisitionKeywords: Measurement & testing, Industrial controllers, SensorsContact: Trident Exhibitions Ltd. E-mail: info@trident-exhibitions.co.uk; web sites: www.instrumentation.co.uk/ and www.eventseye.com/

SYROCO 2006 – 8th International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control

6-8 SeptemberBologna, ItalyThe themes of the symposium will deal with basic research on control of robotic devices and on the application of robot control methodologies in advanced applications.Keywords: Control theory, Robotics systems, Robotic devices, Mobile robots, Haptic devices, Virtual reality

Contact: Department of Electronics, Computer Science and Systems, University of Bologna. Tel: (+39) 051 2093034; Fax: (+39) 051 2093073; E-mail: syroco2006@deis.unibo.it; web site: www.syroco2006.deis.unibo.it

Controlo 2006 – 7th Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control

11-13 SeptemberLisbon, PortugalThe CONTROLO'2006 will provide an excellent opportunity for presenting new results and to discuss the latest research and developments in the field of automatic control.Keyword: Automatic ControlContact: Instituto Superior Técnico. E-mail: controlo2006@ist.utl.pt; web site: http://controlo2006.ist.utl.pt/

China Robot Expo 2006

14-17 SeptemberBeijing, ChinaRobotic & Automatic Manufacturing Equipments ExhibitionKeywords: Industrial controllers, Robotics, Applied computer & industrial engineeringContact: CEIEAC (China Enterprises International Exhibitions & Advertising Co. Ltd). Tel: 86-10-88361766; Fax: 86-10-88382248; E-mail: domestic2@ceieac.net; web sites: www.ceieac.net/ and www.eventseye.com

BIAS 2006

20-23 SeptemberMilan, ItalyInternational Conference-Exhibition of Automation, Robotics, Instrumentation and MicroelectronicsKeywords: Industrial controllers, sensorsContact: Bias Group Srl. E-mail: bias.group@bias-net.com; web sites: www.bias.it/ and www.eventseye.com/

9th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behaviour

25-30 SeptemberRoma, ItalyThe objective of this interdisciplinary conference is to bring together researchers in computer science, artificial intelligence, alife, control, robotics, neurosciences, ethology, evolutionary biology, and related fields so as to further our understanding of the behaviors and underlying mechanisms that allow natural and artificial animals to adapt and survive in uncertain environments.Keywords: Communication & language, Autonomous, Hybrid robots, Navigation and mapping, Applied adaptive behaviourContact: ISAB – International Society for Adaptive Behaviour. E-mail: sab2006@sab06.org; web site: www.sab06.org/

IEEE CASE 2006

8-10 OctoberShanghai, ChinaThis conference provides a forum for researchers, academicians, and industry practitioners to discuss, provide broad coverage, and disseminate foundational research on automation.Keywords: Automatic identification and security, Automation in life sciences: biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and health care, Business and software, Human-robot interaction & coordination, Manufacturing, Maintenance, & supply chain, Laboratory automation, Multi- sensor fusion and integration, Nano-scale automation and assembly, Virtual reality in robotics and automationContact: IEEE. E-mail: yuwang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk; web sites: www.ieee-case.org/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

ICARCV 2006 – 9th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision

5 December-8 JuneSingaporeICARCV provides a forum for professionals, engineers, academics, educators and researchers in control, automation, and manufacturing to exchange up-to-date technical knowledge and experiences.Keywords: Control, Automation, Intelligent robotics, VisionContact: IEEE. E-mail: secretariat@icarcv.org; web sites: www.icarcv.org/2006/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

ROBIO 2006 – IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics

17-20 DecemberKunming, ChinaROBIO 2006 covers all areas of robotics and biomimetics.Keywords: Mobile robotics, Medical robotics, Tele-robotics, Robot vision, Sensing, Sensor networks, Multi-robot systems, Virtual reality, Human- machine interface, Intelligent systems, Humanoid robots, Biologically inspired robotics, Biomimicking robots/systems, Flying robots, and snake robots, Smart structures, Materials, and actuators, Cellular/molecular motors, MEMS/ nano fabrication, Micro/nano robotics, Micro/nano manipulation, Micro/nano sensingContact: IEEE. E-mail: chairs@robio2006.org; web sites: www.robio2006.org/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

2007

ICRA '07 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation

10-14 AprilRoma, ItalyUbiquitous RoboticsKeywords: Intelligent robotics, AutomationContact: IEEE. E-mail: icra07@fasiweb.com; web sites: www.icra07.org/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechantronics

10-13 JulyNeuchatel, SwitzerlandAdvanced Intelligent MechatronicsKeyword: Advanced intelligent mechatronicsContact: IEEE. Web sites: http://aim2007.epfl.ch/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html