Diary

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(2006), "Diary", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2006.04933fac.001

Diary

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

2006

ICNN 2006: International Conference on Neural Networks (C)27-29 October

Barcelona, Spain

The International Conference on Neural Networks (ICNN 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Neural Networks. ICNN 2006 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Computer Science from around the world.

Keywords Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Neural Network

Contact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icnn06; www.allconferences.com

ICIC 2006: International Conference on Intelligent Control (C)27-29 October

Barcelona, Spain

The International Conference on Intelligent Control (ICIC 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Intelligent Control. ICIC 2006 will bring together leading engineers and scientists in Intelligent Control from around the world.

Keywords Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Neural network, CAD, Intelligent control, Fuzzy systems

Contact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icic06; www.allconferences.com

IVEVA 2006: The International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Environments and Virtual Agents (C)30-31 October

Aguascalientes, Mexico

The IVEVA conference aims to provide a friendly environment to discuss ideas in Intelligent Virtual Environments and Virtual Agents. In this sense, the conference is intended to promote the exchange of ideas between AI researchers and VE researchers and practitioners.

Keywords Artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual environments (VE), Robotics

Contact: University Pompeu Fabra/ University of Bonaterra. E-mail: jesus.ibanez@upf.edu; web sites: http://indep-day.upf.es/iveva/; www.allconferences.com

MHS2006: International Symposium on Micro- NanoMechatronics and Human Science (C) (E)6-8 November

Nagoya, Japan

Symposium Covering Micro- NanoMechatronics and Human Science, Micro-NanoMechatronics for an Information-Based Society, System Cell Engineering by Multi-scale Manipulation

Keywords Micro & nano scale systems, Robotics, Mechatronics systems, Intelligent control, Human interface, Artificial life, Virtual reality, Network systems, Industrial applications

Contact: Tel: +81 527 365 680; Fax: +81 527 365 685. E-mail: shidami@u-net.city.nagoya.jp; web sites: www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp/mhs/MHS2006-Top.html; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Intertool Moscow 2006 (C) (E)7-10 November

Moscow, Russia

International Trade Fair for Tools, Metal-working and Manufacturing Technologies

Keywords Machine-tools, Metal working industries, Robotics

Contact: Reed Exhibitions Messe Wien. Tel: +43 017 272 000; Fax: +43 172 720 443; E-mail: intertool@msi-fairs.com; web sites: www.msi-fairs.com/; www.eventseye.com

Robotics Industry Forum (C) (E)8-10 November

Florida, USA

The annual Robotics Industry Forum has grown to be known as “the summit meeting where robotics leaders connect.” From in-depth management presentations to proven user and integrator success stories, attendance at the Forum returns valuable ideas, stimulates business innovation, and inspires leadership in an exciting business.

Keywords Robotics, Emerging applications, Industrial applications, Future development

Contact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: dvincent@robotics.org; web sites: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/; www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

CAINE2006: 19th Intl. Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering (C)13-15 November

Las Vegas, USA

International forum for presentation and discussion of research on computers and their applications

Keywords Computers, Robotics, Industry and engineering

Contact: International Society for Computers and Their Applications (ISCA). Tel: +1 919 467 5559; Fax: +1 919 467 3430; E-mail: isca@ipass.net; web sites: www.isca-hq.org/ISCAconf.html; www.allconferences. com

ANIPLA 2006: Methodologies for Emerging Technologies in Automation (C) (E)13-15 November

Pisa, Italy

ANIPLA, the Italian National Association for Automation, will celebrate in 2006 the 508 anniversary of its foundation. It's annual Congress traditionally represents an effective opportunity for researchers, designers, practitioners and technology providers active in the industrial automation field to meet and share experiences.

Keywords Advanced process control, Measurement for automation and sensor networks, Intelligent and collaborative manufacturing systems, Mechatronics and robotics, Dependability and security of control systems, Functional safety and safety- related systems, Domotics and building automation, Education in control

Contact: ANIPLA. Tel: +39 276 002 311; Fax: +39 276 013 192; E-mail: anipla2006@anipla.it; web sites: www.anipla.it/anipla2006/; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

CSB 2006: The IASTED International Conference on Computational and Systems Biology 2006 (C)13-15 November

Texas, USA

In the ever-evolving field of computational biology, it is essential that researchers and industry stay on top of changes in applications and techniques in mathematical, statistical and computational science. Current issues related to this topic involve advancements in bioinformatics including microarray data analysis, functional genomics, and computational proteomics. The IASTED International Conference on Computational and Systems Biology (CSB 2006) will provide an opportunity for scientists and specialists to discuss current research and exchange new ideas in these areas.

Keywords Robotics, Biological systems, Neural networks, Machine learning, Pattern recognition

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/Dallas/csb.htm; www.allconferences.com

RoboBusiness Europe (C) (E)20-21 November

Munich, Germany

This intenaitonal conference will be held in Munich on the 17th and 18th of October 2006 at the Bayerische Hof Hotel, and will consist of keynote Presentations, two breakout sessions on Business Development & Technology Transfer & Technology, Applications & Standards, and an extended Roundtable Discussion Forum.

Keywords Consumer robotics, Unmanned systems, Mobile robots, Service robots, MDA, Robotic vision, Educational robotics, Autonomous systems

Contact: Robotics Trends/IDG World Expo. Tel: +1 508 429 4197; E-mail: dk@roboticstrends.com; web sites: www.robobusiness2006.com/; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

C12006: The IASTED International Conference on Computational Intelligence (C)20-22 November

California, USA

The International Conference on Computational Intelligence (CI 2006), sponsored by IASTED, will be a major forum for international researchers and professionals to present their latest research, results, and ideas in all areas of computational intelligence.

Keywords Robotics, Computational intelligence, Neural networks, Machine learning, Pattern recognition

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/SanFrancisco/c523.htm; www.allconferences.com

CSS2006: The Fourth IASTED International Conference on CIRCUITS, SIGNALS, AND SYSTEMS (C)20-22 November

California, USA

With the development of analog and digital integrated circuits, designs and applications are now being approached at the system level, integrating the transmission and transformation of signals and signal processing circuits. The IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals, and Systems (CSS 2006) will create an international forum for researchers and specialists to exchange new ideas and practical experience in these areas.

Keywords Robotics, Nanotechnology, MEMs, Sensors, CAD, Intelligent systems

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/SanFrancisco/c523.htm; www.allconferences.com

Nanofair 2006 – 5th International Nanotechnology Symposium (C) (E)21-22 November

Karlsruhe, Germany

Under the title “New Ideas for Industry” Nanofair will present, for the fifth successive year, a platform for the exchange of ideas and the generation of initiatives between research and industry. The scope of the conference will be nanotechnology in the sectors materials, electronics, life sciences, optics and surfaces.

Keywords Nanotechnology and industrial applications

Contact: VDI Wissensforum. Tel: +49 211 621 4426; Fax: +49 211 621 4154; E-mail: wissensforum@vdi.de; web sites: www.nanofair.com; www.nanofair.com

ICAIET-2006: 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (C)22-24 November

Sabah, Malaysia

International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology

Keywords Fuzzy logic, Neural networks, Robotics, Control automation

Contact: Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Tel: +60 88 320-000 Extn: 3057; Fax: +60 88 320-348; E-mail: icaiet@ums.edu.my; web sites: http://kinabalu.ums.edu.my/icaiet/; www.allconferences.com

ICIT 2006: International Conference on Information Technology (C)24-26 November

Venice, Italy

The International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Information Technology.

Keywords Automation, Control, Robotics, Computational intelligence

Contact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icit06; www.allconferences.com

AEE 06: Advances in Electrical Engineering (C)29-30 November

Gwalior, India

The objective of the conference is to generate awareness among technocrats, researchers, physicians and practicing engineers, about the revolutionary changes taking place in the various disciplines of Electrical Engineering. Advances and innovations in the field of Power System, Communication, Control, Instrumentation & Drives have completely changed the industrial scenario during the last decade. These fast changing sub areas of Electrical Engineering are contributing in making Electrical Systems more robust, compact, user friendly and efficient.

Keywords Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Computer vision

Contact: E-mail: wadhwani_arun@rediffmail.com; web sites: www.mitsgwl.ac.in; www.allconferences.com

KSCE 2006: The 4th IASTED International Conference on Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Engineering (C)29 November-01 December

Virgin Islands, USA

The International Conference on Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Engineering (KSCE 2006) will highlight advances in the research and present day applications of knowledge sharing and collaborative engineering, and will also attempt to forecast future trends and developments.

Keyword Robotics

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/vi/ ksce.htm; www.allconferences.com

HUMANOIDS 2006-2006 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (C)4-6 December

Genova, Italy

The conference theme, Humanoid Companions, addresses specifically aspects of human-humanoid mutual understanding and co-development.

Keywords Humanoids, Anthropomorphism in robotics, Interaction, Collaboration and cohabitation, Perceptual and motor learning, Humanoid platforms for robot applications, Cognition, Learning and development

Contact: IEEE-RAS International/ University of Genova. E-mail: humanoids06@listes.epfl.ch; web sites: www.humanoids2006.org/; www.humanoids2006.org/

CISSE 2006: International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (C)4-14 December

ONLINE (Virtual Conference)

CISSE 06 provides a virtual forum for presentation and discussion of the state- of the-art research on computers, information and systems sciences and engineering. The virtual conference will be conducted through the Internet using web-conferencing tools, made available by the conference.

Keywords Industrial electronics, Technology & automation/ telecommunications and networking/ systems, Computing sciences and software engineering/engineering education, Instructional technology, Assessment, and e-learning

Contact: Tel: +1 (203) 576-4116; Fax: +1 (203) 576-4766; E-mail: info@cisse2006online.org; web sites: http://cisse2006.org/; www.allconferences.com

ICARCV 2006 – 9th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (C)5-7 December

Singapore

ICARCV 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, Vision

Contact: IEEE. Fax: +(65) 6774 2911; E-mail: secretariat@icarcv.org; web sites: www.icarcv.org/2006/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

M2VP2006: 13th Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practise (C)5-8 December

Queensland, Australia

M2VIP 2006 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 vision, Agriculture

Contact: Tel: +61 076 341 366; Fax: +61 076 345 215; E-mail: johnbill@usq.edu.au; web sites: www.m2vip.com; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

AUTOMATION OPTIMATION EUROPE 2006 (E)5-8 December

Paris, France

Exhibition of all Automation and Optimation Solutions for Production

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, Robotics

Contact: Exposium. Tel: +33 (0)1 49 68 52 86; Fax: +33 (0)1 49 64 54 66; E-mail: infos@exposium.fr; web sites: www.scs-automation.com/en/accueil/ index.html; www.eventseye.com/

MEATIP4: 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Advanced Technology for Industrial Production (C)12-14 December

Assiut, Egypt

Presentation of the recent progress in the field of mechanical engineering and advanced technology for industrial production. Experience exchange between scientists, engineers, researchers, specialists and experts to promote research results and new technologies among developers, users and suppliers of advanced engineering technology products and services.

Keywords Machine design, Mechatronics, Materials and material processing, Control systems and machine dynamics, Production technology, Computer applications

Contact: Assiut University. Tel: +20- 88-2411488; Fax: +20-88-2335572; E-mail: meatip4@aun.edu.eg; web sites: www.meatip4.aun.edu.eg; www.allconferences.com

RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition (C) (E)13-14 December

California, USA

Robotics Trends is a conference & exposition on Robotic Design and Development, Standards, Tools and Platforms,Applications and Enabling Technology

Keyword Robotics

Contact: Robotics Trends, Inc. Tel: +1 (508) 529-4197; E-mail: info@roboticstrends.com; web sites: www.robodevelopment.com; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

ICPA 2006: International Conference on Pattern Analysis (C)17-19 December

Vienna, Austria

The International Conference on Pattern Analysis (ICPA 2006) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Pattern Analysis.

Keywords Computer vision, Robotics, Pattern recognition, Image processing, Sensing

Contact: Enformatika. E-mail: info@enformatika.org; web sites: www.enformatika.org/icpa06; www.allconferences.com

ROBIO 2006 – IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (C)17-20 December

Kunming, China

ROBIO 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 sensing

Contact: IEEE. E-mail: chairs@robio2006.org; web sites: www.robio2006.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

2007

ICQNM 2007: The First International Conference on Quantum, Nano, and Micro Technologies (C)2-7 January

Guadeloupe, French Caribbean

Keywords Quantum, Nano, and micro technologies

Contact: E-mail: pdini@cisco.com; web sites: www.iaria.org/conferences2007/ICQNM07.html; www.allconferences.com

ICAMTM 2007: International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Technology Management (C)18-20 January

Mumbai, India

CAD/CAM/CAE, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Manufacturing

Contact: Parshvanath College of Engineering. Tel: +91 (022) 25973737; Fax: +91 (022) 25973739; E-mail: raut_dn@yahoo.com; web sites: http://parshvanathengg.com/icamtm2007. html; www.allconferences.com

15th Annual Business Conference (C)31 January-02 February

Florida, USA

The annual AIA Business Conference is the industry's most important business planning and networking event where more than 175 industry leaders come together to get updates on global issues and trends. AIA's annual Market Studay forecasts are unveiled here. This event is also a resource used by successful companies to expand their industry network, learn about emerging markets and discover new opportunities for machine vision.

Keywords Machine vision; Robotics

Contact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: dwhalls@robotics.org; web sites: www.machinevisiononline.org/public/ calendar/; www.machinevisiononline.org/public/calendar/

Grenoble Annual Forum2007 – New Technologies for Energy (C)1-2 February

Grenoble, France

In order to present the state of the art, the major research organizations involved in the field of new energies in Grenoble decided to organize an Annual Forum to present the recent technological developments to the stakeholders from industry, research and local authorities.

Keywords Energy, Industry, Robotics

Contact: NTE Conference. E-mail: forum-nte-2007@inpg.fr; web sites: www.minatec.com/nte2007/; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Automan Europe Conference 2007 (C)6-8 February

Leipzig, Germany

Global automotive manufacturing and engineering congress for senior executives in Europe.

Keywords Automotive engineering industrial controllers machines-tools – tools energy production metal working industries electronic design & components robotics assembly and handling technology

Contact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 208 987 0902; Fax: +44 208 987 0948; E-mail: Alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/europe/; www.eventseye.com

BioMED 2007: The Fifth IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (C)14-16 February

Innsbruck, Austria

Medicine began with intuition, imagination, observation, and experience, gradually evolving into a science over the centuries. In recent years, with the aid of engineering and information technology, biomedical engineering has emerged as a high-tech field generating innovation in such areas as medical imaging, bioinformatics, MEMS and nanotechnology, new biomaterials and sensors, medical robotics, and neurobiology. BioMED 2007 is intended to be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in biomedical engineering to exchange the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas.

Keywords Medical imaging, Image processing, Signal processing, Robotics

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/home-555. html; www.allconferences.com

SPPRA 2007: The Fourth IASTED International Conference on Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition, and Applications (C)14-16 February

Innsbruck, Austria

This conference is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in, and applications of, signal processing and pattern recognition.

Keywords Signal processing, Robotics, Neural networks, Image processing, Pattern recognition, Computer vision, Manufacturing, Engineering

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/home-554. html; www.allconferences.com

SMT/PCB & NEPCON 2007 (E)15-17 February

Seoul, South Korea

To show SMT, PCB, FPD, Electronic Components Manufacturing Equipment & Materials

Keywords Electronics, Manufacturing

Contact: Reed Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd Tel: +82-(0)2-555-7153; Fax: +82-(0)2- 556-9474; E-mail: jhpark@kfairs.com; web sites: www.nepconkorea.com/; www.eventseye.com/

International Conference on Emerging Mechanical Technology–Macro to Nano (C)16-18 February

Pilani, India

Cutting edge research and accomplishments in Mechanical Engineering.

Contact: Birla Institute of Technology & Science. Tel: +91 159 624 5073 ext. 225; E-mail: emtm2n@bits-pilani.ac.in; web sites: www.bits-pilani.ac.in/ emtm2n; www.allconferences.com

INTERTOOL KIEV 2007: International Trade Fair for Machine-tools, Tools, Metal- Working, Manufacturing Technologies & Welding (E)27 February-02 March

Kiev, Ukraine

ITU is the most comprehensive international technology forum on the Ukrainian market. In 2006, it took place on 6.496 sqm at MVC-IEC International Exhibition Center in Kiev, Ukraine.

Contact: MSI Vertriebs GmbH. Tel: +43 1 402 89 54 47; Fax: +43 1 402 89 54 54; E-mail: intertool@msi-fairs. com; web sites: www.intertool.info; www.eventseye.com/

Automotive Logistics Europe Conference 2007 (C)6-8 March

Montreux, Switzerland

Automotive conference for senior logistics executives worldwide, debating the future direction of the automotive industry.

Keywords Automotive, Industry

Contact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8987 0902; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8987 0948. E-mail: julie.williams@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.automotivelogisticseurope.com/autologisticseurope/; www.eventseye.com/

Vision Show/Robotique 2007 (E)6-9 March

Lyon, France

Industrial Vision European Exhibition

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, Robotics

Contact: Exposium. Tel: +33 (0) 1 49 68 54 81; Fax: +33 (0) 1 49 68 54 84; E-mail: industrie@exposium.fr; web sites: http://en.industrie-expo.com/ExposiumCms/do/admin/visu?reqCode¼accueil; www.eventseye.com/

METEX 2007: 5th China International Measurement & Testing Exhibition (E)7-10 March

Guangzhou, China

International Measurement & Testing Exhibition

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, Robotics

Contact: China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp. Tel: +49- 40-6087 6926; Fax: +49-40-6087 6927; E-mail: kontakt@merebo.de; web sites: www.merebo.com/CHIFA-PTG/English/english.html; www.eventseye.com/

CAOS UK 2007: The Second Annual Congress of The British Society of Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery (C)8-11 March

London, UK

The most up to date advances in orthopaedic technology, that hybridizes, computer technology with robotics, optical and electromagnetic navigation and instrument and implant design; bringing orthopaedics into the 21st century.

Keywords Medical imaging, Image processing, Signal processing, Robotics, Modelling, Simulation, Systems, Control, Molecular bioengineering

Contact: E-mail: kamal@caosuk.org; web sites: www.caosuk.com; www.allconferences.com

VISAPP 2007: International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (C)8-11 March

Barcelona, Spain

The Second International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP) aims at becoming a major point of contact between research scientists, engineers and practitioners on the area of computer vision applications systems.

Keywords Robotics, Image processing, Image analysis, Image understanding, Motion, Tracking, Stereo vision

Contact: INSTICC. Tel: +351 265 520 185; Fax: +351 265 520 186; E-mail: secretariat@visapp.org; web sites: www.VISAPP.org; www.allconferences.com

HRI 07: ACM/IEEE Int'l Conf. on Human-Robot Interaction (C)9-11 March

Washington DC, USA

The theme of HRI 07, Robot as Team Member, highlights the importance of building core science and understanding the social and technical issues in human-robot interaction in the context of teams and groups. HRI 07 is an interdisciplinary conference with roots in psychology, cognitive science, HCI, human factors, artificial intelligence and robotics, and we invite broad participation.

Keywords Human-robot interaction, Robot-team learning, Ethnography, Remote robots, Multi-modal interaction, Assistive robotics

Contact: ACM/IEEE. Tel: +1 617 452 5601; E-mail: hri2007@aic.nrl.navy.mil; web sites: http://hri2007.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

CABEX 2007: The 6th International specialized exhibition of cables, wires, fastening hardware, and installation technologies. (E)13-16 March

Moscow, Russia

International specialized exhibition of cables, wires, fastening hardware, and installation technology

Contact: MVK Holding Company. Tel: +7 495 982 5069; E-mail: info@mvk.ru; web sites: www.cabex.ru/2007/eng/; www.eventseye.com/

IAENG 2007: International Conference on Computer Science (C)21-23 March

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The IMECS conferences serve as good platforms for our members and the entire engineering community to meet with each other and to exchange ideas.

Keywords Robotics, Computer systems, Engineering

Contact: International Association of Engineers (IAENG). E-mail: williamyoung@iaeng.org; web sites: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2007/ICCS2007.html; www.allconferences.com

IAENG 2007: International Conference on Industrial Engineering (C)21-23 March

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The IMECS conferences serve as good platforms for our members and the entire engineering community to meet with each other and to exchange ideas.

Keywords Engineering, Robotics

Contact: International Association of Engineers (IAENG). E-mail: williamyoung@iaeng.org; web sites: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2007/ICINDE2007.html; www.allconferences.com

2007 North American Robot Safety Conference26-28 March

Ontario, Canada

Contact: Robotic Industries Association. E-mail: dvincent@robotics.org; web site: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

FASTTEC 2007 (E)27-30 March

Moscow, Russia

International specialized exhibition of machinery, materials, component parts and technologies for the production of demountable and no demountable fasteners and fastener elements

Contact: MVK Holding Company. Tel: +7 495 982 5069; E-mail: info@mvk.ru; web sites: www.fasttec.ru/2007/eng/; www.eventseye.com/

CATA2007: 22nd International Conference on Computers and Their Applications (C)28-30 March

Honolulu, Hawaii

Keywords Robotics, Computers

Contact: International Society for Computers and Their Applications (ISCA). Tel: +1 (919) 467-5559; Fax: +1 (919) 467-3430; E-mail: isca@ipass.net; web sites: www.isca-hq.org/ISCAconf.html; www.allconferences.com

ICRA `07 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)10-14 April

Rome, Italy

The conference theme is UBIQUITOUS ROBOTICS

Keywords Robotics, Automation, Ubiquitous robotics

Contact: IEEE. Tel: +38 516 129 796; Fax: +38 516 129 785; E-mail: icra07@fasiweb.com; web sites: www.icra07.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

AM EXPO 2007 (C) (E)24-26 April

Greenville, USA

Advanced Manufacturing & Productivity Exposition

Keyword Robotics and manufacturing

Contact: Reed Exhibitions. Tel: +1 203 840 5672; E-mail: inquiry@am-expo.com; web sites: www.devicelink.com/expo/spack2007/at_am_expo.html; www.eventseye.com

SIMU/PMDS 2007: Plant Maintenance & Design Engineering Show (E)15-17 May

Montreal, Canada

As the leading event of its kind in the province, PMDS-Montreal attracts industrial professionals from throughout Quebec looking for a complete range of industrial solutions.

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Robotics

Contact: Reed Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd Tel: +1-888-322-7333; Fax: +1-888-633- 3376; E-mail: rmathieu@reedexpo.com; web sites: www.pmds.ca/facts_e.asp; www.eventseye.com/

METALTECH Malaysia 2007 (C) (E)16-20 May

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Robotics and Precision Engineering and Welding Technology Exhibition

Keywords CAD/CAM, Robotics and precision engineering, Welding technology

Contact: Trade-Link Exhibition Services. Tel: +60 356 356 086; Fax: +60 356 356 199; E-mail: info@trade-link.com.my; web sites: www.tradelink.com.my/metaltech/; www.eventseye.com

UCI2007: IEEE International Symposium on Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligence (C)21-23 May

Niagara Falls, Canada

The UCI-2007 symposium aims to provide a platform to bring together researchers from industry and academia in the areas of Ubiquitous Computing, Intelligent Computing and related areas to showcase their current novel research results and discuss future trends with experts in hese areas.

Keywords Robotics, Intelligent computing, Engineering

Contact: E-mail: ltyang@gmail.com; web sites: www.essex.ac.uk/~hduman/uci2007; www.allconferences.com

IAD'07: IFAC Workshop on Intelligent Assembly and Disassembly (C)23-25 May

Alicante, Spain

This conference deals with how the rapid development observed in modern production is firmly connected with the development of new assembly and disassembly systems.

Keywords Robotics, Assembly, Virtual reality

Contact: Tel: +34 965 90 9491; Fax: +34 965 90 9750; E-mail: iad07@dfists.ua.es; web sites: www.aurova.ua.es:8080/iadims07/; www.allconferences.com

IMS'07: IFAC Workshop on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (W)23-25 May

Alicante, Spain

This meeting will bring together representations from industry, research institutions and universities to give an overview of the state-of-art, to present new research results and to exchange ideas and experiences in the field of intelligent manufacturing systems (IMS).

Keywords Robotics, Knowledge-based systems, Learning, Reasoning, Fuzzy logic, Neural networks, Intelligent manufacturing systems

Contact: E-mail: ims07@dfists.ua.es; web sites: www.aurova.ua.es:8080/iadims07/; www.allconferences.com

CA 2007: The Ninth IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications (C)30 May-01 June

Montreal, Canada

The IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications (CA 2007) will be a major forum for international researchers and practitioners interested in all areas of control and applications.

Keywords Fuzzy control, Robotics, Modelling and simulation, Mechatronics, Systems applications

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/cfp-568.html; www.allconferences.com

Telehealth 2007: The Third IASTED International Conference on Telehealth (C)30 May-01 June

Montreal, Canada

Telehealth promises to impact the ways that clinical healthcare, health-related education, public health, and health administration are approached. Telehealth 2007 is intended to be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of Telehealth to exchange the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas.

Keywords Robotics, Image processing, Computed tomography, Surgery simulations

Contact: The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Tel: +1 403 288 1195; Fax: +1 403 247 6851; E-mail: calgary@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org/conferences/cfp-564.html; www.allconferences.com

RoMoCo'07 – Sixth International Workshop on Robot Motion and Control (W)11-13 June

Bukowy Dworek, Poland

Theoretical and application aspects of robot control

Keywords Robot control, Neural networks, Manufacturing, Civil engineering

Contact: Poznan University of Technology. Tel: +48 616 652 199; Fax: +48 616 652 849; E-mail: krzysztof.kozlowski@put.poznan.pl; web sites: http://romoco.put.poznan.pl/; www.eventseye.com

ISR 2007: International Symposium on Robotics (C) (E)12-14 June

Illinois, USA

ISR 2007 together with International Robots & Vision Show 2007

Contact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: smotwani@robotics.org; web sites: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/; www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

Med07: 15th Mediterranean Conf. on Control and Automation. (C)27-30 June

Athens, Greece

A broad range of topics is proposed, following current trends of combining control/systems theory with software and communication technologies, as well as new developments in robotics and mechatronics, with the goal of strengthening cooperation of control and automation scientists with industry.

Keywords Robotics, Mechatronics, Control and automation

Contact: Mediterranean Control Association/IEEE Control Systems Society/» IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Tel: +30 28210 37-040; Fax: +30 28210 37-082; E-mail: zdenko.kovacic@fer.hr; web sites: http://med07.rasip.fer.hr; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

CARS 2007: Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 21st Intenational Congress and Exhibition (E)27-30 June

Berlin, Germany

Contact: Technical University Berlin. Tel: +49-7742-922 434; Fax: +49- 7742-922 438; E-mail: fschweikert@cars-int.de; web sites: www.cars-int.org; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

ECC'07: European Control Conference (C)2-5 July

Kos, Greece

ECC'07 continues the tradition of the control conferences of the European Union Control/Association (EUCA) which aim at stimulating contacts among academic, and industrial professionals in the area of systems and control, and promoting scientific exchanges within the European Community and between Europe and other parts of the World.

Keywords Industry, Systems & control, Robotics

Contact: Tel: +30 2610-992025; Fax: +20 3610-991945; E-mail: info@meetingplanner.gr; web sites: http://ecc07.ntua.gr; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

AIPR-07: 2007 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition (C)9-12 July

Florida, USA

AIPR is an important event in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as Pattern Recognition (PR) and focuses on all areas of AI, PR related topics.

Keywords Robotics, Artificial intelligence, Pattern recognition

Contact: E-mail: jeedward@gmail.com; web sites: www.promoteresearch.org/2007/aipr/index.html; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechantronics (C)10-13 July

Neuchatel, Switzerland

Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics

Keyword Advanced intelligent mechatronics

Contact: IEEE. web sites: http://aim2007.epfl.ch/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

Industrial Automation 2007 (E)18-21 July

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords Industrial robotics, Engineering

Contact: E-mail: enquiry@mesallworld.com; web sites: www.iamalaysia.com/; www.eventseye.com/

ISAM: IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing (Formerly ISATP). (C) (E)22-25 July

Michigan, USA

The symposium aims at providing a forum for researchers and practitioners working on the diverse issues of assembly and manufacturing in various product sizes (nano to macro), production scales (workcell to global supply chain), and product life stages (product design to product retirement).

Keywords Macro, micro, and nano, CAD/CAM integration, Manufacturing processes and systems, Fixturing, grasping, and manipulation, Virtual assembly and prototyping

Contact: IEEE. Fax: +1 734 647 3170; E-mail: isam2007@umich.edu; web sites: http://me.engin.umich.edu/isam2007/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

C-ELROB 2007: Civilian European Land – Robot Trial (C)13-16 August

Ticino, Switzerland

The ELROB is conducted in order to provide an overview of the European state-of-the-art in the field of unmanned vehicles with focus on short- term realizable robot systems.

Keywords Robotics, Civil protection, Disaster control, Autonomous

Contact: CIM Institute for Applied Computer Science and Industrial Technology, Research Establishment for Applied Science, European Robotics. Tel: +49 228 9435 481; Fax: +49 228 9435 508; E-mail: elrob@fgan.de; web sites: www.c-elrob.eu/; www.c-elrob.eu/

Automan Global Conference 2007 (C)September

USA

Global automotive manufacturing and engineering congress

Keywords Automotive engineering industrial controllers machines-tools – tools energy production metal working industries electronic design & components robotics assembly and handling technology

Contact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 208 987 0902; Fax: +44 208 987 0948; E-mail: Alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/europe/; www.eventseye.com

AIM 2007: 2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (C)4-7 September

Neuchatel, Switzerland

Advanced Intelligent mechatronics

Contact: web sites: http://aim2007.epfl.ch; www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

AMS Global Conference 2007 (C)13-14 September

Dearbourn, USA

Global automotive manufacturing and engineering congress for senior executives, debating the future direction of the automotive industry.

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Robotics

Contact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0)1462 490609; Fax: +44 (0)1462 892904; E-mail: registrations@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/global/; www.eventseye.com/

International Robots & Vision Show and Conference (C)2-4 October

Illinois, USA

This 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 sites: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/; www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

ESOPE Chaudronnerie 2007 (E)9-11 October

Paris, France

International Exhibition of Boiler Making, Sheet-Iron Works, Pipes, Techniques of Assembly and Welding

Keywords Assembly, Welding

Contact: Idexpo. Tel: +33 (0)1.41 98.40.33; Fax: +33 (0)1.41.98.40.70; 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 October

Lillestrom, Norway

Exhibition of Sensors

Keywords Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, Robotics

Contact: Norges Varemesse. Tel: +47 66 93 91 00; Fax: +47 66 93 91 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 October

Naples, Italy

Keywords Pattern recognition, Computer vision, Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Human computer interaction

Contact: 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 October

Athens, Greece

The 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 equipment

Contact: Technoekdotiki SA. Tel: +30 210 6800470; Fax: +30 210 6800476; E- mail: info@fetec.gr; web sites: www.fetec.gr/Index_en.htm; www.eventseye.com/

IROS: IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (C)29 October-02 November

California, USA

The conference will highlight and discuss techologies 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 robots

Contact: 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

3rd Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (C)17-19 December

Pune, India

The 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 applications

Contact: 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 December

Pune, India

The 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 networks

Contact: 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

ICRA2008: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)19-23 May

California, USA

Keywords Robotics, Automation

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