Diary

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(2006), "Diary", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2006.08726aac.001

Diary

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

2004-2005

Machine Vision 2006

15-16 FebruaryBirmingham, UKMachine Vision ConferenceKeywords: Real time systems & embedded systems, Industrial controllers, Sensors, Optics – eyewearContact: Trident Exhibitions Ltd. E-mail: info@trident-exhibitions.co.uk; web sites: www.ipot.com/ and www.eventseye.com/

BioRob 2006 The First IEEE/RAS- EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics

20-22 FebruaryTuscany, ItalyIndustrial Development for Robotics and for Biomedical EngineeringKeywords: Robotics, Biomedical engineering, Mechatronic systems, EndoscopyContact: IEEE & RAS. Web sites: www-arts.sssup.it/biorob/ and www.ncsu.edu

International Conferences on Computer Vision Theory and Applications

22-25 FebruarySetubal, PortugalThe 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 applicationssystems.Keywords: Image formation and processing, Image analysis, Image understanding, Motion, Tracking and stereo visionContact: e-mail: secretariat@visapp.org; web sites: www.visapp.org/ and www.allconferences.com

HRI 2006 (Human-Robot Interaction Conference 2006)

2-3 MarchUtah, USAHuman and robot interactionKeywords: Robotics, Human-factors, Ergonomics, Human-computer interactionContact: e-mail: hri2006@byu.edu; web sites: www.hri2006.org/ and www.ncsu.edu

1st Annual Conference on Human-Robot Interaction

2-3 MarchUtah, USAThe 2006 Conference on Human- Robot Interaction is the inaugural event in an annual conference dedicated to human and robot interaction (HRI)Keywords: Human robotic interactionContact: e-mail: hri2006@byu.edu; web site: www.hri2006.org/

METEX 2006

7-10 MarchGuangzhou, ChinaChina International Measurement & Testing ExhibitionKeywords: Measurment and testing, SensorsContact: China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp. E-mail: info@merebo.com; web sites: www.merebo.com/EN/Exhibitions/exhibitions.html and www.eventseye.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/ 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 systemsContacts: Robotics Trends. Web site: www.robonexus.com/

Process Control, Instrumentation and Metrology 2006

1 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 site: 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

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 applicationsContact: 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

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

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: www.romansy.ia.pw.edu.pl/romansy2006_3.html

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

EPE – PEMC 2006

30 August-1 SeptemberPortoroz, SloveniaInternational Power Electronics and Motion Control ConferenceKeywords: Industrial controllers, Electronic design & components, Sensors, Power electronics, Electrical & electrotechnical 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.Keywords: Automatic controlContact: Instituto Superior Técnico. E-mail: controlo2006@ist.utl.pt; web site: www.controlo2006.ist.utl.pt/

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, alive, 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/

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

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