Diary

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(2007), "Diary", Sensor Review, Vol. 27 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2007.08727aac.001

Diary

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

2007

SAS-2007 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (C) (S) (W)

6-8 FebruaryCalifornia, USAA unique forum for sendor users and developers to meet and exchange information about novel and emergent applications in smart sensors, biology, homeland securith, system health management, and related areas.Keywords: Sensors, Smart sensorsContact: IEEE. Tel: +1 856 256 5332; E-mail: j.schmalzel@ieee.org; web sites: www.sensorapps.org and www.sensorsmag.com

Automan Europe Conference 2007 (C)

6-8 FebruaryLeipzig, GermanyGlobal 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 technologyContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 208 987 0902; Fax: +44 208 987 0948; E-mail: Alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/europe/ and www.eventseye.com

BioMED 2007: The Fifth IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (C)

14-16 FebruaryInnsbruck, AustriaMedicine 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, RoboticsContact: 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 and www.allconferences.com

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

14-16 FebruaryInnsbruck, AustriaThis 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, EngineeringContact: 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 and www.allconferences.com

SMT/PCB & NEPCON 2007 (E)

15-17 FebruarySeoul, South KoreaTo show SMT, PCB, FPD, Electronic Components Manufacturing Equipment & Materials.Keywords: Electronics, ManufacturingContact: 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/ and www.eventseye.com/

International Conference on Emerging Mechanical Technology–Macro to Nano (C)

16-18 February

Pilani, IndiaCutting 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 and www.allconferences.com

Vision Show/Robotique 2007 (E)

6-9 MarchLyon, FranceIndustrial Vision European Exhibition.Keywords: Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: 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?reqCode=accueil and www.eventseye.com/

METEX 2007: 5th China International Measurement & Testing Exhibition (E)

7-10 MarchGuangzhou, ChinaInternational Measurement & Testing Exhibition.Keywords: Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: 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 and www.eventseye.com/

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

8-11 MarchLondon, UKThe 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 bioengineeringContact: E-mail: kamal@caosuk.org; web sites: www.caosuk.com and www.allconferences.com

VISAPP 2007: International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (C)

8-11 March

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

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

9-11 March

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

IAENG 2007: International Conference on Computer Science (C)

21-23 MarchHong Kong, Hong KongThe 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, EngineeringContact: International Association of Engineers (IAENG). E-mail: williamyoung@iaeng.org; web sites: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2007/ICCS2007.html and www.allconferences.com

IAENG 2007: International Conference on Industrial Engineering (C)

21-23 March

Hong Kong, Hong KongThe 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, RoboticsContact: International Association of Engineers (IAENG). E-mail: williamyoung@iaeng.org; web sites: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2007/ICINDE2007.html and www.allconferences.com

RACE 2007 Recent Advancements and Applications of Computer in Electrical Engineering (C)

24-25 MarchBikaner, IndiaThis International Conference “RACE” aims to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, experience and research results among electrical and computer engineers worldwide & identify future directions for R&D.Keywords: Image processing & pattern recognition, Intelligent systems and robotics, Industrial process control and automation, Instruments & sensors, Machines & micro-machinesContact: E-mail: convener_race@rediffmail.com; web sites: www.ecb.ac.in/race/index.php and www.allconferences.com

ICRA '07 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)

10-14 AprilRome, ItalyThe conference theme is Ubiquitous Robotics.Keywords: Robotics, Automation, Ubiquitous roboticsContact: IEEE. Tel: +38 516 129 796; Fax: +38 516 129 785; E-mail: icra07@fasiweb.com; web sites: www.icra07.org/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

INICO 2007: 4th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation & Robotics (C)

9-12 MayAngers, FranceThe purpose of the 4th 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: Intelligent control systems, Optimization, Robotics, Automation, Signal processing, Systems modeling and controlContact: ICINCO. Tel: +351 265 520 185; Fax: +351 265 520 186; E-mail: secretariat@icinco.org; web sites: www.icinco.org/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

RoboBusiness 2007 (C) (E)

15-16 MayMassachusetts, USARobotics Trends' RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition is the only industry event dedicated to the growth and development of the mobile robotics and intelligent systems industry. The event focuses on the business development and technical issues involved with the commercial application of mobile robotics and intelligent systems technology to develop entirely new markets and product categories, open additional lines of business and enhance existing product lines.Keywords: Mobile robotics, Medical robotics, Tele-robotics, Robot visionContact: Robotics Trends, Inc., Tel: +1 508 529 4197; E-mail: info@roboticstrends.com; web sites: www.roboevent.com/ and www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

UC17: IEEE International Symposium on Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligence (C)

21-23 MayNiagara Falls, CanadaThe 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, EngineeringContact: E-mail: ltyang@gmail.com; web sites: http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/,hduman/uci2007 and www.allconferences.com

IAD'07: IFAC Workshop on Intelligent Assembly and Disassembly (C)

23-25 MayAlicante, SpainThis 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 realityContact: Tel: +34 965 90 9491; Fax: +34 965 90 9750; E-mail: iad07@dfists.ua.es; web sites: www.aurova.ua.es:8080/iadims07/ and www.allconferences.com

CA 2007: The Ninth IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications (C)

30 May-1 JuneMontreal, CanadaThe 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, Mechatronics, Systems applicationsContact: 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 and www.allconferences.com

Telehealth 2007: The Third IASTED International Conference on Telehealth (C)

30 May-1 JuneMontreal, CanadaTelehealth 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 simulationsContact: 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 and www.allconferences.com

RoMoCo'07 - Sixth International Workshop on Robot Motion and Control (W)

11-13 JuneBukowy Dworek, PolandTheoretical and application aspects of robot control.Keywords: Robot control, Neural networks, manufacturing, Civil engineeringContact: 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/ and www.eventseye.com

ISR 2007: International Symposium on Robotics (C) (E)

12-14 JuneIllinois, USAISR 2007 together with International Robots & Vision Show 2007Contact: Robotic Industries Association. Tel: +1 734 994 6088; Fax: +1 734 994 3338; E-mail: smotwani@robotics.org; web site: www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/

Med07: 15th Mediterranean Conf. on Control and Automation. (C)

27-30 JuneAthens, GreeceA 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 and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

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

27-30 JuneBerlin, GermanyContact: 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 and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

CSS 2007 The Fifth IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals, and Systems (C)

2-4 JulyAlberta, CanadaThe IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals, and Systems (CSS 2007) will be an international forum for researchers and specialists to exchange new ideas and practical experience in the above areas. It will provide an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas, and to collaborate on current issues identified by conference participants.Keywords: Circuits and systems, Signal processing, Pattern recognition, Information systems, TelecommunicationsContact: IASTED. E-mail: karen@iasted.org; web sites: www.iasted.org and www.allconferences.com

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

9-12 JulyFlorida, USAAIPR 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 recognitionContact: E-mail: jeedward@gmail.com; web sites: www.promoteresearch.org/2007/aipr/index.html and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

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

22-25 JulyMichigan, USAThe 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 prototypingContact: IEEE. Fax: +1 734 647 3170; E-mail: isam2007@umich.edu; web sites: http://me.engin.umich.edu/isam2007/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php

ISCAS 2007 - 11th Annual Conference of the International Society for Computer Aided Surgery (C)

27-30 JulyBerlin, GermanyKeywords: Medical computer applications, Surgery, and plastic/ reconstructive surgery, Image guided therapy, Surgical robotics and instrumentation, Surgical navigation, 3D modelling and rapid prototyping, Surgical education and training, Haptics and multimodal devicesContact: E-mail: office@cars-int.org; web sites: www.cars-int.org and www.allconferences.com

RA 2007: The 13th IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Applications (C)

29-31 AugustWürzburg, GermanyThis conference will be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in robotics and the broad range of its applications. Specific emphasis will also be placed on telerobotics, which receives increasing attention due to the tremendous progress in telecommunication and data processing technologies.Keywords: Telerobotics & telematics, Robotics, applications, Computer vision, SensingContact: Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg. Tel: +49 931 888 6647; Fax: +49 931 888 6679; E-mail: ra07@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de; web sites:www.iasted.org/conferences/home-563.html and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Automan Global Conference 2007 (C)

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

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 and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

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/

PA 2007: Automation from Sensor to Web (E)

9-11 OctoberLillestrom, NorwayExhibition of Sensors.Keywords: Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: 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/ and www.eventseye.com/

Scanautomatic 2007 (C) (E)

9-12 OctoberGoteborg, SwedenIndustrial controllers, and automation exhibition.Keywords: Automation, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Transmissions, Meausuring, Electronics, Industrial computer technology, Robotics, Materials handlingContact: Svenska Massan. Tel: +46 317 088 000; Fax: +46 311 603 30; E-mail: scanauto@swefair.se; web sites: www.swefair.se/scanautomatic/eng/ and www.eventseye.com

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

10-12 OctoberNaples, ItalyKeywords: 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 and www.allconferences.com

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

29 October-2 NovemberCalifornia, USAThe 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 robotsContact: Tel: +1 919 515 7016; Fax: +1 919 515 7452; E-mail: egrant@ncsu.edu; web sites: www.crim.ncsu.edu/iros2007 and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

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/ and 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 and www.allconferences.com

2008

ICRA2008: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (C)

19-23 MayCalifornia, USAKeywords: Robotics, AutomationContact: USC. E-mail: sschaal@usc.edu; web sites: www.icra2008.org/; www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php and www.allconferences.com