Citation
(1998), "ISR heads for UK in 1998 alongside new automation exhibition", Assembly Automation, Vol. 18 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.1998.03318aab.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
ISR heads for UK in 1998 alongside new automation exhibition
ISR heads for UK in 1998 alongside new automation exhibition
The 29th International Symposium on Robotics is being held in Birmingham, England, 27-30 April 1998, hosted by the BRA (British Robot Association) and fully supported by the International Federation of Robotics and the Institution of Electrical Engineers. With a theme of "Advanced Robotic Solutions: Beyond 2000", the conference will be the ideal platform for the presentation of the latest research and development work across the full range of automation and robotics technologies from around the globe. Even at this early stage, the organizers report that the initial call for papers has already resulted in abstract submissions from leading R&D establishments across 25 countries.
In addition to the ISR, separate concurrent sessions will be running covering new application sectors for robotics in the following sectors: food and agriculture, medical and healthcare, underwater, nuclear, space and defence, and service robots for construction, transport, domestic and leisure.
The annual ISR event is accepted as the most highly-regarded robotics conference in the world, moving between Europe, Asia and the USA. In an unprecedented move, the BRA has reached agreement with DMG Business Media Ltd to organize the 1998 event jointly and to launch Automation & Robotics 98, a major exhibition of industrial robots, automation equipment and ancillaries, alongside the conference at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. The major industrial robot suppliers are reportedly already showing considerable interest in this inaugural event with a number of key players already booked to exhibit. Industrial workshops will also be held within the hall area of the exhibition to focus on successful implementation of automation and robot technologies.
Mike Wilson, president of the BRA, commented: "This will be the most significant automation showcase to be held in the UK for many years. It provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate their products and services to the UK market."
Commenting on the symposium, he added: "The BRA is very proud to be hosting the 29th ISR in our 21st anniversary year. The ISR is acknowledged worldwide to be the leading event of its kind, an ideal opportunity to present new work to leading industrial and research communities and network with new and existing friends and contacts from other nations. The 29th ISR is a "must attend" event for 1998 and I very much look forward to what will be a truly international event."
General enquiries should be directed to Diane Thomas, Secretary, British Robot Association Limited, Aston Science Park, Love Lane, Birmingham B7 4BJ.Tel: 0121 628 1745; Fax: 0121 628 1746; e-mail: bra@globalnet.co.uk