Diary

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(2006), "Diary", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2006.04933dac.001

Diary

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

2006

NFAS 2006

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

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 20,000+ visitors.Keywords: Health and 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

ICRA 2006

15-19 MayOrlando, USAHumanoid roboticsKeywords: Humanitarian robotics demining, Search/rescue missions, Homeland security, Humanoid robots, Personal and service robotsContact: IRCA. E-mail: admin@icra2006.org; web sites: www.icra2006.org and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

IMG'06 International Conference on Intelligent Manipulation and Grasping

21-23 MayQuebec, CanadaWith introduction of robotics in new applications involving unstructured environments (e.g. space, undersea, surgery), intelligent manipulation and grasping has become a crucial research area. Although recent progress has been significant, sustained research efforts are necessary in order to maintain the pace of these advances and address the challenges that will open the avenue to new applications in areas such as industrial robotics, manufacturing, space and subsea environments, surgical robotics, prosthetics and many others.Keyword: Manipulation and graspingContact: Laval University of Quebec. E-mail: img06@gmc.ulaval.ca; web sites: wwwrobot.gmc.ulaval.ca/img2006/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

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 and 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 and 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 site: 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

CIS & RAM IEEE International Conferences on Cybernetics & Intelligent Systems

7-9 JuneBangkok, ThailandCybernetics and intelligent systemsKeywords: Cybvernetics, Intelligent systems, Robotics, Automation, MechatronicsContact: IEEE. Web sites: www.ntu.edu.sg/cis-ram/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

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 site: www.roboticsonline.com and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

The 3rd Annual RoboBusiness Conference & Exposition

20-21 JunePennsylvania, USAThe RoboBusiness Conference & Exposition is designed to enable business leaders and decision makers to easily understand and exploit opportunities arising from the emergence of a new multibillion dollar consumer and business-to-business technology market. The event brings robotics technology and application out of the lab and into the open market, focusing on the business side of the mobile robotics and intelligent systems business. Emerald's Industrial Robot is a media sponsor of this event.Keyword: Business trends in roboticsContact: IDG World Expo. E-mail: hw@roboticstrends.com; web sites: robobusiness2006.com and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

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

WCICA2006 World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation

21-23 JuneLiaoning, ChinaIntelligent control and automationKeyword: Intelligent control and automationContact: IEEE. E-mail: wcica06@dlut.edu.cn; web sites: www.wcica.info/ www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

ICMA 2005

25-28 JuneHeNan, ChinaMechatronics and automationKeywords: Intelligent mechatronics, Robotics, Biomimetics, Automation, Control systemsContact: IEEE. E-mail: max@ee.cuhk.edu.hk; web sites: www.ieee-icma.org and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

CMI – 12th Computed Maxillofacial Imaging Congress

28 June-1 JulyOsaka, JapanMaxillofacial imagingKeyword: 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 diagnosisKeywords: 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

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

1-5 AugustSetubal, PortugalThe 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

Automate Australia 2006

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

RSS 2006

16-19 AugustPennsylvania, USARobotic systemsKeywords: The 2006 Robotics: Science and Systems Conference will bring together researchers working on algorithmic or mathematical foundations of robotics, Robotics applications, and Analysis of robotic systems.Contact: IEEE. E-mail: rss06org@cs.brown.edu; web sites: www.roboticsconference.org/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

EPE – PEMC 2006

30 August-1 SeptemberPortoroz, SloveniaInternational Power Electronics and Motion Control ConferenceKeywords: Industrial controllers electronic design & components, Sensors, Power electronics, Electrical and 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 and transducers, controls and programmable controllers, data acquisitionKeywords: Measurement and 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 realityContact: 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 and Automatic Manufacturing Equipments ExhibitionKeywords: Industrial controllers, Robotics, Applied computer and 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.ventseye.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 and 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/

SICE-ICASE International Joint Conference 2006

18-21 OctoberBusan, KoreaControl and automationKeywords: SICE-ICASE International Joint Conference 2006 will bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners to present the latest accomplishments, innovations and potential future directions in instrumentation, control, automation, information technology, systems, and their applications.Contact: SICE. E-mail: icase@icase.or.kr; web sites: www.sice-iccas.org/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

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

5-8 DecemberSingaporeICARCV 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 site: 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