Diary

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(2007), "Diary", Sensor Review, Vol. 27 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2007.08727dac.001

Diary

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

2007

International Robots and 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/

4th International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment (C)

2-5 OctoberBuenos Aires, ArgentinaThe Fourth International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots Amire 2007 builds on the success of its predecessors to provide a unique forum for autonomous robotics research and development focused on applications in research, education and entertainment.Keywords: Micro-robotics, Industrial roboticsContact: Queensland University of Technology. Tel: +61 731 382 755; Fax: +61 731 381 801; E-mail: amire2007@qut.edu.au; web site: www.amire2007.fit.qut.edu.au/

SMC'07 2007 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

7-10 OctoberQuebec, CanadaThe 2007 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2007) provides an international forum that brings together those actively involved in areas of interest to the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society, to report on up-to- the-minute innovations and developments, to summarize the state- of-the-art, and to exchange ideas and advances in all aspects of systems engineering, human machine interface, and emerging cybernetics.Keywords: Autonomous systems, Manufacturing systems, Petri nets, Smart sensor networks, Human machine interaction, Robotic systems, Fuzzy logic, Intelligent information systems, Machine learningContact: Eidos Global. E-mail: praman@eidosglobal.com; web sites: www.smc2007.org/index.html and www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

PA 2007: Automation from Sensor to Web (E)

9-11 OctoberLillestrom, NorwayExhibition of SensorsKeywords: Industrial, Manufacturing, Sensors, RoboticsContact: Norges Varemesse. Tel: +47 669 391 00; Fax: +47 669 391 01; E-mail: post@pa-messen.no; web sites: www.pa-messen.no/ and www.event seye.com/

Scanautomatic 2007 (C) (E)

9-12 OctoberGoteborg, SwedenIndustrial controllers, and automation exhibtionKeywords: Automation, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Transmissions, Meausuring, Electronics, Industrial computer technology, Robotics, Materials handling.Contact: 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

ROBOCOMM'07: The 1st International Conference on Robot Communication and Coordination (C)

15-17 OctoberAthens, GreeceROBOCOMM is the First International Conference on Networked Robots. As the name suggests, it aims at the convergence of two fields, acting as a common forum for the robotics and communications research communities. The expected outcome of the event is to promote cross-pollination of these two areas leading to growth in the capabilities of both.Keywords: Mobile robots, Sensing and control, information processingContact: E-mail: zsuzsi.k@icst.org; web sites: www.robocomm.org/index.shtml and www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

SENSORS 2007: The 6th Annual IEEE Conference on Sensors (C)

28-31 OctoberGeorgia, USAIEEE SENSORS 2007 is the international conference for the presentation, discussion, and exchange of information regarding research and development in sensors and its related fields.Keywords: Chemical and gas sensors, Biosensors, Optical sensors, Mechanical sensors, Physical sensors, Sensor/actuator systems, Sensor networksContact: Georgia Institute of Technology. Tel: +1 619 232 9499; Fax: +1 619 232 0799; E-mail: info@ieee-sensors2007.org; web sites: www.ieee-sensors2007.org/

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 roboticsKeywords: 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

MHS2007: International Symposium on Micro- NanoMechatronics and Human Science (C)

11-14 NovemberNagoya, JapanIEEE International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science has been held from 1990 as the Symposium on Micro Machine and Human Science, and organized by Nagoya University and The City of Nagoya.Keywords: Micromechatronics, Microrobotics, Microsensors and Microactuators, Micromachining and Microfabrication Technology, Intelligent control, Human interface, Human science, Artificial life, Virtual realityContact: Nagoya University. Tel: +81 522 652 008; Fax: +81 522 652 044; E-mail: mhs2007@u-net.city.nagoya.jp; web site: www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp/mhs/

IREX 2007: 2007 International Robot Exhibition (E)

28 November-1 DecemberToyko, JapanWe have biennially organized International Robot Exhibition (IREX) since 1973 for the purpose of contributing further progress of world's robot industry. The exhibition, which is the leading robotic trade show in the world, features state-of-the-art robot technologies and products. IREX 2007 (17th edition this time) will be organized during November 28- December 1, 2007 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.Contact: Act International Inc. Tel: +81 356 447 221; Fax: +81 356 418 321; E-mail: j-event@tky.nikkan.co.jp; web site: www.nikkan.co.jp/eve/07ROBOT/ENG/

Humanoids 07: IEEE-RAS 7th International Conference on Humanoid Robots (C)

29 November-1 DecemberPA, USAContact: Web site: www.huma noids2007.org/

M2VIP2007: The 14th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision inPractice (C)

4-6 DecemberXiamen, PRCLike its 13 predecessors, M2VIP 2007 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 visionContact: Xiamen University. E-mail: eersbrad@cityu.edu.hk; web site: www.m2vip.com/

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.allconfer ences.com

2008

EUROS 2008: European Robotics Symposium (C)

12-15 MarchPrague, Czech RepublicEUROS was started in 2006 as a reponse to demands for a high-quality scientific event to present the best research on robotics across applications and topics. The EURON annual meeting serves to bring the European robotics community together, but it has primarily been a networking event to discuss community issues rather than a scientific event.Keyword: Advanced roboticsContact: Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan. Tel: +46 879 067 27; E-mail: jeanna@nada.kth.se; web sites: www.euron.org/activities/EUROS/index.html and www.science.uva.nl/research/ias/events/euron_calendar/list.html

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

19-23 MayCalifornia, USARobotics, Manufacturing, Simulation, Micro-machines, Automation, CAD, CAM, CAE, SensorsKeywords: Robotics, AutomationContact: USC. E-mail: sschaal@usc.edu; web sites: www.icra2008.org/ and www.ieee-ras.org/calendar/calendartec.php