Diary

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

2006

METALTECH Malaysia 2006

7 May

Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaRobotics and Precision Engineering and Welding Technology ExhibitionKeywords: CAD/CAM, Robotics and precision engineering, Welding technologyContact: Trade-Link Exhibition Services. Tel: +603 5635 6086; Fax: +603 5635 6199; E-mail: info@trade-link.com.my; web sites: www.tradelink.com.my/metaltech/and www.eventseye.com

Instrumentation Scotland 2006

1-3 September

Aberdeen, 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 September

Bologna, 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 September

Lisbon, 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: controlo2006.ist.utl.pt/

MECHATRONICS 2006: Trends from Research and Development

12-14 September

Heidelberg, GermanyThe 4th International Symposium on Mechatronic SystemsKeywords: Automation, Rapid prototyping,Manufacturing, AssemblyContact: VDI/VDE Society for Measurement and Automatic Control (GMA)

China Robot Expo 2006

14-17 September

Beijing, 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 September

Milan, 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 September

Roma, 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 October

Busan, KoreaControl and automation.Keywords: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 applicationsContact: SICE. E-mail: icase@icase.or.kr; web sites: www.sice-iccas.org/ and www.ifr.org/events/calendar.asp

Intertool Moscow 2006

7-10 November

Moscow, RussiaInternational Trade Fair for Tools, Metal-working and Manufacturing TechnologiesKeywords: Machine-tools, Metal working industries, RoboticsContact: Reed Exhibitions Messe Wien. Tel:+43 (0) 1 727 20-0; Fax: +43 (0) 1 727 20-443; E-mail: intertool@msi-fairs.com; web sites: www.msi-fairs.com/ and www.eventseye.com

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

5-8 December

SingaporeICARCV 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 December

Kunming, 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 sites: www.robio2006.org/ and www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

2007

Automan Europe Conference 2007

7 April

Leipzig, 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 and components, Robotics, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8987 0902; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8987 0948; E-mail: alex.campos@ultimamedia.orgwww.amsconferences.com/europe/and www.eventseye.com

ICRA '07 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation

10-14 April

Roma, 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 July

Neuchatel, SwitzerlandAdvanced Intelligent MechatronicsKeyword:Advanced intelligent mechatronicsContact: IEEE. E-mail: aim2007.epfl.ch/; web site: www.ncsu.edu/IEEE-RAS/RAS/RAScalendar.html

Automan Global Conference 2007

7 September

USAGlobal automotive manufacturing and engineering congressKeywords: Automotive engineering, Industrial controllers, Machines-tools-tools, Energy production, Metal working industries, Electronic design and components, Robotics, Assembly and handling technologyContact: Ultima Media. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8987 0902; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8987 0948; E-mail: alex.campos@ultimamedia.org; web sites: www.amsconferences.com/europe/and www.eventseye.com