The CAR conference is a symposium for researchers, engineers and practitioners to showcase the latest technology for efficiency and quality based on control, robotics and automation. The conference will focus on the leading edge topics in the theoretical and applied engineering and computer science subjects such as Intelligent Control Systems, Automation, Signal Processing, Optimization, Robotics Systems.

Some of the scientific equipments, products and accessories based on advance technology will be featured in the conference. We also welcome authors to highlight the benefits of applying information technology to these areas and ideas on how to solve challenges involved in relevant engineering processes.

Conference Contact Details:

Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF)
10 Anson Road, International Plaza,
Singapore 079903
DID : +65 6327 0166
Fax : +65 6327 0162

For Conference Information info@ctrlauto.org
For Registration, Accomodation or Visa Assistance secretariat@ctrlauto.org

CONFERENCE THEME

The CAR conference is a symposium for researchers, engineers and practitioners to showcase the latest technology for efficiency and quality based on control, robotics and automation. The conference will focus on the leading edge topics in the theoretical and applied engineering and computer science subjects such as Intelligent Control Systems, Automation, Signal Processing, Optimization, Robotics Systems.

Some of the scientific equipments, products and accessories based on advance technology will be featured in the conference. We also welcome authors to highlight the benefits of applying information technology to these areas and ideas on how to solve challenges involved in relevant engineering processes.

Conference Contact Details:

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF)
10 Anson Road, International Plaza,
Singapore 079903
DID : +65 6327 0166
Fax : +65 6327 0162

For Conference Information info@ctrlauto.org
For Registration, Accomodation or Visa Assistance secretariat@ctrlauto.org

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Conference name: 8th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO 2011)

Venue: Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands

Event Date: 28-31 July, 2011

Scope

The purpose of the 8th 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. Three simultaneous tracks will be held, covering Intelligent Control Systems, Optimization, Robotics, Automation, Signal Processing, Systems Modeling and Control.

Conference Areas

Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:

1. INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION

2. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

3. SIGNAL PROCESSING, SENSORS, SYSTEMS MODELING AND CONTROL

4. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

AREA 1: INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION

* Decision Support Systems

* Distributed Control Systems

* Expert Systems for Industry

* Intelligent Fault Detection and Identification

* Knowledge-based Systems Applications

* Planning and Scheduling

* Machine Learning in Control Applications

* Hybrid Learning Systems

* Mechatronic Systems

* Neural Networks based Control Systems

* Optimization Algorithms

* Software Agents for Intelligent Control Systems

* Soft Computing

* Fuzzy Control

* Genetic Algorithms

* Evolutionary Computation and Control

AREA 2: ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

* Robot Design, Development and Control

* Human-robots Interfaces

* Network Robotics

* Mobile Robots and Autonomous Systems

* Cybernetics

* Space and Underwater Robots

* Intelligent Transportation Technologies and Systems

* Vehicle Control Applications

* Telerobotics and Teleoperation

* Industrial Networks and Automation

* Modeling, Simulation and Architectures

* Vision, Recognition and Reconstruction

* Virtual Reality

* Image Processing

* Surveillance

* Control and Supervision Systems

* Autonomous Agents

* Petri Nets (System Design/Verification with Nets, Protocols and Networks)

AREA 3: SIGNAL PROCESSING, SENSORS, SYSTEMS MODELING AND CONTROL

* Signal Reconstruction

* Computer and Microprocessor-based Control

* Instrumentation Networks and Software

* Force and Tactile Sensors

* Mechanical Sensors

* Sensor Fusion

* Biological Inspired Sensors

* Real-time Systems Control

* Environmental Monitoring and Control

* Time Series and System Modeling

* Time-frequency Analysis

* Information-based Models for Control

* Discrete Event Systems

* Hybrid Dynamical Systems

* System Identification

* Adaptive Signal Processing and Control

* Nonlinear Signals and Systems

* Optimization Problems in Signal Processing

* Change Detection Problems

AREA 4: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

* Lean Enterprise

* Agile Manufacturing

* Business Process Modeling

* Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering

* Virtual Enterprises and Interoperability

* Production Planning, Scheduling and Control

* Computer-based Manufacturing Technologies

* Systems Modeling and Simulation

* Facilities Planning and Management

* Quality Control and Management

* Energy Efficiency and Green Manufacturing

* Product-Service Systems

* Precision Engineering

* Industrial Automation and Robotics

* Intelligent Design and Manufacturing

* Knowledge Management in Industry

Conference Chair

Jean-Louis Ferrier, University of Angers, France

Program co-chairs

Kurosh Madani, The University of PARIS EST / PARIS 12, Paris, France

Oleg Gusikhin, Ford Research & Adv. Engineering, U.S.A.

Program Committee

Adel Al-Jumaily, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Bala Amavasai, Procter & Gamble, United Kingdom

Peter C. Y. Chen, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Maki K. Habib, The American University in Cairo, Egypt

Michail Kalogiannakis, University of Crete, Greece

Jonghwa Kim, University of Augsburg, Germany

José Ragot, Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy, France

Juha Röning, University of Oulu, Finland

Mehmet Sahinkaya, University of Bath, United Kingdom

Dan Simon, Cleveland State University, United States

Safeeullah Soomro, Yanbu University College, Saudi Arabia

Stefano Squartini, Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy

Important Dates

Conference date: 28-31 July, 2011

Regular Paper Submission: February 3, 2011

Authors Notification (regular papers): April 5, 2011

Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 29, 2011

Conference Contact Details:

ICINCO Secretariat
Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.
2910-595 Setúbal – Portugal
Tel.: +351 265 520 185
Fax: +44 203 014 5435

e-mail: icinco.secretariat@insticc.org
Web: http://www.icinco.org/