The IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Control Systems ~RCS 2016~

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CALL FOR PAPERS The IASTED International Conference on
Robotics and Control Systems
~RCS 2016~ August 22 – 24, 2016
Chengdu, China SPONSOR

The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

CONFERENCE CHAIR Prof. Simon Yang
University of Guelph, Canada
LOCATION

Chengdu is located on Chengdu Plain in western China, and honored as the “Land of Abundance”. This city is famous for its rich cultural heritage and tradition, and for its breathtaking natural beauty. With the history of 4000 years, this ancient city would satisfy tourist with its many great stories Coming to this peaceful city, you can spend a day with a cup of tea in a local tea house, while enjoying Sichuan operas. Aside from that, Cheng du is also known as a Panda city. These adorable “giant bears” have roamed this area for two million years. Panda research base now is opened to everyone. Don’t miss it! Aren’t they the most adorable things in the world? Another unforgettable cultural experience that Chengdu can provide you is the experience with its Buddhism culture. You could visit Mt. Emei and the Giant Buddha in Leshan, the largest Buddha statue in the world, to take in the Buddhist culture and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.

PURPOSE

This conference provides an opportunity for prominent international specialists, researchers, and engineers to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in the areas of robotics and control systems. RCS 2016 aims to strengthen relations between industry, research laboratories, and universities.

SCOPE

The topics of interest to be covered by RCS 2016 include, but are not limited to:

ROBOTICS

• Artificial Intelligence

• Assistive Robotics

• Autonomous Robots

• Biomechanics

• Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics

• Biomimetic Robotics

• Communication and Networking

• Computer Vision

• Cooperation of multi-robots

• Distributed Sensing

• Haptics

• Human computer interaction

• Human Robot Interaction

• Humanoid Robotics

• Hybrid Robotic Control

• Image and signal processing

• Intelligent Systems

• Manipulation

• Manipulators

• Medical Robotics

• Micro and Nano Robotic Applications

• Micro-Robotics

• Mobile Manipulation

• Mobile Robotics

• Modelling, Identification, and Control

• Motion Planning

• Motion Planning and Scheduling

• Multi-agent Systems

• Multimedia Robotics

• Multi-sensor fusion

• Nanorobotics

• Path Planning

• Programming

• Robot Communication and Collaboration

• Robot Design and Architecture

• Robot Sensing and Data Fusion

• Robot Simulation

• Robotic Prototyping

CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Adaptive Control

• Aerospace Control

• Agent-based Systems

• Applications of Control in Health

• Bio-Engineering

• Computer Controlled Systems

• Control Education

• Control of Distributed Systems

• Control Theory

• Control using Neural Networks

• Cooperative Control Systems

• Decentralized Control

• Decision

• Digital Control

• Discrete Events and Hybrid Systems

• Embedded Control Systems

• Environmental Systems

• Fault Detection

• Fuzzy Control

• Heuristics in Control Applications

• Identification and Estimation

• Industrial Control Systems

• Intelligent Control

• Linear Control

• Mechatronics

• Modelling and Simulation

• Non-Linear Control

• Optimal Control with Genetic Algorithms

• Optimization

• Passivity-based Control

• Power Systems Applications

• Predictive Control

• Process Control

• Real Time Systems

• Re-Configurable Control Systems

• Renewable Power Generation Control

• Robust Control

• Stochastic Control

• System Stability

• UAV/UGV/UUV Control

• Variable Structure Control

• Vehicles and Transportation Systems

• Virtual Reality in Control

APPLICATIONS

• Automation and Manufacturing

• Entertainment

• Exploration

• Factory Robots

• Green and Sustainable Energy applications

• Health Care and Rehabilitation

• Industry Applications

• Mining

• Navigation

• Personal Robots

• Search and Rescue

• Service Robots

• Space and Underwater Robots

• Surveillance

• Transportation

• Unmanned, Ground, Aerial, and Marine Vehicles

SUBMISSION

Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-842.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by April 1, 2016. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Authors submitting their papers early will normally receive notification at an earlier date.

Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 15, 2016. Final manuscripts are due by June 15, 2016. Registration and final payment are due by June 15, 2016. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements
The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org.

The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.

TUTORIALS

Submission

Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by April 1, 2016. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/submittutorial.aspx?id=842.

Proposal Format

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

• The topic.
• Background knowledge expected of the participants.
• Objectives.
• Time allocations for the major course topics.
• The qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSION

Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by April 1, 2016. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by April 1, 2016, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-842.html.

JOURNALS

Papers submitted to this conference that have been revised to include new results and offer a unique contribution may be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press' international journals (http://www.actapress.com/). For additional information about the submission of papers to journals, please visit: http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

INDEXING

The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

• EI Compendex
• Inspec
• Google Scholar
• Scopus
• EBSCO

IMPORTANT DEADLINES Submissions due April 1, 2016 Notification of acceptance starting May 15, 2016 Final manuscripts due June 15, 2016 Registration deadline June 15, 2016 CONTACT US

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat – RCS 2016
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org