1) Optomechatronic Actuators and Manipulation IV
There has been a rapid growth in actuation and manipulation research in the past
few years dedicated to optomechatronic applications. Many novel materials, architectures,
and applications have been proposed, built, and studied. The goal of this conference
is to keep a record of the state-of-the-art research in this fast moving area. This
conference is designed to fulfill the need for closer collaboration between researchers,
academics, manufacturers, and end users by bringing them together in a single forum
to interact,exchange technical knowledge, and discuss their experiences. We invite
submissions of papers on all aspects of optomechatronic actuators and related technology.
We especially welcome discussions and demonstrations of implemented systems as well
as optical-based manipulation and manipulation of micro-optical components. Oral
and poster presentations will be given.
2) Optomechatronic Sensors and Instrumentation IV
The novel achievements in optics, semiconductors, micro-machines, and micro-system
technologies significantly enhance the requirements for highly precise and efficient
sensors and instrumentation. Furthermore, for the tremendous developments in the
rapidly increasing field of nanotechnology, a tight link between electro-optical
components and mechanical systems becomes essential. This conference will focus
on recent developments in sensors, instrumentation, and their applications in the
engineering field of optomechatronic technology emerging from the integration and
functional
fusion of optical and mechatronic engineering. It brings together engineers and
researchers seeking solutions for their particular optomechatronic problems.
3) Optomechatronic Micro / Nano Devices and Components IV
At this very young stage of the twenty-first century, the emergence of a novel stream
is expected to be seen in micronanoscale technologies dealing with small objects,
including atoms and molecules to establish a sophisticated informationoriented society
with some epoch-making innovations, which may include novel computers equivalent
to human brains.
Although the expectation is supported by many technological sprouts in a wide variety
of fields including telecommunications, information processing, and sensing, we
are still faced with some critical issues that include how the
diffraction limit is overcome or how optical signals are stored against the theory
of relativity. For success in a continuing mission to improve science and technologies
for the society of the future, it is due time to move on to discussing ways of overcoming
such issues. Researchers and engineers will have an opportunity to exchange their
opinions in this interdisciplinary conference.
4) Optomechatronic Computer-Vision Systems III
Computer-vision systems are being developed and employed in an increasing range
of applications from surveillance and security to manufacturing and industry, archaeology,
entertainment, and medicine. Recent advances in research and development of vision-based
sensors and systems have been the result of advances in both computer-vision and
opticalsystem design, and the innovative fusion of these technologies. Optomechatronic
computer-vision systems have evolved in intelligent robot-vision systems, automated
inspection, autonomous tracking systems, medical, biological, and agricultural imaging
and diagnosis, and novel biometric techniques, to name only a few areas. Improved
technology in optical devices, and computer-vision techniques, has led to increased
intelligence and capabilities of new systems. This conference will bring together
scientists from academia and industry to exchange the latest ideas and newest techniques,
principles, and applications related to optomechatronic computer-vision systems.
5) Optomechatronic Systems Control IV
Optomechatronic control systems deal with the control of integrated optical and
mechatronic systems to achieve high performance and functionality, such as high
precision, rapid information processing, and intelligent functions. These control
systems offer significant potential advantages over the conventional control systems
in terms of power, signal attenuation, bandwidth, flow of information, electromagnetic
interference immunity, and safety. However, control of optomechatronic systems involves
serious challenges due to inherent system non-linearities, uncertainties, time-varying
properties, and disturbances. Addressing such control problems is vital for future
advancement and the advent of new applications of optomechatronic technology. In
order to strengthen the science and engineering of optomechatronic control systems,
it is essential that researchers and engineers communicate and coordinate their
work. The purpose of this conference is to promote research activities in various
areas of design and implementation of optomechatronic control systems by providing
a forum for the exchange of ideas, presentation of technological achievements, and
discussion of future directions.
Full draft paper due: 1 July 2008. Final paper due: 1 September 2008
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