IJRCS ’09 2nd International Joint Robotics Competition and Symposium 20-24 May 2009 Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey In Technical Co-Sponsorship of IEEE Turkey Section IES/RAS Joint Chapter Call for Papers ============== The aim of the three-day single-track symposium on Robotics @IJRCS 2009 is to bring together leading roboticists from academia and industry with backgrounds in various sub-fields of robotics to foster an intensive exchange of information and know-how. The conference language will be English. Paper submissions on all aspects of robotics but especially on new methodologies, algorithms, system architectures and novel applications are solicited. A selective review process will be carried out through a large international program committee to ensure academic quality. All presented papers will be published in the post-conference proceedings book by an international publisher. Authors are invited to participate in the activities of the competition as well. In addition to oral and poster presentations of refereed papers, invited talks by the following internationally renowned researchers will complete the conference program: Prof.Dr. Okyay Kaynak, Boğaziçi University, and UNESCO, Turkey. "Quo Vadis, Mechatronics?" Dr. Francesco Mondada, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland.  Prof.Dr. Abdülkadir Erden, Atılım University, Turkey. “Bio-inspired Robots for Mechatronics Engineering Education”Prof.Dr. Vladimir Pavlovsky , Moscow State University, Russia.   Prof.Dr. Ümit Özgüner, Ohio State University, USA “Driving in Istanbul in an Autonomous Car” Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ferat Şahin , Rochester Institute of Technology, USA "System of Systems Simulation Framework for Testing Swarm Robots using DEVS" Dr. Haldun Komsuoğlu, University of Pennsylvania, USA “Dynamic Legged Mobility Systems” Microsoft MS Robotics Studio Developers  Topics Symposium on Robotics @IJRCS 2009 is for robotics technology and its practical applications. Specifically, papers on original and unpublished research, development and innovative use cases in the following topics are of special interest (but are not limited to): Mechanisms: Design of new kinematic structures, parallel kinematic machines, humanoid robots, hands, legged systems, reconfigurable robots. Manipulation: Kinematics, dynamics, control, trajectory generation, contact modeling, dexterous manipulation, grasp synthesis, assembly, programming, sensor integration. Mobile systems: Mobile robot controls, motion planning, mapping, localization, collision avoidance, navigation, exploration, task/mission planning, sensor integration. Field robotics: Localization, mapping, perception, situational awareness, outdoor applications Intelligent robotics and multi-robot systems: Distributed systems of sensor networks, multi-robot systems, and networked robots. Robotic perception: Tactile perception, range, vision, intelligent perception action systems. Human-robot interaction: Safe robotics, haptics, tactile interfaces, tele-operated systems. Smart materials for robotics: Sensors, actuators and control mechanisms as smart materials for use in robotics. Estimation, learning, and programming: Bayesian techniques, modeling, imitation learning, programming by demonstration. Robot Learning: Learning models, plans and control policies, inference, integration with architectures. Evolutionary robotics: Evolution of robots, neural controllers, communication, cooperation and competition, co-evolution, novel / improved algorithms for the evolution of robot systems. Anthropomorphic robotics: Prosthetic/robotic hands, exoskeletons, walking robots, social robots. Robotics and automation: Development and programming, automation engineering, automated methods in the milieu. Semantic robotics: Semantically intelligent robotics, cognitive robotics, semantic robotic agent system, semantic Web, ontology engineering. Standards and common platforms for robotics: Development software, middleware, evaluation-comparison Submission ---------- One-page extended abstract of a proposal is required initially. Selected abstracts will be allocated time in the symposium program and included in the abstracts booklet on CD. At least one of the authors of each accepted abstract must register as a full participant of the symposium. Following the symposium days, authors will submit the properly formatted full-length paper for inclusion in the post-conference proceedings. Proceedings book of the symposium will be published under an ISBN number by Trafford Publishing, Canada. The proceedings book will be available Worldwide from Trafford and through book stores. A copy of the proceedings book will be airmailed to the registrants of the symposium free of charge. Extended abstract and full paper may be submitted through IJRCS 2009 submission site: https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/IJRCS09/. Important due dates ------------------- Full paper submission: 19 June 2009 Camera-ready papers: 10 July 2009 The workshop has already took place. Post-conference proceedings production activity is continuing. (Check www.ijrcs.org for updates) Paper Format ------------ Extended abstract must contain paper title, author names, affiliation, e-mail address, telephone number, and five keywords as well. Final manuscripts will be limited to 10 pages for regular/invited papers, 6 pages for short papers, 4 pages for fast abstract and position statements including all figures, tables, and references. Acceptance and final category depend on reviewer feedback. Extra page charges apply. The format of submitted papers must follow the IEEE conference proceedings guidelines (i.e., 8.5" x 11", Two-Column Format: PDF: instruct.pdf; DOC: instruct.doc); and Layout Guide (PDF: format.pdf; DOC: format.doc; all under ftp://pubftp.computer.org/press/outgoing/proceedings/). Further Info: ------------ Additional information on “Call for Papers”, “Call for Competition”, and paper submissions may be obtained at the IJRCS 2009 web site at http://www.ijrcs.org . The previous event in this series was the International Joint Robotics Competition (IJRC 2008) organized by and held in the hosting of Eastern Mediterranean University (www.ijrc2008.org). Organizers ---------- Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey Sakarya University, Turkey Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey Moscow State University, Russia Atılım University, Turkey IJRCS 2009 Committees --------------------- Honorary Committee: Prof.Dr. Metin Lütfi Baydar (SDU, Rector, and Host) Prof.Dr. Ufuk Taneri (EMU, Rector) Prof.Dr. Mehmet Durman (SAU, Rector) Prof. Gökay Yıldız (MAKU, Rector) Prof.Dr. Zeki Yıldırım (MAKU, Vice Rector) Prof.Dr. Hasan Amca (EMU, Engineering Faculty, Dean) Prof.Dr. Mümin Filiz (SDU, Technical Education Faculty, Dean) Prof.Dr. S. Nilay Keskin (SDU, Engineering Faculty, Dean) Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Ekiz (SAU, Technical Education Faculty, Dean) Prof.Dr. Hasan Kömürcügil (EMU, Department of Computer Engineering, Chair) Prof. Bruno Siciliano (UNINA, Italy, HC Chair) Assoc.Prof.Dr. Farid Najafi (K. N. Toosi University of Technology) Symposium Chair: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Atilla Elçi (EMU) Symposium Co-Chairs: Asst.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Albayrak (SDU) Ins. Behnam Rahnama (EMU) International and Social Relations: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Gül (SDU, International Relations Office Coordinator) Prof.Dr. Songül Sallan Gül (SDU, Educational Coordinator) Proceedings Chairs: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Atilla Elçi (EMU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Albayrak (SDU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Ahmet Ünveren (EMU) Program Committee: (Alpha-Listed) -------------------------------- Prof.Dr. Abdülkadir Erden Atılım University, TR Prof.Dr. Alexander Kostin Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Prof. Bruno Siciliano UNINA, IT Prof.Dr. Cihan Dağlı University of Missouri-Rola, USA Prof.Dr. Etem Köklükaya Sakarya University, and TUBITAK, TR Prof.Dr. Hakan Temeltaş Istanbul Technical Univ., and IEEE IES/RAS Turkey Section, TR Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Ekiz Sakarya University, TR Prof.Dr. Levent Akın Boğaziçi University, TR Prof.Dr. Oğuz Tosun Boğaziçi University, TR Prof.Dr. Okyay Kaynak Boğaziçi University, TR Prof. Roland Y. Siegwart ETH Zürich, CH Prof.Dr. Suha Bayındır Eastern Mediterranean University, and Teknopark, TRNC Prof.Dr. Tülay Yıldırım Yıldız Technical University, TR Prof.Dr. Ümit Özgüner Ohio State University, USA Prof.Dr. Vladimir Pavlovsky Moscow State University, Russia Assoc.Prof.Dr. Akif Kutlu Süleyman Demirel University, TR Assoc.Prof.Dr. Atilla Elçi Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Assoc.Prof.Dr. Farid Najafi K. N. Toosi University of Technology, IR Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ferat Şahin Rochester Institute of Technology, USA Assoc.Prof. Dr. Kadri Bürüncük Telecommunication Higher Council, TRNC Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mustafa K. Uyguroğlu Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Assoc.Prof.Dr. Serdal Terzi Süleyman Demirel University, and Teknopark,TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Ramiro Velaskez Universidad Panamericana, Mexico Asst.Prof.Dr. Abdülkadir Çakır Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Adnan Acan Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. Ahmet Küçükkömürler Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Ahmet Ünveren Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. Cem Ergün Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. Davide Brugali University of Bergamo, IT Asst.Prof.Dr. Ecir U. Küçüksille Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Hakan Çalış Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Hasan Demirel Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. İ. Erhan Konukseven Middle East Technical University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. İ. Serkan Üncü Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Konstantin Degtiarev Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Albayrak Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Bodur Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Uzunkavak Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Melek Usal Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Muhammad Salamah Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Asst.Prof.Dr. Mustafa Reşit Usal Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Okan Bingöl Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Selçuk Çömlekçi Süleyman Demirel University, and IEEE, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Tuncay Aydoğan Süleyman Demirel University, TR Asst.Prof.Dr. Volkan İşler University of Minnesota, USA Dr. Francesco Mondada Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne,CH Dr. Takayuki Kanda Adv’d Telecoms Research Inst Intl, Japan Dr. Haldun Komsuoğlu University of Pennsylvania, USA Bilge Mutlu Carnegie Mellon University, USA Ins. Behnam Rahnama Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC Local Organizing Committee: -------------------------- Asst.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Albayrak (SDU, Organizing Committee Chairman) Asst.Prof.Dr. Mustafa Reşit Usal (SDU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Tuncay Aydoğan (SDU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Cengiz Özel (SDU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Ergun Korkmaz (SDU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Murat Çuhadar (SDU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Güvenç Görgülü (MAKU) Asst.Prof.Dr. Rıza Oğraş (MAKU) Irfan Kaşlı (Isparta IMKB Vocational High School) Ömer Gümrük (Isparta IMKB Vocational High School) Ömer Aydoğan (Isparta IMKB Vocational High School) Ins. Ali Kavurur (MAKU) Ins. Muhammer İlkuçar (MAKU) Ins. Ümit Albayrak (SU) Ins. Turgay Aydoğan (SDU) Ins. Harun Çakır (SDU) Res.Asst. Kubilay Taşdelen (SDU) Res.Asst. Hatice Develi (SDU) Res.Asst. Ebru Yılmaz (SDU) Res.Asst. Saliha Fişek (SDU) Local Student Organizing Committee: ----------------------------------- Pınar Usta (SDU, M.Sc. Student) Ayşe Kayapınar (SDU, M.Sc. Student) Murat Onarıcı (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Sami Gezgin (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Kağan Gül (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Emrah Dönmez (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Güncel Sarıman (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Ali Güneş (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Mehmet Bilen (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Murat Bilgin (SDU, Undergraduate Student) Competition Jury(/ies): ---------------------- TBA Supporters / Sponsors --------------------- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) IEEE Turkey Section IES/RAS Joint Chapter International .NET Users Association (INETA) Turkey Section Microsoft Turkey Göller Bölgesi –Technopolis, TR Figes Engineering Inc., TR Hiscar Automotive Industries Inc., TR InfoTRON Inc., TR Plus Electronic Inc., TR Cornelia Hotels, TR Dated: 26/5/09