IROS '02

IROS 2002
2002 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on
Intelligent Robots and Systems

Technical Program

Wed Oct 02 08:30-09:10
Session: Plenary I  
Chair:Christian Laugier
Room:1
Time:08:30 
Title:From Simulation to Remote Surgery : A Technical and Cultural Revolution
European 6th Framework Program: Pekka Karp, European Commission Introduction to Robotics Research Opportunities 
Authors:  
Marescaux, Jacques University of Strasbourg
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 1  
Chair:Giorgio METTA
Room:1
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 132, Exploiting Structural Constraints for Accurate Image Registration 
Authors:  
Rodrigues, Marcos Sheffield Hallam University
Liu, Yonghuai University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 292, Estimation of 3D Motion from Stereo Images - Uncertainty Analysis and Experimental Results 
Authors:  
Gonçalves, Nuno Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR), Coimbra
Araújo, Helder Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR), Coimbra
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 630, A Motion Tracking by Extracting 3D Feature of Moving Objects with Binocular Cooperative Fixation 
Authors:  
Satoh, Yoshinori Tohoku University
Nakagawa, Tomohiro Tohoku University
Okatani, Takayuki Tohoku University
Deguchi, Koichiro Tohoku University
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 2  
Chair:Frans C.A. GROEN
Room:1
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 1034, Road Curb and Intersection Detection Using a 2D LMS 
Authors:  
Kodagoda, K. R. Sarath Nanyang Technological University
Wijesoma, W. Sardha Nanyang Technological University
Balasuriya, Arjuna Prabhath Nanyang Technological University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 367, Visual grasp determination and tracking in 2D dynamic scenarios 
Authors:  
Recatala, Gabriel Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Sorg, Michael Munich University of Technology
Leupold, Jan Munich University of Technology
Sanz, Pedro J Universitat Jaume I de Castello
P. del Pobil, Angel Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 536, Information Management for Gaze Control in Vision Guided Biped Walking 
Authors:  
F. Seara, Javier Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität
Strobl, Klaus H. Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
Schmidt, Guenther Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 744, Affine Trackability for Landmark Selection in Natural Environment 
Authors:  
Vandapel, Nicolas LAAS-CNRS
Chatila, Raja LAAS-CNRS
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 746, Towards Manipulation-Driven Vision 
Authors:  
Fitzpatrick, Paul Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Metta, Giorgio Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Vision & Sensing 3  
Chair:Markus VINCZE
Room:1
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 28, On-Road Computer Vision Based Obstacle Detection 
Authors:  
Sun, Zheng-Tie National Taiwan University, Taiwan, R.O.C
Fu, Li-Chen National Taiwan University, Taiwan, R.O.C
Huang, Shin-Shinh National Taiwan University, Taiwan, R.O.C
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 88, Detecting Collision-free Paths by Observing Walking People 
Authors:  
tanaka, kanji Future University-Hakodate
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 126, Obstacle Detection Based on Motion Constraint of Virtual Planes 
Authors:  
Okada, Ryuzo Toshiba Corp.
Onoguchi, Kazunori Toshiba Corp.
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 318, Genetic Programming for Real World Robot Vision 
Authors:  
Martin, Martin Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Omnidirectional Vision for Mobile Robots  
Chair:Henrik CHRISTENSEN
Room:1
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 210, Mobile Robot Map Generation by Integrating Omnidirectional Stereo and Laser Range Finder 
Authors:  
Miura, Jun Osaka University
Negishi, Yoshiro Osaka University
Shirai, Yoshiaki Osaka University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 358, Vision-based Monte Carlo Self-localization for a Mobile Service Robot Acting as Shopping Assistant in a Home Store 
Authors:  
Gross, Horst-Michael Ilmenau Technical University, Department of Neuroinformatics
Boehme, Hans-Joachim Ilmenau Technical University, Department of Neuroinformatics
Koenig, Alexander Ilmenau Technical University, Department of Neuroinformatics
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 621, High Precision Range Estimation from an Omnidirectional Stereo System 
Authors:  
Takiguchi, Junichi Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Takeya, Akito Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Yoshida, Minoru Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Iyoda, Makoto Waseda University
Hashizume, Takumi Waseda University
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 831, Indoor Navigation for Mobile Robots Using Memorized Omni-directional Images and Robot's Motion 
Authors:  
TANG, Lixin University of Tsukuba
Yuta, Shinichi University of Tsukuba
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 634, Face identification Using an Omnidirectional Image Sequence 
Authors:  
Ohara, Yu Osaka University
Yagi, Yasushi Osaka University
Yokoyama, Taro Osaka University
Yachida, Masahiko Osaka University
Thu Oct 03 08:30-09:10
Session: Plenary II  
Chair:Hideki Hashimoto
Room:1
Time:08:30 
Title:A Small Biped Entertainment Robot and its Attractive Applications 
Authors:  
Kuroki, Yoshihiro Sony Corporation
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 4  
Chair:Takashi TSUBOUCHI
Room:1
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 138, A review of laser scanning three-dimensional digitisers 
Authors:  
Forest, Josep Universitat de Girona
Salvi, Joaquim Universitat de Girona
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 334, Iterative Refinement of Range Images with Anisotropic Error Distribution 
Authors:  
Sagawa, Ryusuke University of Tokyo
Oishi, Takeshi University of Tokyo
Nakazawa, Atsushi Japan Science and Technology Corporation
Kurazume, Ryo University of Tokyo
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 480, Robust Colour and Range Sensing for Robotic Applications Using a Stereoscopic Light Stripe Scanner 
Authors:  
Taylor, Geoffrey Monash University, Australia
Kleeman, Lindsay Monash University, Australia
Wernersson, Ake Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1015, Segmentation of Dense Depth Maps using Inertial Data A real-time implementation 
Authors:  
Lobo, Jorge Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR), Coimbra
Almeida, Luis ISR-Coimbra, University of Coimbra
Dias, Jorge ISR-Coimbra, University of Coimbra
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 5  
Chair:Pedro J SANZ
Room:1
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 553, Robust and Efficient Tracking in Image Sequences using a Kalman Filter and an Affine Motion Model 
Authors:  
Karlsson, Henrik Swedish Defence Research Agency and Linköping University
Nygårds, Jonas Linköping University & Swedish Defence Research Agency
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 707, Differentiation and localization of target primitives using infrared sensors 
Authors:  
Aytac, Tayfun Bilkent University
Barshan, Billur Bilkent University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 760, Internal Representation of Slip for a Soft Finger with Vision and Tactile Sensors 
Authors:  
Hosoda, Koh Osaka University
Tada, Yasunori Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 809, Fast Image-based Object Localization in Natural Scenes 
Authors:  
Hanek, Robert Munich University of Technology
Schmitt, Thorsten Munich University of Technology
Buck, Sebastian Munich University of Technology
Beetz, Michael Munich University of Technology
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 1046, An empirical comparison of methods for image based motion estimation 
Authors:  
Adams, Henele Carnegie Mellon University
Singh, Sanjiv Carnegie Mellon University
Strelow, Dennis Carnegie Mellon University
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Vision & Sensing 6  
Chair:Andrew K.C. WONG
Room:1
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 593, A Robotic Aircraft that Follows Terrain Using a Neuromorphic Eye 
Authors:  
Netter, Thomas Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Franceschini, Nicolas CNRS
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 1051, Motion Interpretation for In-Car Vision Systems 
Authors:  
van Leeuwen, Marinus B. University of Amsterdam
Groen, Frans C.A. University of Amsterdam
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 231, Multi-Sensor Data Fusion Using Bayesian Inference : an Automotive Application 
Authors:  
Coue, Christophe INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Fraichard, Thierry INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Bessiere, Pierre CNRS
Mazer, Emmanuel CNRS
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 632, Robust Object Tracking of Irregular Terrain Vehicle 
Authors:  
Ding, Jinsong University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Kondou, Hiroshi Sony Precision Technology Inc.
Kimura, Hiroshi University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Hada, Yoshiro University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Takase, Kunikatsu University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 7  
Chair:Shinichi YUTA
Room:1
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 325, Vision-based Mapping with Backward Correction 
Authors:  
Se, Stephen MD Robotics
Lowe, David University of British Columbia
Little, Jim University of British Columbia
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 424, View-based Imitation with Rotation Invariant Pan-Tilt Stereo Cameras 
Authors:  
Yoshikawa, Yuichiro Osaka University
Tsuji, Yoshiki Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Hosoda, Koh Osaka University
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 691, Dense Depth Map Acquisition by Hierarchic Structured Light 
Authors:  
Niu, Peiyi University of Waterloo
He, Xiang University of Waterloo
Wong, Andrew K.C. University of Waterloo
Fri Oct 04 08:30-09:10
Session: Plenary III  
Chair:Roland Siegwart
Room:1
Time:08:30 
Title:Adventure, a State of Mind : a Metaphor for the Round-the-World Balloon 
Authors:  
Piccard, Bertrand Foundation Winds of Hope
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 8  
Chair:Jorge DIAS
Room:1
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 15, Narrowband 3D tracking using a biomimetic sonarhead 
Authors:  
Carmena, Jose M. University of Edinburgh
Hallam, John C.T. University of Edinburgh
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 531, On-the-fly Classifying Sonar with Accurate Range and Bearing Estimation 
Authors:  
Kleeman, Lindsay Monash University, Australia
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 780, An Architecture for a VLSI Sensory-motor System for Autonomous Robots 
Authors:  
Claveau, David Concordia University
Wang, Chunyan Concordia University
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 434, Robust Asynchronous Temporal Event Mapping 
Authors:  
Schill, Felix University of Karlsruhe
Zimmer, Uwe R. The Australian National University
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Vision & Sensing 9  
Chair:Koh HOSODA
Room:1
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 247, Automatic 2D Map Construction using a Special Catadioptric Sensor 
Authors:  
Nakamura, Takayuki Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Ishiguro, Hiroshi ATR Media Information Science Research Laboratories
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 560, APES: Actively Perceiving Robot 
Authors:  
Soyer, Cagatay Bogazici University
Bozma, Isil Bogazici University
Istefanopulos, Yorgo Bogazici University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 878, A Low Cost Embedded Color Vision System 
Authors:  
Rowe, Anthony Carnegie Mellon University
Rosenberg, Charles Carnegie Mellon University
Nourbakhsh, Illah Carnegie Mellon University
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 764, Towards Autonomous Vision Self-Calibration of Soccer Robots 
Authors:  
Mayer, Gerd University of Ulm
Utz, Hans University of Ulm
Kraetzschmar, Gerhard University of Ulm
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 1060, Study on Optimal Camera Arrangement for Positioning People in Intelligent Space 
Authors:  
Lee, Joo-Ho University of Tokyo
Akiyama, Takashi University of Tokyo
Hashimoto, Hideki University of Tokyo
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Vision & Sensing 10  
Chair:Michel DEVY
Room:1
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 326, Global Localization using Distinctive Visual Features 
Authors:  
Se, Stephen MD Robotics
Lowe, David University of British Columbia
Little, Jim University of British Columbia
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 529, Correcting Observation Errors for Assembly Task Recognition 
Authors:  
Takamatsu, Jun University of Tokyo
Ogawara, Koichi University of Tokyo
Kimura, Hiroshi University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 724, A context and task dependent visual attention system to control a mobile robot 
Authors:  
Baccon, Jean-Christophe ETIS Laboratory - Neurocybernetic team
Hafemeister, Laurence ETIS Laboratory - Neurocybernetic team
Gaussier, Philippe ETIS Laboratory - Neurocybernetic team
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 961, Visual Attention Control for a Legged Mobile Robot based on Information Criterion 
Authors:  
Mitsunaga, Noriaki Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Neuro-Fuzzy Control  
Chair:Hiroshi NOBORIO
Room:1
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 1, Fuzzy continuous gain scheduling H-infinity control based on Taylor series fitting for robotic manipulators 
Authors:  
Yu, Zhongwei Tongji University
Chen, Huitang Tongji University
Woo, Pengyung Department of Electrical Engineering, Northern Illinois University, USA
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 168, Control of Multi-DOF Ultrasonic Motor using Neural Network based Inverse Model 
Authors:  
Takemura, Kenjiro Keio University, Yokohama
Maeno, Takashi Keio University, Yokohama
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 224, Stable Neural Network Adaptive Control of Constrained Redundant Robot Manipulators 
Authors:  
Benallegue, Abdelaziz Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
Daachi, Boubaker Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
Ramdane Cherif, Amar Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:2
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Space robotics  
Chair:David KORTENKAMP
Room:2
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 757, Stereo Vision Based Navigation for Sun-Synchronous Exploration 
Authors:  
Urmson, Chris Carnegie Mellon University
Dias, M. Bernardine Carnegie Mellon University
Simmons, Reid Carnegie Mellon University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 872, Proposition of 3D Measurement method using Shadow for Planetary Surface Exploration 
Authors:  
Kunii, Yasuharu Chuo University
Goto, Taeko Chuo University
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 962, Science Target Assesment for Mars Rover Instrument Deployment 
Authors:  
Pedersen, Liam QSS Group, Inc at NASA Ames Research Center
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Localization 1  
Chair:David AUSTIN
Room:2
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 749, Using Wireless Ethernet for Localization 
Authors:  
Ladd, Andrew M. Rice University
Bekris, Kostas E. Rice University
Marceau, Guillaume Consultant.
Rudys, Algis Rice University
Wallach, Dan S. Rice University
Kavraki, Lydia E. Rice University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 925, Temporal Occupancy Grids: a Method for Classifying Spatio-Temporal Properties of the Environment 
Authors:  
Arbuckle, Daniel University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Howard, Andrew University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 797, A robot localization method based on Evidence Accumulation and Multi-Resolution 
Authors:  
Sorrenti, Domenico G. Universita' di Milano - Bicocca
Restelli, Marcello Politecnico di Milano
Marchese, Fabio M. Universita' di Milano - Bicocca
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 806, Robust Geometric-Based Localization in Indoor Environments using Sonar Range Sensors 
Authors:  
Kim, Jinsuck Texas A&M University
Pearce, Roger Texas A&M University
Amato, Nancy Texas A&M University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 966, Bayesian Network for Online Global Pose Estimation 
Authors:  
rahimi, ali Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Morency, Louis Philippe Massachusetts Institute of Technology
darrell, trevor Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Localization 2  
Chair:Lindsay KLEEMAN
Room:2
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 322, Localization for Mobile Robot Teams Using Maximum Likelihood Estimation 
Authors:  
Howard, Andrew University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 431, Sensor Planning for Mobile Robot Localization using Bayesian Network Representation and Inference 
Authors:  
Zhou, Hongjun Chuo University, Japan
Sakane, Shigeyuki Chuo University, Japan
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 726, Collaborative Probabilistic Constraint-Based Landmark Localization 
Authors:  
Stroupe, Ashley Carnegie Mellon University
Balch, Tucker Georgia Institute of Technology
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 950, An Experimental Comparison of Localization Methods Continued 
Authors:  
Gutmann, Jens-Steffen Sony Corporation, Japan, Dig. Creatures Lab.
Fox, Dieter University of Washington
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Localization 3  
Chair:Jens-Steffen GUTMANN
Room:2
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 709, A Model to Image Straight Line Matching Method for Vision-Based Indoor Mobile Robot Self-Location 
Authors:  
Ait Aider, Omar CEMIF, Complex System Group, University of Evry
Hoppenot, Philippe CEMIF, Complex System Group, University of Evry
Colle, Etienne CEMIF, Complex System Group, University of Evry
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 727, Towards global consistent pose estimation from images 
Authors:  
ten Hagen, Stephan University of Amsterdam
Kröse, Ben University of Amsterdam
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 837, Vision for Mobile Robot Localization in Urban Environments 
Authors:  
Georgiev, Atanas Columbia University, New York
Allen, Peter Columbia University, New York
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 704, Using Motor Representations for Topological Mapping and Navigation 
Authors:  
Vassallo, Raquel F. Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - Brazil
Santos-Victor, José Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisboa
Schneebeli, Hans J. Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - Brazil
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 162, Localization and Modelling Approach Using Topo-geometric Maps 
Authors:  
Boada, Beatriz L. Carlos III University
Blanco, Dolores Carlos III University
Moreno, Luis Carlos III University
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:2
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Dynamic Environments for Mobile Robots  
Chair:Illah NOURBAKHSH
Room:2
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 280, Predictive Autonomous Robot Navigation 
Authors:  
Foka, Amalia Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Trahanias, Panos Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 635, Map Building with Mobile Robots in Populated Environments 
Authors:  
Haehnel, Dirk University of Freiburg
Schulz, Dirk University of Bonn
Burgard, Wolfram University of Freiburg
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 688, Using EM to Learn Motion Behaviors of Persons with Mobile Robots 
Authors:  
Bennewitz, Maren University of Freiburg
Burgard, Wolfram University of Freiburg
Thrun, Sebastian Carnegie Mellon University
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 823, An Integrated Approach to Goal-directed Obstacle Avoidance under Dynamic Constraints for Dynamic Environments 
Authors:  
Stachniss, Cyrill University of Freiburg
Burgard, Wolfram University of Freiburg
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: SLAM 1  
Chair:Salah SUKKARIEH
Room:2
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 165, Concurrent matching,localization and map building using invariant features 
Authors:  
Pradalier, Cedric INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Sekhavat, Sepanta INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 503, A Probabilistic Technique for Simultaneous Localization and Door State Estimation with Mobile Robots in Dynamic Environments 
Authors:  
Avots, Dzintars Stanford University
Lim, Edward Stanford University
Thibaux, Romain Stanford University
Thrun, Sebastian Carnegie Mellon University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 794, Generalized Architecture for Simultaneous Localization, Auto-Calibration, and Map-building 
Authors:  
Foxlin, Eric InterSense Inc.
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 978, An Experiment in Integrated Exploration 
Authors:  
Makarenko, Alexei University of Sydney
Williams, Stefan University of Sydney
Bourgault, Frederic University of Sydney
Durrant-Whyte, Hugh University of Sydney
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 986, Information Based Adaptive Robotic Exploration 
Authors:  
Bourgault, Frederic University of Sydney
Makarenko, Alexei University of Sydney
Williams, Stefan University of Sydney
Durrant-Whyte, Hugh University of Sydney
Grocholsky, Ben University of Sydney
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: SLAM 2  
Chair:Raja CHATILA
Room:2
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 70, Concurrent mapping and localization for mobile robots with segmented local maps 
Authors:  
Zalama, Eduardo University of Valladolid
Candela, Gabriel University of Valladolid
Gómez, Jaime University of Valladolid
Thrun, Sebastian Carnegie Mellon University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 570, Topological Map Building Based on Thinning and Its Application to Localization 
Authors:  
Choi, Chang-Hyuk Korea University
Song, Jae-Bok Korea University
Chung, Woo-Jin Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Kim, Munsang Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 814, A Decoupled Approach for Simultaneous Stochastic Mapping and Mobile Robot Localization 
Authors:  
Borges, Geovany Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et Microélectronique de Montpellier
Aldon, Marie-José Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et Microélectronique de Montpellier
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 905, A Constrained Optimization Approach to Globally Consistent Mapping 
Authors:  
Unnikrishnan, Ranjith Carnegie Mellon University
Kelly, Alonzo Carnegie Mellon University
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: SLAM 3  
Chair:Wolfram BURGARD
Room:2
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 72, Hybrid Architecture for Simultaneous Localization and Map Building in Large Outdoor Areas 
Authors:  
Masson, Favio Universidad nacional del Sur
Guivant, Jose University of Sydney
Nebot, Eduardo University of Sydney
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 626, An Iterative Approach for Building Feature Maps in Cyclic Environments 
Authors:  
Baltzakis, Haris Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Trahanias, Panos Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 728, A Laser Scanner based Mobile Robot SLAM Algorithm with Improved Convergence Properties 
Authors:  
Lionis, Grigoris National Technical University of Athens
Kyriakopoulos, Konstantinos National Technical University of Athens
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:2
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Obstacle Avoidance  
Chair:Phillip MCKERROW
Room:2
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 272, Reactive Collision Avoidance for Navigation with Dynamic Constraints 
Authors:  
Minguez, Javier Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain)
Montano, Luis Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain)
Khatib, Oussama Stanford University (USA)
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 278, A Tractable Convergent Dynamic Window Approach to Obstacle Avoidance 
Authors:  
Ogren, Petter Royal Institure of Technology (KTH)
Leonard, Naomi E. Princeton University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 645, Local Action Planning for Mobile Robot Collision Avoidance 
Authors:  
Belker, Thorsten University of Bonn
Schulz, Dirk University of Bonn
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 710, Towards Real-Time Global Motion Planning in a Dynamic Environment Using the NLVO Concept 
Authors:  
Large, Frederic INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Shiller, Zvi College of Judea and Samaria - Ariel, Israel
Sekhavat, Sepanta INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Laugier, Christian INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Mobile Robot Navigation 1  
Chair:Takashi KUBOTA
Room:2
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 106, Mobile Robot Navigation Used Space and Time Sensor Fusion In an Unknown Environment 
Authors:  
Jin, Tae-Seok Pusan National University
Lee, Jang-Myung Pusan Nat'l Univ.
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 194, Indoor Navigation based on an Inaccurate Map using Object Recognition 
Authors:  
Tomono, Masahiro University of Tsukuba
Yuta, Shinichi University of Tsukuba
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 407, Using Histogram Correlation to Create Consistent Laser Scan Maps 
Authors:  
Roefer, Thomas FB3, TZI, Universitaet Bremen
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 977, Qualitative Modeling of Indoor Environments From Visual Landmarks and Range Data 
Authors:  
Hayet, Jean-Bernard Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systemes
Esteves, Claudia Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systemes
Devy, Michel Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systemes
Lerasle, Frederic Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systemes
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 781, A Virtual Sensor for Room Detection 
Authors:  
Buschka, Par Orebro University
Saffiotti, Alessandro Orebro University
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Mobile Robot Navigation 2  
Chair:Uwe R. ZIMMER
Room:2
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 260, A Relative Motion Estimation Using a Bounded Error Method 
Authors:  
Victorino, Alessandro C. INRIA Sophia Antipolis
Rives, Patrick INRIA Sophia Antipolis
Borrelly, Jean-Jacques INRIA Sophia Antipolis
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 286, The convergence property of goal-based visual navigation 
Authors:  
Bianco, Giovanni University of Verona
Zelinsky, Alexander Australian National University
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 404, A Connectionist Model for Localization and Route Learning Based on Remembrance of Perception and Action 
Authors:  
Liu, Juan Central South University, China
Cai, Zixing Central South University, China
Zou, Xiaobing Central South University, China
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 628, A Multisine Approach for Trajectory Optimisation Based on Information Gain 
Authors:  
Mihaylova, Lyudmila Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Bruyninckx, Herman Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
De Schutter, Joris Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Mobile Robot Navigation 3  
Chair:Nikos PAPANIKOLOPOULOS
Room:2
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 54, Incremental Replanning for Mapping 
Authors:  
Likhachev, Maxim Carnegie Mellon University
Koenig, Sven Georgia Institute of Technology
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 694, Robot Motion Planning for Map Building 
Authors:  
Tovar-Lopez, Benjamin ITESM Campus Ciudad de Mexico
Murrieta-Cid, Rafael ITESM Campus Ciudad de Mexico
Esteves-Jaramillo, Claudia ITESM Campus Ciudad de Mexico
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 842, Probabilistic Hierarchical Spatial Model for Mine Locations and its application in Robotic Landmine Search 
Authors:  
Zhang, Yangang Carnegie Mellon University
Schervish, Mark Carnegie Mellon University
Choset, Howie Carnegie Mellon University
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 235, WAD Project where Attractor Dynamics aids wheelchair Navigation 
Authors:  
Mallet, Pierre CNRS, Institut de Neurosciences Physiologiques et Cognitives, Marseille
Schöner, Gregor Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität, Bochum
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:3
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Field robotics 1  
Chair:David ORIN
Room:3
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 267, A Navigation System for Unmanned Vehicles in Automated Highway Systems 
Authors:  
Bernabeu, Enrique J. Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Tornero, Josep Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Tomizuka, Masayoshi University of California, Berkeley
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 270, A Comparison Between Different Traction Control Methods for a Field Robot 
Authors:  
Muscato, Giovanni DEES Università degli Studi di Catania, ITALY
Caltabiano, Daniele DEES Università degli Studi di Catania, ITALY
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 489, Autonomous Terrain Characterisation and Modelling for Dynamic Control of Unmanned Vehicles 
Authors:  
Talukder, Ashit Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Manduchi, Roberto University of California, Santa Cruz
Castano, Rebecca Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Matthies, Larry Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Castano, Andres Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Hogg, Robert Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Field robotics 2  
Chair:Juha RÖNING
Room:3
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 296, Modelling and Simulation of Multibody Mobile Robot for Volcanic Environment Explorations 
Authors:  
Lacagnina, Michele Università di Catania
Muscato, Giovanni DEES Università degli Studi di Catania, ITALY
Guccione, Salvatore DEES Università degli Studi di Catania, ITALY
Sinatra, Rosario Università di Catania
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 362, Autonomous Stair-Hopping with Scout Robots 
Authors:  
Stoeter, Sascha University of Minnesota
Rybski, Paul University of Minnesota
Gini, Maria University of Minnesota
Papanikolopoulos, Nikos University of Minnesota
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 991, WorkPartner - Centaur like Service Robot 
Authors:  
Ylönen, Sami Helsinki University of Technology
Halme, Aarne Helsinki University of Technology
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 996, Multi-Sensor, High Speed Autonomous Stair Climbing 
Authors:  
Helmick, Daniel Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Roumeliotis, Stergios California Institute of Technology
McHenry, Michael Rossum Technologies, Inc.
Matthies, Larry Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 620, Autonomous Coverage Operations In Semi-Structured Outdoor Environments 
Authors:  
Batavia, Parag Carnegie Mellon University
Roth, Stephan Carnegie Mellon University
Singh, Sanjiv Carnegie Mellon University
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Field robotics 3  
Chair:Liam PEDERSEN
Room:3
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 50, JUNIOR: A robot for outdoor container nurseries 
Authors:  
Schempf, Hagen Carnegie Mellon University
Graham, Todd Carnegie Mellon University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 279, Innovative Service Robot Systems for Facade Cleaning of Difficult-to-Access Areas 
Authors:  
Elkmann, Norbert Fraunhofer Institut IFF
Felsch, Torsten Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Department of Rob
Sack, Mario Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Department of Rob
Saenz, José Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Department of Rob
Hortig, Justus Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Department of Rob
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 333, Development and Control of a Buggy Robot for Operations on Unstructured Terrain 
Authors:  
Debenest, Paulo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Fukushima, Edwardo Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 409, Watermelon Harvesting Experiment of A Heavy Material Handling Agricultural Robot with LQ Control 
Authors:  
Sakai, Satoru Kyoto University
Osuka, Koichi Kyoto University
Fukushima, Hiroaki University of California, San Diego
Iida, Michihisa Kyoto University
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Field robotics 4  
Chair:Martin ADAMS
Room:3
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 282, Amphibious 3D Active Cord Mechanism HELIX with Helical Swimming Motion 
Authors:  
TAKAYAMA, Toshio Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 369, High resolution terrain mapping with an autonomous blimp 
Authors:  
Lacroix, Simon LAAS-CNRS
Jung, Il-Kyun LAAS-CNRS
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 521, Toward Indoor Flying Robots 
Authors:  
Nicoud, Jean-Daniel DIDEL SA
Zufferey, Jean-Christophe Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 803, Avoidance of Underwater Cliffs for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles 
Authors:  
Creuze, Vincent Université de Montpellier II - LIRMM
Jouvencel, Bruno Université de Montpellier II - LIRMM
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 891, An approach to vision-based station keeping for an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle 
Authors:  
Cufi, Xavier Universitat de Girona
Garcia, Rafael Universitat de Girona
Ridao, Pere Universitat de Girona
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:3
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Learning 1  
Chair:Minoru ASADA
Room:3
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 64, Fast Reinforcement Learning Approach to Cooperative Behavior Acquisition in Multi-agent System 
Authors:  
Piao, Songhao Harbin Institute of Technology
Hong, Bingrong Harbin Institute of Technology
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 176, Predictive Robot Programming 
Authors:  
Dixon, Kevin Carnegie Mellon University
Strand, Martin ABB Corporate Research
Khosla, Pradeep Carnegie Mellon University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 931, A Locally Weighted Learning Composite Adaptive Controller with Structure Adaptation 
Authors:  
Nakanishi, Jun ATR Human Information Science Laboratories
Farrell, Jay University of California, Riverside
Schaal, Stefan University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 773, Carl: from Situated Activity to Language Level Interaction and Learning 
Authors:  
Seabra Lopes, Luís Universidade de Aveiro
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Learning 2  
Chair:Yangsheng XU
Room:3
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 393, A Reinforcement Learning with Adaptive State Space Recruitment Strategy for Real Autonomous Mobile Robots 
Authors:  
Kondo, Toshiyuki Tokyo Institute of Technology
Ito, Koji Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 423, Fast Reinforcement Learning Algorithm for Motion Planning of Non-Holonomic Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Disturbance 
Authors:  
Kawano, Hiroshi University of Tokyo
Ura, Tamaki University of Tokyo
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 603, Synthesis of Robot's Behaviors from few Examples 
Authors:  
Hugues, Louis Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Drogoul, Alexis Universite Paris 6
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 944, Learning Optimal Switching Policies for Path Tracking Tasks on a Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Wang, Yunqing University of Massachusetts
Thibodeau, Bryan University of Massachusetts
Fagg, Andrew H. University of Massachusetts
Grupen, Roderic University of Massachusetts
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 949, Online Robot Learning by Reward and Punishment for a Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Suwimonteerabuth, Dejvuth Chulalongkorn University
Chongstitvatana, Prabhas Chulalongkorn University
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Learning 3  
Chair:Gaurav S. SUKHATME
Room:3
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 622, Multi-Module Learning System for Behavior Acquisition in Multi-Agent Environment 
Authors:  
Takahashi, Yasutake Osaka University
Edazawa, Kazuhiro Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 520, Developmental Learning Model for Joint Attention 
Authors:  
Nagai, Yukie Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Hosoda, Koh Osaka University
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 712, Reinforcement Learning in Partially Observable Mobile Robot Domains Using Unsupervised Event Extraction 
Authors:  
Bakker, Bram IDSIA
Linaker, Fredrik University of Skovde
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 658, Visual Guided Grasping and Generalization Using Self-Valuing Learning 
Authors:  
Rössler, Bernd University of Bielefeld
Zhang, Jianwei University of Hamburg
Hoechsmann, Matthias University of Bielefeld
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Learning 4  
Chair:Dario FLOREANO
Room:3
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 346, A New Model of the Visual Feedback Coordinate Transformation in Humans Based on Disturbance Noise and Feedback Error that Accounts for Time Delays 
Authors:  
Oyama, Eimei National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
MacDorman, Karl Wakayama University
Maeda, Taro The University of Tokyo
Tachi, Susumu The University of Tokyo
Agah, Arvin The University of Kansas
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 906, Learning rhythmic movements by demonstration using nonlinear oscillators 
Authors:  
Ijspeert, Auke J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Nakanishi, Jun ATR Human Information Science Laboratories
Schaal, Stefan University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 518, Behavior Acquisition Method based on Embodiment for Vision-based Agent 
Authors:  
Terada, Kazunori Gifu University
Nakamura, Takayuki Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Takeda, Hideaki National Institute of Informatics
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:3
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Learning 6  
Chair:Ben KRÖSE
Room:3
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 17, Robot Behavioral Selection Using Q-learning 
Authors:  
Martinson, Eric Georgia Institute of Technology
Stoychev, Alexander Georgia Institute of Technology
Arkin, Ronald Georgia Institute of Technology
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 79, An Evolutionary Behavior Programming System with Dynamic Networks for Mobile Robots in Dynamic Environments 
Authors:  
Polvichai, Jumpol Carnegie Mellon University
Khosla, Pradeep Carnegie Mellon University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 651, Lifelong Evolution for Adaptive Robots 
Authors:  
Walker, Joanne University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Wilson, Myra University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 702, Learning cooperative assembly with the graph representation of a state-action space 
Authors:  
Zhang, Jianwei University of Hamburg
Ferch, Markus University of Bielefeld
Hoechsmann, Matthias University of Bielefeld
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Learning 7  
Chair:John C.T. HALLAM
Room:3
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 463, Learning Human Navigational Skill for Smart Wheelchair 
Authors:  
Chow, Hon Nin The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xu, Yangsheng The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Tso, S.K. City University of Hong Kong
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 610, Learning Mixed Behaviours with Parallel Q-Learning 
Authors:  
Laurent, Guillaume Laboratoire d'Automatique de Besançon - UMR CNRS 6596
Piat, Emmanuel Laboratoire d'Automatique de Besançon - UMR CNRS 6596
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 616, Adaptation Through a Stochastic Evolutionary Neuron Migration Process (SENMP) 
Authors:  
Haverinen, Janne Infotech Oulu and Department of Electrical Engineering
Röning, Juha Infotech Oulu and Department of Electrical Engineering
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 718, Towards Object Mapping in Non-Stationary Environments With Mobile Robots 
Authors:  
Biswas, Rahul Stanford University
Limketkai, Benson Stanford University
Sanner, Scott Stanford University
Thrun, Sebastian Carnegie Mellon University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 784, Efficient Learning of Reactive Robot Behaviors with a Neural-Q_Learning Approach 
Authors:  
Carreras, Marc Institute of Informatics and Automation, University of Girona
Ridao, Pere Universitat de Girona
Batlle, Joan Institute of Informatics and Applications, UdG
Nicosebici, Tudor Institute of Informatics and Automation, University of Girona
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Learning 8  
Chair:Aude BILLARD
Room:3
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 661, Learning Probabilistic Models for State Tracking of Mobile Robots 
Authors:  
Nikovski, Daniel Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Nourbakhsh, Illah Carnegie Mellon University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 1063, Associative Computational Model of Mirror Neurons that connects Missing Link between Behaviors and Symbols 
Authors:  
Inamura, Tetsunari Japan Science and Technology Corporation / Univ. of Tokyo
Nakamura, Yoshihiko University of Tokyo
Simozaki, Moriaki University of Tokyo
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 808, Learning the Hierarchical Structure of Spatial Environments Using Multiresolution Statistical Models 
Authors:  
Theocharous, Georgios Michigan State University
Mahadevan, Sridhar University of Massachusetts
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 901, Adaptive Spatio-Temporal Organization in Groups of Robots 
Authors:  
Dahl, Torbjorn S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Learning 9  
Chair:Francesco MONDADA
Room:3
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 219, Soft Computing System using Fuzzy Clustering and On-line Learning 
Authors:  
Li, Chunshien Chang Gung University, Taiwan, ROC
Cheng, Kuo-Hsiang Chang Gung University, Taiwan, ROC
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 259, Evolutionary Design of Fuzzy System for Various Problems Including Vision Based Mobile Robot Control 
Authors:  
Kim, Min-Soeng Aachen University of Technology, IND
Hong, Sun-Gi Hanwool Robotics Corp
Lee, Ju-Jang Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 297, Approximating the Value Function for Continuous Space Reinforcement Learning in Robot Control 
Authors:  
Buck, Sebastian Munich University of Technology
Beetz, Michael Munich University of Technology
Schmitt, Thorsten Munich University of Technology
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 765, Learning Probabilistic Models for Optimal Visual Servo Control of Dynamic Manipulation 
Authors:  
Nikovski, Daniel Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Nourbakhsh, Illah Carnegie Mellon University
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:4
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Control Architecture  
Chair:Tzyh Jong TARN
Room:4
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 82, Inter-Module Cooperation Architecture for Interactive Robot 
Authors:  
Kim, KyeongJu Waseda University
Matsusaka, Yosuke Waseda University
Kobayashi, Tetsunori Waseda University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 782, A specification of generic robotics software components: future evolutions of GenoM in the Orocos context 
Authors:  
Mallet, Anthony LAAS-CNRS
Fleury, Sara LAAS-CNRS
Bruyninckx, Herman Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 826, Behaviour Coordination for Navigation in Office Environments 
Authors:  
Althaus, Philipp Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Christensen, Henrik Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 1  
Chair:Volker GRAEFE
Room:4
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 576, Variable Impedance Control with Virtual Stiffness for Human-Robot Cooperative Peg in Hole Task 
Authors:  
Tsumugiwa, Toru Doshisha University
Yokogawa, Ryuichi Doshisha University
Hara, Kei Doshisha University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 577, Multi-Modal Human-Machine Communication for Instructing Robot Grasping Tasks 
Authors:  
McGuire, Patrick University of Bielefeld
Fritsch, Jannik University of Bielefeld
Steil, Jochen J. University of Bielefeld
Röthling, Frank University of Bielefeld
Fink, Gernot A. University of Bielefeld
Wachsmuth, Sven University of Bielefeld
Sagerer, Gerhard University of Bielefeld
Ritter, Helge University of Bielefeld
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 909, Effect of Virtual Fixture Compliance on Human-Machine Cooperative Manipulation 
Authors:  
Marayong, Panadda The Johns Hopkins University
Bettini, Alessandro The Johns Hopkins University
Okamura, Allison The Johns Hopkins University
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 1050, Modeling Manipulation Interactions by Hidden Markov Models 
Authors:  
Ogawara, Koichi University of Tokyo
Takamatsu, Jun University of Tokyo
Kimura, Hiroshi University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 1052, Handling of Object by Mobile Robot Helper in Cooperation with a Human Using Visual Information and Force Information 
Authors:  
Suda, Rio Tohoku University
Kosuge, Kazuhiro Tohoku University
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 2  
Chair:Martin BUSS
Room:4
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 608, Interactive Evolutionary Robotics from Different Viewpoints of Observation 
Authors:  
Katagami, Daisuke Tokyo Institute of Technology
Yamada, Seiji National Institute of Informatics
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 776, Understanding Users Intention: Programming Fine Manipulation Tasks by Demonstration 
Authors:  
Zöllner, Raoul Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Rogalla, Oliver Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Dillmann, Rüdiger Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Zöllner, Marius Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 316, Vision-based Sensor Fusion for Human-Computer Interaction 
Authors:  
Grange, Sebastien Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Casanova, Emilio Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Fong, Terrence Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Baur, Charles Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 699, The Paradox of Service Robots-- How Passers-by Can Contribute in Solving Non-Deterministic Exceptional Conditions Encountered by Service Robots 
Authors:  
Wullschleger, Felix H. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Brega, Roberto Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 3  
Chair:Allison OKAMURA
Room:4
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 69, A Quantitative Technique for Analysing Robot-Human Interactions 
Authors:  
Dautenhahn, Kerstin University of Hertfordshire
Werry, Iain University of Reading
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 432, A Kinesthetic Turing Test for Robotic Systems 
Authors:  
Lin, David Washington State University
Schertenleib, Kasey Washington State University
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 550, Development of Motion Data Description Language for Robots Based on eXtensible Markup Language -Realization of Better Understanding and Communication via Networks- 
Authors:  
Kitagishi, Ikuo Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Machino, Tamotsu Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Nakayama, Akira Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Iwaki, Satoshi Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Okudaira, Masashi Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 897, Analysis of Factors that Bring Mental Effects to Elderly People in Robot Assisted Activity 
Authors:  
Wada, Kazuyoshi Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Shibata, Takanori Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Saito, Tomoko Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Tanie, Kazuo Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 1007, Driving Evaluation of Persons with Disabilities Using an Advanced Vehicle Interface System 
Authors:  
Zekri, Souheil University of South Florida
Gage, Aaron University of South Florida
Ying, Shuh-Jing University of South Florida
Sundarrao, Stephen University of South Florida
Dubey, Rajiv University of South Florida
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:4
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 4  
Chair:Kazuhiro KOSUGE
Room:4
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 439, Plant-Shaped Robot Object as an Awareness Driven Display Device of Daily Life Information 
Authors:  
Sato, Tomomasa University of Tokyo
Kobayashi, Takashi University of Tokyo
Morishita, Hiroshi HMI Corp.
Mori, Taketoshi University of Tokyo
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 802, Machines With a Different Calling 
Authors:  
bohlen, marc SUNY Buffalo
mateas, michael Carnegie Mellon University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 963, Wearable Fluid Power Composed of Transformed Flat Tube Actuators 
Authors:  
Tsukagoshi, Hideyuki Tokyo Institute of Technology
Kitagawa, Ato Tokyo Institute of Technology
Kamata, Yoshiyuki Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1079, MIDS: Micro Input Devices System Using MEMS Sensors 
Authors:  
Lam, Alan H. F. Chinese University of Hong-Kong
Li, Wen J. Chinese University of Hong-Kong
Liu, Yunhui Chinese University of Hong-Kong
Xi, Ning Michigan State University
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 5  
Chair:Shigeki SUGANO
Room:4
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 492, Eye Movement Tracking Type Image Display System for Wide View Image Presentation with High-resolution - Evaluation of High-resolution Image Presentation - 
Authors:  
Iwamoto, Kazuyo National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Komoriya, Kiyoshi National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Tanie, Kazuo Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 602, A Human-Robot Interface using Vision-Based Eye Gaze Estimation System 
Authors:  
Yoo, Dong Hyun Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kim, Jae-Hean Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kim, Do Hyung Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Chung, Myung Jin Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 898, Recognizing and Remembering Individuals: Online and Unsupervised Face Recognition for Humanoid Robot 
Authors:  
Aryananda, Lijin Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 268, Task analysis based on observing hands and objects by vision 
Authors:  
Sato, Yoshihiro University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Bernardin, Keni University of Karlsruhe
Kimura, Hiroshi University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 528, Human-like Action Recognition System Using Features Extracted by Human 
Authors:  
Mori, Taketoshi University of Tokyo
Tsujioka, Kousuke University of Tokyo
Shimosaka, Masamichi University of Tokyo
Sato, Tomomasa University of Tokyo
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Voice-Enabled Human-Robot Interaction 1  
Chair:Ronald ARKIN
Room:4
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 37, Mutual Assistance between Speech and Vision for Human-Robot Interface 
Authors:  
Yoshizaki, Mitsutoshi Saitama University
Nakamura, Akio Saitama University
Kuno, Yoshinori Saitama University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 571, ASKA: Receptionist Robot with Speech Dialogue System 
Authors:  
Nisimura, Ryuichi Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Uchida, Takashi Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Lee, Akinobu Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Saruwatari, Hiroshi Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Shikano, Kiyohiro Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 770, Auditory Fovea Based Speech Separation and Its Application to Dialog System 
Authors:  
Nakadai, Kazuhiro Japan Science and Technology Corp.
Okuno, Hiroshi Kyoto University
Kitano, Hiroaki Kitano Symbiotic Systems Project, ERATO, JST
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 205, An Intuitive Force Feed-back to Avoid Singularity Proximity and Workspace Boundaries in Bilateral Controlled Systems Based on Virtual Springs 
Authors:  
Sanchez, Emilio CEIT
Rubio, Ángel TECNUN
Avello, Alejo CEIT
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Voice-Enabled Human-Robot Interaction 2  
Chair:Taketoshi MORI
Room:4
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 597, Vision-Based Urban Navigation Procedures for Verbally Instructed Robots 
Authors:  
Kyriacou, Theocharis Centre for Neural and Adaptive Systems, Univ. of Plymouth
Bugmann, Guido Centre for Neural and Adaptive Systems, Univ. of Plymouth
Lauria, Stanislao Centre for Neural and Adaptive Systems, School of Computing, Univ. of Plymouth,
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 659, Voice Enabled Interface for Interactive Tour Guide Robots 
Authors:  
Prodanov, Plamen Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Drygajlo, Andrzej Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Ramel, Guy Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Meisser, Mathieu Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Siegwart, Roland Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 745, Talking to Godot: Dialogue with a Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Theobalt, Christian Max-Planck-Institut fuer Informatik, Saarbruecken
Bos, Johan University of Edinburgh
Chapman, Tim University of Edinburgh
Espinosa-Romero, Arturo University of Edinburgh
Fraser, Mark University of Edinburgh
Hayes, Gillian University of Edinburgh
Klein, Ewan University of Edinburgh
Oka, Tetsushi University of Edinburgh
Reeve, Richard University of Edinburgh
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:4
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 6  
Chair:Takanori SHIBATA
Room:4
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 288, The interactive autonomous mobile system RoboX 
Authors:  
Jensen, Björn Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Froidevaux, Gilles Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Greppin, Xavier Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Lorotte, Antoine Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Meisser, Mathieu Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Ramel, Guy Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Siegwart, Roland Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 522, Motion Coordination between a Human and a Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Prassler, Erwin Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung Ulm
Bank, Dirk Research Institute for Applied Knowledge Processing (FAW)
Kluge, Boris Research Institute for Applied Knowledge Processing (FAW)
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 1049, Physical Agent for Human Following in Intelligent Sensor Network 
Authors:  
Morioka, Kazuyuki University of Tokyo
Lee, Joo-Ho University of Tokyo
Hashimoto, Hideki University of Tokyo
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 526, Influence of Pleasant and Unpleasant Feelings on Human Gesture Motion 
Authors:  
Shibuya, Koji Ryukoku University
Ogawa, Takafumi Ryukoku University
Komatsu, Shigenori Ryukoku University
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 7  
Chair:Katsushi IKEUCHI
Room:4
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 509, High Resolution Pressure Sensor Distributed Floor for Future Human-Robot Symbiosis Environments 
Authors:  
Morishita, Hiroshi HMI Corp.
Fukui, Rui University of Tokyo
Sato, Tomomasa University of Tokyo
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 559, Construction of Accumulation System for Human Behavior Information in Room 
Authors:  
Noguchi, Hiroshi University of Tokyo
Mori, Taketoshi University of Tokyo
Sato, Tomomasa University of Tokyo
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 678, Statistical Recognition of Motion Patterns 
Authors:  
Illmann, Jörg Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung Ulm
Kluge, Boris Research Institute for Applied Knowledge Processing (FAW)
Prassler, Erwin Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung Ulm
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 415, A constructive approach for developing interactive humanoid robots 
Authors:  
Kanda, Takayuki ATR Media Information Science Research Laboratories, Kyoto, Japan
Ishiguro, Hiroshi ATR Media Information Science Research Laboratories
Imai, Michita ATR Media Information Science Research Laboratories, Kyoto, Japan
Ono, Tetsuo Future University-Hakodate
Mase, Kenji ATR Media Information Science Research Laboratories, Kyoto, Japan
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 442, Design and Architecture of a Physiological Digital Human Model 
Authors:  
Mori, Taketoshi University of Tokyo
Asada, Haruhiko Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kitamura, Tadashi Kyushu Institute of Technology, Iizuka
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Human-Robot Interaction 8  
Chair:Terrence FONG
Room:4
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 643, Automatic Speech Recognition to Teleoperate a Robot via Web 
Authors:  
Marin, Raul Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Vila, Paulo University of Castellon (Spain)
Sanz, Pedro J Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Marzal, Andres University of Castellon (Spain)
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 656, Book Browsing System using an Autonomous Mobile Robot Teleoperated via the Internet 
Authors:  
Tomizawa, Tetsuo University of Tsukuba
Ohya, Akihisa University of Tsukuba
Yuta, Shinichi University of Tsukuba
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 791, Characterizing Efficiency of Human Robot Interaction: A Case Study of Shared-Control Teleoperation 
Authors:  
Crandall, Jacob Brigham Young University
Goodrich, Michael A. Brigham Young University
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1066, Supermedia Enhanced Human/Machine Cooperative Control of Robot Formations 
Authors:  
Elhajj, Imad Michigan State University
Tan, Jindong Michigan State University
Sun, Yu Michigan State University
Xi, Ning Michigan State University
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Snake-like Robots  
Chair:Shigeo HIROSE
Room:4
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 354, Development of Genbu : Active wheel passive joint articulated mobile robot 
Authors:  
Kimura, Hitoshi Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 476, Three-dimensional serpentine motion and lateral rolling by Active Cord MechanismACM-R3 
Authors:  
Mori, Makoto Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 975, Design of Slim Slime Robot II (SSR-II) with Bridle Bellows 
Authors:  
Aoki, Takeshi Tokyo Institute of Technology
Ohno, Hidetaka Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 1009, Mobile Method of Active Hose Passing through the Narrow Space 
Authors:  
Tsukagoshi, Hideyuki Tokyo Institute of Technology
Kitagawa, Ato Tokyo Institute of Technology
Koyama, Terunori Tokyo Institute of Technology
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:5
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Medical / Biomedical Robotics 1  
Chair:Alicia CASALS
Room:5
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 114, BRMS:Bio-Resposive Motion System (Rehabilitation System for Stroke Patients) 
Authors:  
Hirata, Ryokichi Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Sakaki, Taisuke Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Okada, Seiichiro Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Nakamoto, Zenta Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Hiraki, Noriaki Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Okajima, Yasutomo Faculty of Medicine, Kyorin University
Uchida, Shigeo Tsukigase Rehabilitation Center, Keio University
Tomita, Yutaka Faculty of Engineering, Keio University
Horiuchi, Toshio Faculty of Engineering, Keio University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 587, A mobility aid for the support to walking and object transportation of people with motor impairments 
Authors:  
Sabatini, Angelo M. Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Genovese, Vincenzo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Pacchierotti, Elena Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 592, Toward low-cost vision-based 2D localisation systems for applications in rehabilitation robotics 
Authors:  
Sabatini, Angelo M. Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Genovese, Vincenzo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Maini, Eliseo S. Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Medical / Biomedical Robotics 2  
Chair:Arianna MENCIASSI
Room:5
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 331, A Prototype Virtual Haptic Bronchoscope 
Authors:  
Qi, Wang Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ou, Yongsheng Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xu, Yangsheng The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 513, Smart Colonoscope System 
Authors:  
Kim, Byungkyu Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Jeong, Younkoo Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Lim, Hun-Young Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Kim, Tae Song Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Park, Jong-Oh Intelligent Microsystem Center
Dario, Paolo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Menciassi, Arianna Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Choi, Hyoukryeol Sungkyunkwan University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 517, A Locomotive Mechanism for a Robotic Colonoscope 
Authors:  
Kim, Byungkyu Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Lim, Hun-Young Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Kim, Kyoung-Dae Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Jeong, Younkoo Korea Institute of Science & Technology
Park, Jong-Oh Intelligent Microsystem Center
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 565, Robotic Solutions and Mechanisms for a Semi-Autonomous Endoscope 
Authors:  
Menciassi, Arianna Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Park, Jong Hyeon Hanyang University
Lee, S. Hanyang University - Mechanical Engineering School, Seoul (Korea)
Gorini, Samuele Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Dario, Paolo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Park, Jong-Oh Intelligent Microsystem Center
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 721, The Design of a new type of Micro Robot for the Intestinal Inspection 
Authors:  
Thomann, Guillaume National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon
Bétemps, Maurice National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon
Redarce, Tanneguy National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Medical / Biomedical Robotics 3  
Chair:Max Q-H MENG
Room:5
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 104, Identifying shoulder and elbow passive moments and muscle contributions during static flexion-extension movements in the sagittal plane 
Authors:  
Kodek, Timotej University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Munih, Marko Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 623, Analysis of Upper Limb Motions in Tennis Swings Toward Rehabilitation Training 
Authors:  
Wada, Takahiro Faculty of Engineering, Kagawa Univ.
Yoshii, Nobuhiko Faculty of Engineering, Kagawa Univ.
Yamaji, Yuko Faculty of Engineering, Kagawa Univ.
Tanaka, Satoshi Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kagawa Medical University Hospital
Tsukamoto, Kazuyoshi Faculty of Engineering, Kagawa Univ.
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 664, Head-neck model for the evaluation of passenger's comfort 
Authors:  
Zanasi, Roberto Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Morselli, Riccardo Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Visconti, Amedeo Ferrari S.p.A., Innovation Department
Cavanna, Martino Ferrari S.p.A., Innovation Department
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 729, A Split-Crank, Servomotor-Controlled Bicycle Ergometer Design for Studies in Human Biomechanics 
Authors:  
Van der Loos, H.F. Machiel Palo Alto VA Rehabilitation R&D Center
Kautz, Steven Palo Alto VA Rehabilitation R&D Center
Schwandt, Douglas Palo Alto VA Rehabilitation R&D Center
Anderson, James Palo Alto VA Rehabilitation R&D Center
Chen, George Palo Alto VA Rehabilitation R&D Center
Bevly, David Auburn University, AL
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Medical / Biomedical Robotics 4  
Chair:Takahiro WADA
Room:5
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 253, Development of Ultrasonically Activated Bending Scalpel for Endoscopic Surgery 
Authors:  
Wakako, Rina Shinshu University
Hashimoto, Minoru Shinshu University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 742, Robotic Knot Tying in Minimally Invasive Surgeries 
Authors:  
Kang, Hyosig Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Wen, John T. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 817, Development of a Robotic Surgery for Total Knee Joint Replacement 
Authors:  
Warisawa, Shin\'ichi University of Tokyo
Kawano, Hironao University of Tokyo
Mitsuishi, Mamoru University of Tokyo
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 868, Development of a Power Assistive Device for Self-Supported Transfer Motion 
Authors:  
NAGAI, Kiyoshi Ritsumeikan University
HANAFUSA, Hideo Ritsumeikan University
TAKAHASHI, Yoko Japan Abilities
BUNKI, Hitomi Shiga Medical Technology Vocational School
NAKANISHI, Isao Ritsumeikan University
YOSHINAGA, Takuma Ritsumeikan University
EHARA, Toshiya Ritsumeikan University
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 440, A Cap as Interface for Wheelchair Control 
Authors:  
Law, Cedric Kwok-ho The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Leung, Martin Yun-yee The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xu, Yangsheng The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Tso, S.K. City University of Hong Kong
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:5
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Medical / Biomedical Robotics 5  
Chair:Cecilia LASCHI
Room:5
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 327, Skill Assistance for Myoelectric Control Using an Event-Driven Task Model 
Authors:  
Fukuda, Osamu Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Tsuji, Toshio Hiroshima University
Takahashi, Kousuke Hiroshima University
Kaneko, Makoto Hiroshima University
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 344, Study of a Wire-driven Leg Rehabilitation System 
Authors:  
Homma, Keiko National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
Fukuda, Osamu Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Nagata, Yoshihiko National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 406, Design and Implementation of a Discrete Event Controller for High-level Command Control of Rehabilitation Robotic Systems 
Authors:  
Martens, Christian Universität Bremen
Gräser, Axel Universität Bremen
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1070, Jaw Training Robot that Manipulates Patient's Jaw to Sideway 
Authors:  
Takanobu, Hideaki Kogakuin Univ.
Akizuki, Toru Waseda University
Takanishi, Atsuo Waseda University
Ohtsuki, Kayoko Yamanashi Med. Univ.
Ozawa, Daisaku Yamanashi Med. Univ.
Ohnishi, Masatoshi Yamanashi Med. Univ.
Okino, Akihisa Waseda University
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Medical / Biomedical Robotics 6  
Chair:Hannes BLEULER
Room:5
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 179, Online Parameter Identification of Systemic Circulation Model Using Delta-Operator in Animal Experiment 
Authors:  
Kosaka, Ryo University of Tsukuba
Sankai, Yoshiyuki University of Tsukuba
Jikuya, Tomoaki University of Tsukuba
Yamane, Takashi Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Tsutsui, Tatsuo University of Tsukuba
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 752, Path Planning under a Penetration Point Constraint for Minimally Invasive Surgery 
Authors:  
Michelin, Micaël LIRMM Montpellier
Dombre, Etienne LIRMM Montpellier
Poignet, Philippe LIRMM Montpellier
Pierrot, François LIRMM Montpellier
Eckert, Laurent LIRMM Montpellier
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 1069, An Internet Based Pulse Palpation System for Chinese Medicine 
Authors:  
Shen, Yantao Michigan State University
Liu, Yun-Hui Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xiang, Guoliang Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ding, Dan Chinese University of Hong Kong
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 774, Design of a robotic walking simulator for neurological rehabilitation 
Authors:  
Schmidt, Henning Free University of Berlin
Sorowka, Dieter Free University of Berlin
Hesse, Stefan Free University of Berlin
Bernhardt, Rolf Fraunhofer Institute IPK
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 212, Design of an Exoskeletal Robot for Human Shoulder Motion Support Considering a Center of Rotation of the Shoulder Joint 
Authors:  
Kiguchi, Kazuo Saga University
Yasuda, Makoto Saga University
Iwami, Koya Saga University
Watanabe, Keigo Saga University
Fukuda, Toshio Nagoya University
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Human-Robotic Augmentation  
Chair:Tomomasa SATO
Room:5
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 373, Power Assist Control for Walking Aid with HAL-3 Based on EMG and Impedance Adjustment around Knee Joint 
Authors:  
LEE, SUWOONG University of Tsukuba
Sankai, Yoshiyuki University of Tsukuba
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 495, Human-Friendly Interfaces of Wheelchair Robotic System for Handicapped Persons 
Authors:  
Min, Jae-Woong Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lee, Kyoobin Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lim, Soo-Chul Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kwon, Dong-Soo Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 1075, Collaborative Wheelchair Assistant 
Authors:  
Boy, Eng Seng National University of Singapore
Teo, Chee Leong National University of Singapore
Burdet, Etienne National University of Singapore
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 209, Augmentation of Manipulation Capabilities of Persons With Disabilities Using Scaled Teleoperation 
Authors:  
Pernalete, Norali Western Michigan University
Yu, Wentao University of South Florida
Dubey, Rajiv University of South Florida
Moreno, Wilfrido University of South Florida
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Visual Servoing 1  
Chair:François CHAUMETTE
Room:5
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 154, GAG(Gaining Angle of Gaze) Strategy for Ball Tracking and Catching Task 
Authors:  
Mori, Ryosuke Osaka University
Miyazaki, Fumio Osaka University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 161, Fish Catching by Visual Servoing and Observed Intelligence of the fish 
Authors:  
Suzuki, Hidekazu Fukui University
Minami, Mamoru Fukui University
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 938, Automated Calibration for Micro Hand Using Visual Information 
Authors:  
ARAI, Tatsuo Osaka University
Suzuki, Akihiro Osaka University
Katoh, Yousuke Osaka University
Mae, Yasushi Osaka University
Inoue, Kenji Osaka University
TANIKAWA, Tamio Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:5
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Visual Servoing 2  
Chair:Peter CORKE
Room:5
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 506, Model Based Techniques for Robotic Servoing and Grasping 
Authors:  
Kragic, Danica Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Christensen, Henrik Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 763, Coordinated Mobile Manipulator Point-Stabilization Using Visual-Servoing Techniques 
Authors:  
Gilioli, Marco DEIS, University of Bologna
Melchiorri, Claudio DEIS, University of Bologna
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 779, Robust and Uncalibrated Visual Servoing without Jacobian using a Simplex Method 
Authors:  
MIURA, Kanako Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg I University
Gangloff, Jacques Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg I University
Mathelin, Michel Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg I University
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1065, Adaptive Motion Control of Manipulators with Uncalibrated Visual Feedback 
Authors:  
Shen, Yantao Michigan State University
Liu, Yun-Hui Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xi, Ning Michigan State University
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Visual Servoing 3  
Chair:Fumio MIYAZAKI
Room:5
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 769, Combined image-based and depth visual servoing applied to robotized laparoscopic surgery 
Authors:  
Krupa, Alexandre Laboratoire des sciences de l'image, de l'informatique et de la télédétection
Doignon, Christophe University of Strasbourg
Gangloff, Jacques Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg I University
De Mathelin, Michel Laboratoire des sciences de l'image, de l'informatique et de la télédétection
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 824, Contour Migration: Solving Object Ambiguity with Shape-Space Visual Guidance 
Authors:  
Abd-Almageed, Wael University of New Mexico
Smith, Christopher University of New Mexico
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 860, Uncalibrated Dynamical Adaptive Visual Servoing of Uncertain Robot Manipulators 
Authors:  
Fierro-Rojas, Jorge Mechatronics Division-CINVESTAV
Parra-Vega, Vicente Mechatronics Division-CINVESTAV
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 894, Designing Visually Servoed Tracking to Augment Camera Teleoperators 
Authors:  
Stanciu, Rares Drexel University
Oh, Paul Drexel University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 904, Hybrid strategies for image constraints avoidance in visual servoing 
Authors:  
Deng, Lingfeng University of Waterloo
Janabi-Sharifi, Farrokh Ryerson University
Wilson, William J. University of Waterloo
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Visual Servoing 4  
Chair:Philippe MARTINET
Room:5
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 474, A New Formulation of Visual Servoing based on Cylindrical Coordinate System with Shiftable Origin 
Authors:  
Iwatsuki, Masami Hosei University
Okiyama, Norimitsu Hosei University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 567, 3D Tracking Using Two High-Speed Vision Systems 
Authors:  
Nakabo, Yoshihiro RIKEN, Bio-mimetic Control Research Center
Ishii, Idaku Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Ishikawa, Masatoshi University of Tokyo
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 619, Epipole-based 3D visual servoing 
Authors:  
Marotta, Angelo Università di Salerno
Jacopo, Piazzi Universita' di Siena
Prattichizzo, Domenico Universita' di Siena
Vicino, Antonio Universita' di Siena
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1048, A New Method of Image Features Pre-Selection for Real-Time Pose Estimation Based on Kalman Filter 
Authors:  
Villani, Luigi Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Siciliano, Bruno Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Lippiello, Vincenzo Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Visual Servoing 5  
Chair:Paul OH
Room:5
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 71, A first step toward visual servoing using image moments 
Authors:  
Chaumette, François INRIA Rennes
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 338, Intrinsics-free visual servoing with respect to straight lines 
Authors:  
Malis, Ezio INRIA Sophia Antipolis
Borrelly, Jean-Jacques INRIA Sophia Antipolis
Rives, Patrick INRIA Sophia Antipolis
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 490, Choice of image features for depth-axis control in image based visual servo control 
Authors:  
Mahony, Robert Australian National University
Corke, Peter CSIRO
Chaumette, François INRIA Rennes
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 573, Variable Structure PID Based Visual Servoing for Robotic Tracking and Manipulation 
Authors:  
Bonfè, Marcello Università di Ferrara
Mainardi, Elena Università di Ferrara
Fantuzzi, Cesare Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:6
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Robot Design  
Chair:Steven SHOOTER
Room:6
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 483, A study of self-diagnosis system of an autonomous mobile robot : expansion of state sensory system 
Authors:  
Kawabata, Kuniaki RIKEN
Akamatsu, Tomoki Toyo University
Asama, Hajime RIKEN
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 767, Ada: Constructing a Synthetic Organism 
Authors:  
Eng, Kynan Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Baebler, Andreas Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Bernadet, Ulysses Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Blanchard, Mark Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Briska, Adam Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Costa, Marcio Nagaoka University of Technology
Delbruck, Tobi Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Douglas, Rodney Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Hepp, Klaus Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Klein, David Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Manzolli, Jonatas University of Campinas, Brazil
Mintz, Matti Tel Aviv University
Netter, Thomas Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Roth, Fabian Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Wassermann, Klaus Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Whatley, Adrian Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Wittmann, Aaron Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Verschure, Paul Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 907, Web-Based Knowledge Intensive Intelligent Support for Robot Family Design 
Authors:  
Zha, Xuan F. Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Obstacle Avoidance & Planning for Manipulators  
Chair:Gabriele VASSURA
Room:6
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 1010, Inverse Kinematics of Multi-Link Flexible Robots for High Speed Applications 
Authors:  
Cheong, Joono Pohang University of Science and Technology
Chung, Wan Kyun Pohang University of Science and Technology
Youm, Youngil Pohang University of Science and Technology
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 584, Smooth Trajectory Planning for XYnR Planar Underactuated Robots 
Authors:  
De Luca, Alessandro Università di Roma
Iannitti, Stefano Università di Roma "La Sapienza"
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 952, Probabilistic Motion Planning for Redundant Robots along Given End-Effector Paths 
Authors:  
Oriolo, Giuseppe DIS, University of Rome La Sapienza
Ottavi, Mauro DIS, University of Rome La Sapienza
Vendittelli, Marilena DIS, University of Rome La Sapienza
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 214, Motion Planning for Mobile Manipulator with Keeping Manipulability 
Authors:  
Nagatani, Keiji Okayama University
Hirayama, Tomonobu Okayama University
Gofuku, Akio Okayama University
Tanaka, Yutaka Okayama University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 1017, Obstacle Evaluation of the Configuration Space for Cylindrical Manipulators 
Authors:  
Curto, Belen University of Salamanca
Moreno, Vidal University of Salamanca
Theron, Roberto University of Salamanca
Blanco, F. Javier University of Salamanca
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Dexterous Manipulation and Grasping 1  
Chair:Glauco A. P. CAURIN
Room:6
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 368, Automatic Real-Time Grasping Force Determination for Multifingered Manipulation: Theory and Experiments 
Authors:  
Liu, Guanfeng Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Xu, Jijie Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Li, Zexiang Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 524, Stable grasping control under gravity by dual robotic fingers with soft rolling contacts 
Authors:  
Doulgeri, Zoe Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Fasoulas, John Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 730, A Novel Approach to Mechanical Design of Articulated Fingers for Robotic Hands 
Authors:  
Lotti, Fabrizio DIEM- University of Bologna Italy
Vassura, Gabriele DIEM- University of Bologna Italy
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 851, An experiment in constraining vision-based finger contact selection with gripper geometry 
Authors:  
Morales, Antonio Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Sanz, Pedro J Universitat Jaume I de Castello
del Pobil, Angel P. Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Fagg, Andrew H. University of Massachusetts
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Dexterous Manipulation and Grasping 2  
Chair:Claudio MELCHIORRI
Room:6
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 10, A Grasp Evaluation Procedure Based on Disturbance Forces 
Authors:  
Strandberg, Morten Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 48, A multistage neural network architecture to learn hand grasping posture 
Authors:  
GORCE, Philippe Universite Paris-Sud
rezzoug, nasser Universite Paris-Sud
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 857, Vision-based computation of three-finger grasps on unknown planar objects 
Authors:  
Morales, Antonio Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Sanz, Pedro J Universitat Jaume I de Castello
del Pobil, Angel P. Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 912, Nullspace Composition of Control Laws for Grasping 
Authors:  
Platt, Robert University of Massachusetts
Fagg, Andrew H. University of Massachusetts
Grupen, Roderic University of Massachusetts
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 1076, Planning and Control System for an Anthropomorphic Gripper 
Authors:  
Caurin, Glauco A. P. Universidade de Sao Paulo - EESC
de Aguiar, Paulo M. Universidade de Sao Paulo - EESC
Valente, Carlos M. Oliveira Universidade de Sao Paulo - EESC
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:6
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Manipulation & Assembly 1  
Chair:Herman BRUYNINCKX
Room:6
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 87, Teaching of Grasp/Graspless Manipulation for Industrial Robots by Human Demonstration 
Authors:  
MAEDA, Yusuke The University of Tokyo
ISHIDO, Nanako The University of Tokyo
KIKUCHI, Haruka The University of Tokyo
ARAI, Tamio The University of Tokyo
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 26, Data Fusion for Compliant Motion Tasks Based on Human Skills 
Authors:  
Cortesão, Rui University of Coimbra
Koeppe, Ralf German Aerospace Center - DLR
Nunes, Urbano Instituto de Sistemas e Robotica
Hirzinger, Gerd German Aerospace Center - DLR
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 160, Multi-modal Information-Sharing Teaching System in Sensor-Based Robotics - Structured Description based on Task Properties that Enables Re-use of Skills - 
Authors:  
Mizukawa, Makoto Shibaura Institute of Technology
Nakamura, Yukihiro NTT Communications Co.
Ogata, Hiroyuki NTT Cyber Solutions Labs.
Yanagihira, Yoshimasa NTT Cyber Solutions Labs.
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 590, Manipulating Deformable Linear Objects: Manipulation Skill for Active Damping of Oscillations 
Authors:  
Schlechter, Antoine University of Kaiserslautern
Henrich, Dominik University of Kaiserslautern
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Manipulation & Assembly 2  
Chair:Angel P. DEL POBIL
Room:6
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 534, Calculating Optimal Trajectories from Contact Transitions 
Authors:  
Takamatsu, Jun University of Tokyo
Kimura, Hiroshi University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 649, Calculating hand configurations for precision and pinch grasps 
Authors:  
Borst, Christoph DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Fischer, Max DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Hirzinger, Gerd German Aerospace Center - DLR
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 676, A Probabilistic Algorithm for Manipulation Planning under Continuous Grasps and Placements 
Authors:  
Anis, Sahbani LAAS-CNRS
Juan, Cortes LAAS-CNRS
Thierry, Simeon LAAS-CNRS
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 1047, Active-External Enveloping Grasps: Dynamical-Balance based Motion Analysis 
Authors:  
Park, Jonghoon Pohang University of Science and Technology
Chung, Wan Kyun Pohang University of Science and Technology
Kaneko, Makoto Hiroshima University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 737, Kinematic Control of Wheeled Mobile Manipulators 
Authors:  
Bayle, Bernard LAAS-CNRS
Fourquet, Jean-Yves Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes
Lamiraux, Florent LAAS-CNRS
Renaud, Marc LAAS-CNRS
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Manipulation & Assembly 3  
Chair:Hisashi OSUMI
Room:6
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 447, Robust Finger Gaits from Closed-Loop Controllers 
Authors:  
Huber, Manfred University of Texas at Arlington
Grupen, Roderic University of Massachusetts
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 609, Spatial Parts Mating with Friction Using Structured Compliance with Compliance Center 
Authors:  
Shimizu, Masayuki Tohoku University
Kosuge, Kazuhiro Tohoku University
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 642, A Sensorized microElectro Discharge Machined Superelastic Alloy Microgripper for Micromanipulation: simulation and characterization 
Authors:  
Menciassi, Arianna Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Eisinberg, Anna Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Mazzoni, Marcello Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Dario, Paolo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 844, A Fuzzy Behavior-Based Control System for Manipulation 
Authors:  
Wasik, Zbigniew Orebro University
Saffiotti, Alessandro Orebro University
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Manipulation & Assembly 4  
Chair:Bill GOODWINE
Room:6
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 119, A Full Contact Model for Fixture Kinematic Analysis 
Authors:  
Wang, Michael Yu The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Liu, Tong The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Pelinescu, Diana Università degli Studi di Cassino
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 129, A Stochastic Ellipsoid Approach to Repeatability Modelisation of Industrial Manipulator robots 
Authors:  
BRETHE, Jean-François GREAH, Université du Havre
DAKYO, Brayima GREAH, Université du Havre
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 549, The Improved Screw Theory using Second Order Terms 
Authors:  
Takamatsu, Jun University of Tokyo
Kimura, Hiroshi University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:6
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Manipulation & Assembly 5  
Chair:Roderic GRUPEN
Room:6
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 123, Manipulation of 3D Enveloped Object 
Authors:  
Harada, Kensuke Hiroshima University
Kaneko, Makoto Hiroshima University
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 146, A geometrically validated approach to autonomous robotic assembly 
Authors:  
Brignone, Lorenzo The Nottingham Trent University
Howarth, Martin Sheffield Hallam University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 624, Platform for Experimentation with Tele-Robotics' Systems 
Authors:  
Adrian, Mora Polytechnic University of Madrid
Antonio, Barrientos Polytechnic University of Madrid
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 863, Vision-Based Stratified Robotic Manipulation 
Authors:  
Wei, Yejun University of Notre Dame
B.Skaar, Steven University of Notre Dame
Goodwine, Bill University of Notre Dame
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Industrial Applications 1  
Chair:Joanne WALKER
Room:6
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 420, Integrated Design with Classification of Transporter Routing for AGV Systems 
Authors:  
Chiba, Ryosuke University of Tokyo
Ota, Jun University of Tokyo
ARAI, Tamio The University of Tokyo
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 605, Safe Human-Robot-Cooperation: Image-based collision detection for Industrial Robots 
Authors:  
Ebert, Dirk University of Kaiserslautern
Henrich, Dominik University of Kaiserslautern
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 657, An Intelligent Vibratory Conveyor for the Individual Object Transportation in Two Dimensions 
Authors:  
Frei, Peter Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 167, Design of a Robotic Rig for Testing Bicycle Transmissions 
Authors:  
Shooter, Steven Bucknell University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 206, Development of Deposition Models for Paint Application on Surfaces Embedded in R^3 for Use in Automated Path Planning 
Authors:  
Conner, David Carnegie Mellon University
Atkar, Prasad Carnegie Mellon University
Rizzi, Alfred Carnegie Mellon University
Choset, Howie Carnegie Mellon University
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Industrial Applications 2  
Chair:Peter FREI
Room:6
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 135, Optimization in Automated Surface Inspection of Stamped Automotive Parts 
Authors:  
Sheng, Weihua Michigan State University
Xi, Ning Michigan State University
Song, Mumin Ford Motor Company
Chen, Yifan Ford Motor Company
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 234, A System to Automate the Generation of Program Variants for Industrial Robot Applications 
Authors:  
Freund, Eckhard Institute of Robotics Research, University of Dortmund
Luedemann-Ravit, Bernd Institute of Robotics Research, University of Dortmund
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 523, CNC Laser Marking on Freeform Surfaces without Prior Geometrical Information 
Authors:  
Gong, Zhiming Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Huang, Sheng Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Zeng, Hao Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Chen, Xiaoqi Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 604, Experimental Evaluation of a Vision-based Measuring Device for Parallel Machine-tool Calibration 
Authors:  
Renaud, Pierre Université Blaise Pascal / Institut Français de Mécanique Avancée
Andreff, Nicolas Université Blaise Pascal / Institut Français de Mécanique Avancée
Dhome, Michel Université Blaise Pascal / CNRS
Martinet, Philippe Université Blaise Pascal
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Industrial Applications 3  
Chair:Pyung-Hun CHANG
Room:6
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 149, Robotic Contamination Cleaning System 
Authors:  
Kim, Kiho Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Lee, Hohee Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Park, Jangjin Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Yang, Myungseung Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 618, Development of Mobile Robot Systems for Automatic Diagnosis of Boiler Tubes in Fossil Power Plants and Large Size Pipelines 
Authors:  
Park, Sangdeok Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology
Jeong, Hee Don Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology
Kim, Seung Seop Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 719, Pipe inspection using intelligent analysis techniques with high noise-tolerance 
Authors:  
Duran, Olga Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, King's College London, UK
Althoefer, Kaspar King's College London
Seneviratne, Lakmal Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, King's College London, UK
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 947, Sensor-based Analysis of High-Precision Insertion Tasks 
Authors:  
Yamamoto, Yoshio Tokai University
Yoneyama, Takeshi Kanawaza University
Hashimoto, Tadashi Konica Corporation
Okubo, Takahiro Konica Corporation
Itoh, Toyotsugu Konica Corporation
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:7
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Control 1  
Chair:Alessandro DE LUCA
Room:7
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 220, A Geometrical Method for the Singularity Analysis of 3-RRR Planar Parallel Robots with Different Actuation Schemes 
Authors:  
Yang, Guilin Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Chen, Weihai Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Chen, I-Ming Nanyang Technological University
Goh, Kiah Mok Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 494, Motion control of robotic manipulators in task space 
Authors:  
Galicki, Miroslaw University of Zielona Gora & Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 740, Composite-H Controller Synthesis for Flexible Joint Robots 
Authors:  
Taghirad, Hamid D. K. N. T. Univ. of Technology
Bakhshi, Gh. K. N. T. Univ. of Technology
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Control 2  
Chair:Takahiro SUZUKI
Room:7
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 151, Stability Analysis and Robust Composite Controller synthesis for flexible joint robots 
Authors:  
Taghirad, Hamid D. K. N. T. Univ. of Technology
Khosravi, Mohammad Azam Advanced Robotics and Automated Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering, K
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 855, Optimal mechanical design of a rotary inverted pendulum 
Authors:  
Potsaid, Benjamin Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Wen, John T. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 508, Direct Lyapunov Design - A Synthesis Procedure for Motor Schema Using a Second-Order Lyapunov Stability Theorem 
Authors:  
Harper, Christopher J. University of the West of England
Winfield, Alan University of the West of England
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 663, Output Feedback Adaptive Control of Robot Manipulators Using Observer Bac kstepping 
Authors:  
Calugi, Francesco Lund University
Robertsson, Anders Lund Institute of Technology, Lund University
Johansson, Rolf Lund University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 921, A Testbed for Mars Precision Landing Experiments by Emulating Spacecraft Dynamics on a Model Helicopter 
Authors:  
Saripalli, Srikanth University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Control 3  
Chair:Stefano STRAMIGIOLI
Room:7
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 290, Takagi-Sugeno Model Synthesis of a Quasi-Linear Parameter Varying Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Economou, John Cranfield University-RMCS
Tsourdos, Antonios Cranfield University-RMCS
White, Brian Cranfield University-RMCS
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 900, Nonlinear H-infinity control via quasi-LPV representation applied in a underactuated manipulator 
Authors:  
Siqueira, Adriano University of Sao Paulo
Terra, Marco University of Sao Paulo
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 266, Stability Guaranteed Control: Time Domain Passivity Approach 
Authors:  
Ryu, Jee-Hwan University of Washington
Kwon, Dong-Soo Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Hannaford, Blake University of Washington
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1021, PID Composite Controller and Its Tuning for Flexible Link Robots 
Authors:  
Cheong, Joono Pohang University of Science and Technology
Chung, Wan Kyun Pohang University of Science and Technology
Youm, Youngil Pohang University of Science and Technology
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Control Application 1  
Chair:Hannes BLEULER
Room:7
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 6, Self Stabilizing Strategy in Tracking Control of Unmanned Electric Bicycle with Mass Balance 
Authors:  
Ham, Woonchul Chonbuk National University
Lee, Sangduck Chonbuk National University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 142, Robust Attenuation of Direct-Drive Robot-Tip Vibrations 
Authors:  
Kostic, Dragan Eindhoven University of Technology
de Jager, Bram Eindhoven University of Technology
Steinbuch, Maarten Eindhoven University of Technology
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 264, Feedback Control for Wire-Suspended Mechanism with Exact Linearization 
Authors:  
Yanai, Noritaka Kyushu University
Yamamoto, Motoji Kyushu University
Mohri, Akira Kyushu University
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 283, Computing and Calibrating Collision Impulses and its Application for Air Hockey Game 
Authors:  
Iguchi, Toshiko Osaka Electro-Communication University
Katsuyama, Noriyuki Osaka Electro-Communication University
Noborio, Hiroshi Osaka Electro-Communication University
Hirai, Shinichi Ritsumeikan University
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 581, Precision Force Control via Macro/Micro Actuatorfor Surface Mounting System 
Authors:  
Lee, Duk-Young Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Shim, Jae-Hong Korea Polytechnic University
Cho, Hyungsuck Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:7
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Control Application 2  
Chair:Satoshi TADOKORO
Room:7
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 103, Performance analysis of a three point hitch controller 
Authors:  
Cordesses, Lionel RENAULT Agriculture
Poirier, Jean-Paul RENAULT Agriculture
Veron, Christian RENAULT Agriculture
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 291, Screw bondgraph contact dynamics 
Authors:  
Visser, Martijn University of Twente
Stramigioli, Stefano University of Twente
Heemskerk, Cock Fokker Space BV
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 379, Compensation of Stick-slip effect in an Electrical Actuator 
Authors:  
Merzouki, Rochdi Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
Cadiou, J. Charles Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
M'sirdi, K. Nacer Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 690, Disturbance Rejection Analysis of Multiple Impedance Control for Space Free-Flying Robots 
Authors:  
Moosavian, S. Ali A. K.N. Toosi University of Technology
Rastegari, Rambod K. N. T. Univ. of Technology
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Impedance Control  
Chair:John T. WEN
Room:7
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 75, Impedance Controller Design of Internet-Based Teleoperation Using Absolute Stability Concept 
Authors:  
Cho, Hyunchul Hanyang University
Park, Jong Hyeon Hanyang University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 102, Optimal attachment of bi-articular muscles for improved stiffness generation 
Authors:  
Kim, Sungbok Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 285, An Impedance-Compliance Control for a Cable-Actuated Robot 
Authors:  
Zollo, Loredana Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Siciliano, Bruno Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Laschi, Cecilia Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Teti, Giancarlo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Dario, Paolo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Guglielmelli, Eugenio Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 481, Impedance Force Control of Free-Joint Manipulators with One Motor under Gravity 
Authors:  
Suzuki, Takahiro University of Tokyo
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 965, Stiffness Control of Antagonistically Driven Redundant D.O.F. Manipulator 
Authors:  
Koganezawa, Koichi Tokai University
Ban, Shinsuke Tokai University
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Control 4  
Chair:Evangelos PAPADOPOULOS
Room:7
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 308, Shared Control in Hybrid Vision/Force robotic Servoing using the Task Frame 
Authors:  
Baeten, Johan Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Bruyninckx, Herman Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
De Schutter, Joris Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 928, Vision-Guided Flight Stability and Control for Micro Air Vehicles 
Authors:  
Ettinger, Scott University of Florida
Nechyba, Michael University of Florida
Ifju, Peter University of Florida
Waszak, Marty NASA Langley
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 695, Design and Control of a Pendulum Driven Hopping Robot 
Authors:  
Paul, Chandana AI Lab, University of Zurich
Dravid, Raja AI Lab, University of Zurich
Iida, Fumiya AI Lab, University of Zurich
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1057, The Effect of Actuator Relocation on Singularity, Jacobian and Kinematic Isotropy of Parallel Robots 
Authors:  
Chung, Young-Hoon School of Yeungnam University, Korea
Lee, Jae-Won School of Yeungnam University, Korea
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Control 5  
Chair:Wan Kyun CHUNG
Room:7
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 811, Feedback Stabilization of a Spherical Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Mukherjee, Ranjan Michigan State University
Das, Tuhin Michigan State University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 866, A general constraint-based control framework with examples in modular self-reconfigurable robots 
Authors:  
Zhang, Ying Palo Alto Research Center
Fromherz, Markus Palo Alto Research Center
Crawford, Lara Palo Alto Research Center
Shang, Yi Palo Alto Research Center
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 703, Analysis and Model-based Control of Servomechanisms with Friction 
Authors:  
Papadopoulos, Evangelos National Technical University of Athens
Chasparis, Georgios National Technical University of Athens
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:7
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Actuators 1  
Chair:Gerd HIRZINGER
Room:7
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 607, Current Control of Piezoelectric Actuators with Power Loss Compensation 
Authors:  
Ronkanen, Pekka Tampere University of Technology
Kallio, Pasi Tampere University of Technology
Koivo, Heikki Helsinki University of Technology
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 638, A Miniature Robot driven by Smart Power Integrated Circuits 
Authors:  
Lopez-Sanchez, Jaime University of Barcelona
Simu, Urban Angstrom Laboratory, Uppsala
Puig-Vidal, Manel University of Barcelona
Johansson, Stephan Angstrom Laboratory, Uppsala
Miribel, Pere Lluis University of Barcelona
Montane, Enric University of Barcelona
Bota, Sebastian University of Barcelona
Samitier, Josep University of Barcelona
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 685, A Modular Framework for the Development of Self-reconfiguring Manufacturing Control Systems 
Authors:  
Carpanzano, Emanuele Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation
Dallefrate, Dario Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation, National Research Council,
Jatta, Francesco Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation, National Research Council,
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 698, Actuator Selection for Desired Dynamic Performance 
Authors:  
Bowling, Alan University of Notre Dame
Khatib, Oussama Stanford University (USA)
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Actuators 2  
Chair:Christian OTT
Room:7
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 158, Control Analysis of Ultrasonic Motor 
Authors:  
Kyodo, Yasumasa University of Tsukuba
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 501, Basic Characteristics of the Small Spherical Stepping Motor 
Authors:  
Yano, Tomoaki Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Suzuki, Takeo Yasukawa Electric Corporation
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 537, Preisach Model of SMA Actuators Using Proportional Relationship of Major Loop of Hysteresis 
Authors:  
Choi, Byung-Jun Kyungpook National University
Lee, Yun-Jung Kyungpook National University
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 600, Adaptive Simultaneous Position and Stiffness Control for a Soft Robot Arm 
Authors:  
Tonietti, Giovanni University of Pisa, Centro
Bicchi, Antonio University of Pisa, Centro "E. Piaggio"
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 998, Fuzzy Position/Vibration Control of a 3-DOF Rigid Robot with a Flexible Tool 
Authors:  
Alasty, Aria Sharif University of Technology
Sepehri, Ali Sharif University of Technology
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Actuators 3  
Chair:Masakatsu FUJIE
Room:7
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 144, Smart Motion Control by Phase-coupled Shape Memory Composites 
Authors:  
Winzek, Bernhard center of advanced european studies and research (caesar), Bonn
Sterzl, Tobias center of advanced european studies and research (caesar), Bonn
Rumpf, Holger center of advanced european studies and research (caesar), Bonn
Quandt, Eckhard center of advanced european studies and research (caesar), Bonn
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 361, A Dynamic Model of ICPF Actuator Considering Ion-Induced Lateral Strain for Molluskan Robotics 
Authors:  
Tadokoro, Satoshi Kobe University
Fukuhara, Masahiko Kobe University
Maeba, Yosuke Kobe University
Konyo, Masashi Kobe University
Takamori, Toshi Kobe University
Oguro, Keisuke National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 572, Comparison of Adaptive and Nonadaptive Tracking Control Laws for a Flexible Joint Manipulator 
Authors:  
Ott, Christian DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Albu-Schaeffer, Alin DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Hirzinger, Gerd German Aerospace Center - DLR
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 948, Metamorphic robot made of low melting point alloy 
Authors:  
Nakai, Hiroyuki University of Tokyo
Kuniyoshi, Yasuo University of Tokyo
Inaba, Masayuki University of Tokyo
Inoue, Hirochika University of Tokyo
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Actuators 4  
Chair:Hyungsuck CHO
Room:7
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 100, Pneumatic Direct-drive Stepping Motor for Robots 
Authors:  
Suzumori, Koichi Okayama University
Hashimoto, Tatsuya Okayama University
Uzuka, Kazuo TOK Bearings Co. LTD.
Enomoto, Isao TOK Bearing Co.LTD.
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 191, Biologically inspired control laws for trajectory formation and generating motor command in multi-joint manipulator movement 
Authors:  
Toda, Hideki Tsukuba University, Ibaraki, Japan
Sankai, Yoshiyuki University of Tsukuba
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 601, Balance Control of a Single Wheel Robot 
Authors:  
Ou, Yongsheng Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xu, Yangsheng The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 633, A Study of the Control of an Underactuated Underwater Robotic Vehicle 
Authors:  
Koh, Teck Hong Nanyang Technological University
Lau, Michael Nanyang Technological University
Low, Eicher Nanyang Technological University
Seet, Gerald Nanyang Technological University
Swei, Sean Nanyang Technological University
Cheng, Ping L. Nanyang Technological University
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:8
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Kinematics  
Chair:Krzysztof KOZLOWSKI
Room:8
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 63, Kinematic Control Algorithms for On-Line Obstacle Avoidance for Redundant Manipulators 
Authors:  
Zlajpah, Leon Institute Jozef Stefan
Nemec, Bojan Institute Jozef Stefan
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 1054, Kinematic Inversion 
Authors:  
Amar, Ramdane-Cherif Laboratory PRISM, University of Versailles
Darchi, B Laboratory LRV, University of Versailles
Benallegue, Abdelaziz Laboratoire de Robotique de Versailles, France
Levy, N Laboratory PRISM, University of Versailles
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 387, Detection of Transition to Chaos During Stability Roughness Smoothing of a Robot Arm 
Authors:  
Kaygisiz, H. Burak The Scientific and Technical Resezrch Council of Turkey
Erkmen, M. Aydan Middle East Technical University
Erkmen, Ismet Middle East Technical University
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Dynamics  
Chair:Bruno SICILIANO
Room:8
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 250, On the Identification of Robot Parameters by the Classic Calibration Algorithms and Error Absorbing Trees 
Authors:  
Otsuki, Takeshi Osaka Electro-Communication University
Iguchi, Toshiko Osaka Electro-Communication University
Oda, Seiji Osaka Electro-Communication University
Noborio, Hiroshi Osaka Electro-Communication University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 289, Some properties of dynamic equations of motion in terms of the eigenfactor quasi-coordinate velocity vector 
Authors:  
Herman, Przemyslaw Poznañ University of Technology
Kozlowski, Krzysztof Poznañ University of Technology
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 580, Geometric Formulation Approach for Determining the Actual Solution of the Forward Kinematics of 6-dof Parallel Manipulators 
Authors:  
Song, Se-Kyong Mechatronics Center, Samsung Electronics Co.
Kwon, Dong-Soo Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 606, A Novel Theory for Sample Data System Passivity 
Authors:  
Stramigioli, Stefano University of Twente
Secchi, Cristian Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
van de Schaft, Arjan J. University of Twente
Fantuzzi, Cesare Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 1030, Dynamic task priority approach to avoid kinematic singularity for autonomous manipulatoin 
Authors:  
Kim, Jinhyun Pohang University of Science and Technology
Marani, Giacomo University of Hawaii
Chung, Wan Kyun Pohang University of Science and Technology
Yuh, Junku University of Hawaii
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Humanoid Robots 1  
Chair:Masayuki INABA
Room:8
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 342, Design of Prototype Humanoid Robotics Platform for HRP 
Authors:  
Kaneko, Kenji AIST
kanehiro, Fumio AIST
Kajita, Shuuji AIST
Yokoyama, Kazuhiko Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Akachi, Kazuhiko Kawada Industries,Inc.
Kawasaki, Toshikazu Kawada Industries,Inc.
Ohta, Shigehiko Kawada Industries,Inc.
Isozumi, Takakatsu Kawada Industries,Inc.
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 359, Balance Control Analysis of Humanoid Robot based on ZMP Feedback Control 
Authors:  
Nazir, Napoleon Tokyo Institute of Technology
Nakaura, Shigeki Tokyo Institute of Technology
Sampei, Mitsuji Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 375, Development of a New Human-like Head Robot WE-4 
Authors:  
Miwa, Hiroyasu Waseda University
Okuchi, Tetsuya Waseda University
Takanobu, Hideaki Kogakuin Univ.
Takanishi, Atsuo Waseda University
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 479, Humanoid robot learning and game playing using PC-based vision 
Authors:  
Bentivegna, Darrin ATR Human Information Science Laboratories
Ude, Ales ATR Human Information Science Laboratories
Atkeson, Christopher G. Carnegie Mellon University
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Humanoid Robots 2  
Chair:Atsuo TAKANISHI
Room:8
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 441, Design and Experiments of Advanced Leg Module(HRP-2L) for Humanoid Robot(HRP-2) Development 
Authors:  
Kanehira, Noriyuki Kawada Industries,Inc.
Ohta, Shigehiko Kawada Industries,Inc.
Kawasaki, Toshikazu Kawada Industries,Inc.
Isozumi, Takakatsu Kawada Industries,Inc.
Kawada, Tadahiro Kawada Industries,Inc.
kanehiro, Fumio AIST
Kajita, Shuuji AIST
Kaneko, Kenji AIST
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 541, Active/Passive Hybrid Walking by The Biped Robot TOKAI ROBO-HABILIS 1 
Authors:  
Koganezawa, Koichi Tokai University
Osamu, Matsumoto Tokai University
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 561, Stability and controllability in a rising motion: a global dynamics approach 
Authors:  
Yamamoto, Tomoyuki Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kuniyoshi, Yasuo University of Tokyo
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 964, An Energy Consumption Based Control for Humanoid Walking 
Authors:  
Yamasaki, Fuminori Osaka University
Hosoda, Koh Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 1081, The intelligent ASIMO: System overview and integration 
Authors:  
Sakagami, Yoshiaki Honda R&D Co. Ltd.
Watanabe, Ryujin Honda R&D Co. Ltd.
Aoyama, Chiaki Honda R&D Co. Ltd.
Matsunaga, Shinichi Honda R&D Co. Ltd.
Higaki, Nobuo Honda R&D Co. Ltd.
Fujimura, Kikuo Honda R&D America Inc.
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:8
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Humanoid Robots 3  
Chair:Rüdiger DILLMANN
Room:8
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 274, Experiments in Vision-Guided Biped Walking 
Authors:  
Lorch, Oliver Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
Albert, Amos Institute of Automatic Control, Universitaet Hannover
Denk, Joachim Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
Gerecke, Marc Institute of Automatic Control, Universitaet Hannover
Cupec, Robert Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
F. Seara, Javier Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität
Gerth, Wilfried Institute of Automatic Control, Universitaet Hannover
Schmidt, Guenther Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 1073, Actuator Selection and Hardware Realization of a Small and Fast-Moving, Autonomous Humanoid Robot 
Authors:  
Hardt, Michael Technische Universitaet Darmstadt, Simulation and Systems Optimization Group
Wollherr, Dirk Technical University Berlin, Control Systems Group
Buss, Martin Technical University Berlin
von Stryk, Oscar Technische Universitaet Darmstadt
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 1078, Study on Brachiation Controller -Adjustment Method of Strength and Timing Parameters- 
Authors:  
Kajima, Hideki Nagoya University
Hasegawa, Yasuhisa Nagoya University
Fukuda, Toshio Nagoya University
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1074, Human Lift-up Motion Generation based on Identification of Time-variant Performance Index 
Authors:  
MIYATA, Natsuki National Institute of Advance Industrial Science and Technology
OGURI, Kenichiro University of Tokyo
Ota, Jun University of Tokyo
ARAI, Tamio The University of Tokyo
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Humanoid Robots 4  
Chair:Tetsunari INAMURA
Room:8
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 303, Path-Planning and Tracking in a 3D Complex Environment for an Anthropomorphic Biped Robot 
Authors:  
Bourgeot, Jean-Matthieu INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Cislo, Nathalie Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble
Espiau, Bernard INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 945, Rapid Development System for Humanoid Vision-based Behaviors with Real-Virtual Common Interface 
Authors:  
Okada, Kei University of Tokyo
Kino, Yasuo University of Tokyo
kanehiro, Fumio AIST
Kuniyoshi, Yasuo University of Tokyo
Inaba, Masayuki University of Tokyo
Inoue, Hirochika University of Tokyo
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 958, UKEMI: Falling Motion Control to Minimize Damage to Biped Humanoid Robot 
Authors:  
FUJIWARA, Kiyoshi AIST
kanehiro, Fumio AIST
Kajita, Shuuji AIST
Kaneko, Kenji AIST
YOKOI, Kazuhito AIST
HIRUKAWA, Hirohisa AIST
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 993, The Design and Control of the Flexible Spine of a Fully Tendon-Driven Humanoid "Kenta" 
Authors:  
Mizuuchi, Ikuo University of Tokyo
Tajima, Ryosuke University of Tokyo
Yoshikai, Tomoaki University of Tokyo
Sato, Daisuke University of Tokyo
Nagashima, Koichi University of Tokyo
Inaba, Masayuki University of Tokyo
Kuniyoshi, Yasuo University of Tokyo
Inoue, Hirochika University of Tokyo
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 226, Intelligent Soft-Computing Paradigms for Humanoid Robots 
Authors:  
Katic, Dusko M. Robotics Laboratory, Mihailo Pupin Institute
Vukobratovic, Miomir Robotics Laboratory, Mihailo Pupin Institute
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Humanoid Robots 5  
Chair:Kenji KANEKO
Room:8
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 347, Imitating Human Dance Motion through Motion Structure Analysis 
Authors:  
Nakazawa, Atsushi Japan Science and Technology Corporation
Nakaoka, Shinichiro University of Tokyo
Kudoh, Shunsuke University of Tokyo
Harada, Takaaki Keio University
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 867, An Anthropomorphic Robotic Platform for Experimental Validation of Biologically-inspired Sensory-motor Co-ordination in Grasping 
Authors:  
Laschi, Cecilia Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
GORCE, Philippe Universite Paris-Sud
Coronado, Juan-Lopez Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
Leoni, Fabio Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Teti, Giancarlo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
rezzoug, nasser Universite Paris-Sud
Guerrero-González, Antonio Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
Pedreño Molina, Juan Luis Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
Zollo, Loredana Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Guglielmelli, Eugenio Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Dario, Paolo Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Burnod, Yves Université paris VI
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 910, Deriving Action and Behavior Primitives from Human Motion Capture Data 
Authors:  
Jenkins, Odest University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 916, Online 3D Vision, Motion Planning and Bipedal Locomotion Control Coupling System of Humanoid Robot : H7 
Authors:  
Kagami, Satoshi National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Nishiwaki, Koichi University of Tokyo
Kuffner, James National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Kuniyoshi, Yasuo University of Tokyo
Inaba, Masayuki University of Tokyo
Inoue, Hirochika University of Tokyo
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Humanoid Robots 6  
Chair:Kazuhito YOKOI
Room:8
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 443, The Dynamic Postural Adjustment with the Quadratic Programming Method 
Authors:  
Kudoh, Shunsuke University of Tokyo
Komura, Taku RIKEN
Ikeuchi, Katsushi University of Tokyo
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 980, Whole Body Teleoperation of a Humanoid Robot -Development of a Simple Master Device using Joysticks- 
Authors:  
Neo, Ee Sian University of Tsukuba
YOKOI, Kazuhito AIST
Kajita, Shuuji AIST
kanehiro, Fumio AIST
Tanie, Kazuo Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 1062, Whole-body Cooperative Balancing of Humanoid Robot using COG Jacobian 
Authors:  
Sugihara, Tomomichi University of Tokyo
Nakamura, Yoshihiko University of Tokyo
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:8
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Locomotion with Legs 1  
Chair:Hirochika INOUE
Room:8
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 14, Increasing Evolvability of a Locomotion Controller Using a Passive-Dynamic-Walking Embodiment 
Authors:  
Ishiguro, Akio Nagoya University
Fujii, Akinobu Nagoya University
Kawasumi, Kenta Nagoya University
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 33, Dynamic control of bipeds using ankle and hip strategies 
Authors:  
GORCE, Philippe Universite Paris-Sud
GUIHARD, Marina Université Paris XII, Val de Marne
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 625, The Efficacy of the Neck and Tail of Miniature Dinosaur-like Robot TITRUS-III 
Authors:  
TAKITA, Kensuke Tokyo Institute of Technology
KATAYAMA, Toshio Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 880, Flexible Locomotion Control of a Self-contained Biped Leg-wheeled System 
Authors:  
Matsumoto, Osamu National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Kajita, Shuuji AIST
Komoriya, Kiyoshi National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Locomotion with Legs 2  
Chair:Philippe GORCE
Room:8
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 84, Omni-directional Walking of a Quadruped Robot 
Authors:  
Ma, Shugen Ibaraki University
Tomiyama, Takashi Ibaraki University
Wada, Hideyuki Ibaraki University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 109, Torque Distribution for Achieving a Hugging Walk 
Authors:  
Kaneko, Makoto Hiroshima University
Mizuno, Akihiko Hiroshima University
Harada, Kensuke Hiroshima University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 133, Generation of an Adaptive Controller CPG for a Quadruped Robot with Neuromodulation Mechanism 
Authors:  
Fujii, Akinobu Nagoya University
Saito, Nobuhiro Nagoya University
Nakahira, Kota Nagoya University
Ishiguro, Akio Nagoya University
Eggenberger, Peter University of Zurich
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 155, Quasi-Periodic Gaits of Passive One-Legged Hopper 
Authors:  
Hyon, Sang-Ho Tohoku University
Emura, Takashi Tohoku University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 594, New Mechansim of Attitude Control for Hopping Robot 
Authors:  
Shimoda, Shingo University of Tokyo
Kubota, Takashi The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Nakatani, Ichiro The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Locomotion with Legs 3  
Chair:Takashi MAENO
Room:8
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 198, A Novel Gait Generation for Biped Walking Robots Based on Mechanical Energy Constraint 
Authors:  
Asano, Fumihiko RIKEN Bio-Mimetic Control Research Center
Yamakita, Masaki THOMSON-CSF Communications
Kamamichi, Norihiro Tokyo Institute of Technology
Luo, Zhi-Wei RIKEN Bio-Mimetic Control Research Center
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 1033, A Walking and Wheeled Hybrid Locomotion with Twin-Frame Structure Robot 
Authors:  
OTA, Yusuke Tokyo Institute of Technology
YONEDA, Kan Tokyo Institute of Technology
TAMAKI, Tatsuya Tokyo Institute of Technology
HIROSE, Shigeo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 1036, Improved mobility through abstracted biological principles 
Authors:  
Quinn, Roger Case Western Reserve University
Offi, John Case Western Reserve University
Kingsley, Daniel Case Western Reserve University
Ritzmann, Roy Case Western Reserve University
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1058, Design of a Battery-powered Multi-purpose Bipedal Locomotor with Parallel Mechanism 
Authors:  
Sugahara, Yusuke Waseda University
Endo, Tatsuro Waseda University
Lim, Hun-ok Kanagawa Institute of Technology
Takanishi, Atsuo Waseda University
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Locomotion with Legs 4  
Chair:Yusuke OTA
Room:8
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 256, Hopping Height Control of An Active Suspension Type Leg Module Based on Reinforcement Learning and A Neural Network 
Authors:  
KUSANO, Yoshinori Ryukoku University
TSUTSUMI, Kazuyoshi Ryukoku University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 487, Co-evolution of Morphology and Walking Pattern of Biped Humanoid Robot using Evolutionary Computation -Consideration of characteristic of the servomotors- 
Authors:  
Endo, Ken Kitano Symbiotic Systems Project, ERATO, JST
Maeno, Takashi Keio University, Yokohama
Kitano, Hiroaki Kitano Symbiotic Systems Project, ERATO, JST
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 615, Online Generation of Humanoid Walking Motion based on a Fast Generation Method of Motion Pattern that Follows Desired ZMP 
Authors:  
Nishiwaki, Koichi University of Tokyo
Kagami, Satoshi National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Kuniyoshi, Yasuo University of Tokyo
Inaba, Masayuki University of Tokyo
Inoue, Hirochika University of Tokyo
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 244, Punctuated Anytime Learning for Hexapod Gait Generation 
Authors:  
Parker, Gary Connecticut College
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:9
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Cooperating Robots 1  
Chair:Salah SUKKARIEH
Room:9
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 877, Multi-Robot Cooperative Localization: A Study of Trade-offs Between Efficiency and Accuracy 
Authors:  
Rekleitis, Ioannis McGill University
Dudek, Gregory McGill University
Milios, Evangelos Dalhousie University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 360, Collective Construction with Multiple Robots 
Authors:  
Wawerla, Jens University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 915, Swarming Robots - Foraging Behavior of Simple Multi-robot System 
Authors:  
Sugawara, Ken University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Watanabe, Toshinori University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Cooperating Robots 2  
Chair:Zhi-Dong WANG
Room:9
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 170, Cooperative Control of a Two-Arm Flexible Manipulator with Redundancy 
Authors:  
Miyabe, Tomohiro Tohoku University
Konno, Atsushi Tohoku University, Japan
Uchiyama, Masaru Tohoku University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 914, Opportunistic Optimization for Market-Based Multirobot Control 
Authors:  
Dias, M. Bernardine Carnegie Mellon University
Stentz, Anthony Carnegie Mellon University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 377, A Cooperative Fault Tolerance Strategy for Distributed Object Lifting Robots 
Authors:  
Gaderi, Foad University of Tehran
Nili Ahmadabadi, Majid University of Tehran
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 960, Cooperative behavior acquistion by asynchronous policy renewal that enables simultaneous learning in multiagent envionment 
Authors:  
Ikenoue, Shoichi Osaka University
Asada, Minoru Osaka University
Hosoda, Koh Osaka University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 1023, Development of an Immunology-BasedMulti-Robot Coordination Algorithm for Exploration and Mapping Domains 
Authors:  
Singh, Surya Stanford University
Thayer, Scott Carnegie Mellon University
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Cooperating Robots 3  
Chair:Ning XI
Room:9
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 798, Dynamic robot formations using directional visual perception 
Authors:  
Michaud, Francois Universite de Sherbrooke
Letourneau, Dominic Universite de Sherbrooke
Guilbert, Matthieu Universite de Sherbrooke
Valin, Jean-Marc Universite de Sherbrooke
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 847, Sharing charging stations for long-term activity of autonomous robots 
Authors:  
Michaud, Francois Universite de Sherbrooke
Robichaud, Etienne Universite de Sherbrooke
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 1004, Task-Directed Configuration of Networked Robotic Agents 
Authors:  
McKee, Gerard The University of Reading, UK
Baker, Duncan The University of Reading, UK
Schenker, Paul Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1053, Decentralized Control of Multiple Mobile Manipulators Handling a Single Object in Coordination 
Authors:  
Kume, Youhei Tohoku University
Hirata, Yasuhisa Tohoku University
WANG, Zhi-Dong Tohoku University
Kosuge, Kazuhiro Tohoku University
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Motion Planning 1  
Chair:Howie CHOSET
Room:9
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 689, Non-holonomic path planning using a quasi-random PRM approach 
Authors:  
Sanchez L., Abraham University of Montpellier II
Arenas B., J. Abraham University of Puebla
Zapata, René University of Montpellier II
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 873, Playing with Several Roadmaps to Solve Manipulation Problems 
Authors:  
Gravot, Fabien LAAS-CNRS
Alami, Rachid LAAS-CNRS
Thierry, Simeon LAAS-CNRS
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 164, Capture of Homotopy Classes with Probabilistic Road map 
Authors:  
Schmitzberger, Erwin Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine CRAN
Bouchet, Jean-Louis Electricite De France - EDF R&D
Dufaut, Michel Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine CRAN
Wolf, Didier Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine CRAN
Husson, Rene Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine CRAN
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 596, Constructing Probabilistic Roadmaps with Powerful Local Planning and Path Optimization 
Authors:  
Isto, Pekka Helsinki University of Technology
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 974, An experimental evaluation of collision detection packages for robot motion planning 
Authors:  
Reggiani, Monica University of Parma
Mazzoli, Mirko University of Parma
Caselli, Stefano University of Parma
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:9
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Motion Planning 2  
Chair:Sepanta SEKHAVAT
Room:9
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 86, A Hierarchical and Dynamic Method to Compute Harmonic Functions for Constrained Motion Planning 
Authors:  
Rosell, Jan Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Iñiguez, Pedro Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 137, Nonholonomic stratified motion planning along decomposed reference trajectories 
Authors:  
Harmati, Istvan Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Lantos, Bela Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Payandeh, Shahram Simon Fraser University
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 759, Motion Planning Using Maxwell's Equations 
Authors:  
Hussein, Abdullah University of Sharjah
Elnagar, Ashraf University of Sharjah
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 783, Oriented exploration in non-oriented sparse environments 
Authors:  
Prestes, Edson UFRGS - Brazil
Idiart, Marco UFRGS - Brazil
Engel, Paulo UFRGS - Brazil
Trevisan, Marcelo UFRGS - Brazil
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Motion Planning 3  
Chair:Kamal GUPTA
Room:9
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 216, Environmental Support Method for Intelligent Robots. -Movement Decision Method of Robots Based on Reliability and Trial Time- 
Authors:  
Mizuta, Takahisa University of Tokyo
Ota, Jun University of Tokyo
Katsuki, Rie University of Tokyo
ARAI, Tamio The University of Tokyo
Ueyama, Tsuyoshi DENSO WAVE Inc.
Nishiyama, Tsuyoshi DENSO WAVE Inc.
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 437, Dealing with Multiple Objectives via Active Motion Planning 
Authors:  
Bu, Yonghong Oxford University
Cameron, Stephen Oxford University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 515, Safe Path Planning & Control Constraints for Autonomous Goal Seeking 
Authors:  
Adams, Martin Nanyang Technological University
Ibanez Guzman, Javier SIMTech
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 853, Real-Time Randomized Path Planning for Robot Navigation 
Authors:  
Bruce, James Carnegie Mellon University
Veloso, Maneula Carnegie Mellon University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 178, Real-time area-covering operations with obstacle avoidance for cleaning robots 
Authors:  
Luo, Chaomin University of Guelph
Yang, Simon X. University of Guelph
Yuan, Xiaobu University of Windsor
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Motion Planning 4  
Chair:Keiji NAGATANI
Room:9
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 413, Computing C-space Entropy for View Planning Based on Beam Sensor Model 
Authors:  
Wang, Pengpeng Simon Fraser University
Gupta, Kamal Simon Fraser University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 652, On the influence of sensor capacities and environment dynamics onto collision-free motion paths 
Authors:  
Alami, Rachid LAAS-CNRS
Thierry, Simeon LAAS-CNRS
Krishna, K. Madhava LAAS-CNRS
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 1022, Sensor Management for Local Obstacle Detection in Mobile Robots 
Authors:  
Álvarez Álvarez, Juan Carlos Universidad de Oviedo
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 1061, Motion Planning of a Bipedal Miniature Crawling Robot in Hybrid Configuration Space 
Authors:  
Xiao, Jizhong Michigan State University
Dulimarta, Hans Michigan State University
Xi, Ning Michigan State University
Tummala, R. Lal Michigan State University
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Motion Planning 5  
Chair:Rachid ALAMI
Room:9
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 225, Visibility Analysis and Genetic Algorithms for Fast Robot Motion Planning 
Authors:  
Hernando, Miguel Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Gambao, Ernesto Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 810, Motion Planning through Policy Search 
Authors:  
Roy, Nicholas Carnegie Mellon University
Thrun, Sebastian Carnegie Mellon University
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 874, Obstacle Avoidance with Perturbation/Correlation Method 
Authors:  
Lee, Sooyong Texas A&M University
Chung, Byunghoon Texas A&M University
Knuepfer, Peter Texas A&M University
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:9
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Multiple Robot Systems 1  
Chair:Alessandro SAFFIOTTI
Room:9
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 320, A Region-based Approach for Cooperative Multi-Target Tracking in a Structured Environment 
Authors:  
Jung, Boyoon University of Southern California
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 825, General Spatial Features for Analysis of Multi-robot and Human Activities from Raw Position Data 
Authors:  
Yan, Helen University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 852, Simulating Self-Organization for Multi-Robot Systems 
Authors:  
Shen, Wei-Min University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Chuong, Cheng-Ming University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Will, Peter University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1055, Multi-Agent Control Algorithms for Chemical Cloud Detection and Mapping Using Unmanned Air Vehicles 
Authors:  
Kovacina, Michael Orbital Research Inc.
Palmer, Daniel John Carroll University
Vaidyanathan, Ravi Case Western Reserve University
Yang, Guang Polytechnic University
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Multiple Robot Systems 2  
Chair:Andrew HOWARD
Room:9
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 397, Effects of Population Density on the Emergence of Circle Formation in Multiple Robots System with a Local Vision 
Authors:  
Miyamae, Takehiro Science University of Tokyo
Ichikawa, Sumiaki Science University of Tokyo
Hara, Fumio Science University of Tokyo
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 586, Efficiency and Optimization of Explicit Communication Schemes in Collaborative Robotics Experiments 
Authors:  
Easton, Kjerstin California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
Martinoli, Alcherio California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 822, Influences of Robot Maintenance and Failures in the Performance of a Multirobot System 
Authors:  
González, José-Luis University of Valladolid (Spain)
Mediavilla, Margarita University of Valladolid (Spain)
Fraile, Juan University of Valladolid (Spain)
Gayubo, Fernando University of Valladolid (Spain)
Turiel, Javier University of Valladolid (Spain)
García, Francisco University of Valladolid (Spain)
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 838, A Hybrid Cognitive-Reactive Multi-Agent Controller 
Authors:  
Bugajska, Magdalena Naval Research Laboratory
Schultz, Alan Naval Research Laboratory
Trafton, Greg Naval Research Laboratory
Taylor, Matthew Naval Research Laboratory
Mintz, Farilee ITT Industries, AES Division
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 848, Experiments in Distributed Locomotion with a Unit-Compressible Robot 
Authors:  
Butler, Zack Dartmouth College
Fitch, Robert Dartmouth College
Rus, Daniela Dartmouth College
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Multiple Robot Systems 3  
Chair:Tamio ARAI
Room:9
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 241, Kinematic Path-planning for Formations of Mobile Robots with a Nonholonomic Constraint 
Authors:  
Barfoot, Timothy University of Toronto
Clark, Christopher Stanford University
Rock, Stephen Stanford University
D'Eleuterio, Gabriele University of Toronto
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 510, Sweeping the Floor: Moving Multiple Objects with Multiple Disc-Shaped Robots 
Authors:  
Sudsang, Attawith Chulalongkorn University
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 1056, Performance of Decision-making: Individuals and an Environment 
Authors:  
Kurabayashi, Daisuke Tokyo Institute of Technology
Kushima, Taira Tokyo Institute of Technology
Asama, Hajime RIKEN
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 93, Control of cooperative robots without velocity measurements 
Authors:  
Arteaga, Marco Antonio Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Munoz, Luis Alberto Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Multiple Robot Systems 4  
Chair:Daisuke KURABAYASHI
Room:9
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 708, Closed Loop Navigation for Multiple Holonomic Vehicles 
Authors:  
Loizou, Savvas National Technical University of Athens
Kyriakopoulos, Konstantinos National Technical University of Athens
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 94, Fast Positioning of Limited-Visibility Guards for the Inspection of 2D Workspaces 
Authors:  
Kazazakis, Giorgos Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Argyros, Antonis Institute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 328, An Incremental Deployment Algorithm for Mobile Robot Teams 
Authors:  
Howard, Andrew University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Mataric, Maja J. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 477, Study on Cooperative Multiple Manipulators with Passive Joints 
Authors:  
Hirano, Go Kyushu University
Yamamoto, Motoji KKyushu University
Mohri, Akira Kyushu University
Wed Oct 02 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:10
Wed Oct 02 09:40-10:40
Session: Micro Robot Systems 1  
Chair:Jean-Marc BREGUET
Room:10
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 329, Micro Robot Actuated by Soft Actuators Based on Dielectric Elastomer 
Authors:  
Choi, Hyoukryeol Sungkyunkwan University
Ryew, Sungmoo Sungkyunkwan University
Jung, Kwangmok Sungkyunkwan University
Kim, Hunmo Sungkyunkwan University
Jeon, Jaewook Sungkyunkwan University
Nam, Jaedo Sungkyunkwan University
Maeda, Ryutaro Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Tanie, Kazuo Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 336, GA-Based Control of a Binary-Continuous Joints of a Multi-Link Micromanipulator Using SMA Actuators 
Authors:  
Forêt, Jérôme Laboratoire de Vision et Robotique - ENSIB
Ferreira, Antoine Laboratoire de Vision et Robotique
Fontaine, Jean-Guy Laboratoire de Vision et Robotique - ENSIB
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 1068, Calibration of a Micromanipulation System 
Authors:  
Li, Guang Yong Michigan State University
Xi, Ning Michigan State University
Wed Oct 02 11:00-12:40
Session: Micro Robot Systems 2  
Chair:Hidenori ISHIHARA
Room:10
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 306, Control of a particular coarse-fine micro-positioning system based on a magnetic actuation 
Authors:  
Gauthier, Michael Laboratoire d'Automatique de Besançon - UMR CNRS 6596
Piat, Emmanuel Laboratoire d'Automatique de Besançon - UMR CNRS 6596
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 309, Microfabrication and scale effect studies for a magnetic micromanipulation system 
Authors:  
Gauthier, Michael Laboratoire d'Automatique de Besançon - UMR CNRS 6596
Piat, Emmanuel Laboratoire d'Automatique de Besançon - UMR CNRS 6596
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 777, Environmental Influences on Microassembly 
Authors:  
Zhou, Quan Tampere University of Technology
Corral, Carlos Tampere University of Technology
Esteban, Pedro Tampere University of Technology
Koivo, Heikki Helsinki University of Technology
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 829, Visual servoed micropositioning for protein manipulation tasks 
Authors:  
Youcef, Mezouar Columbia University
Allen, Peter Columbia University, New York
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 538, AFM-based Micro Force Sensor and Haptic Interface for a Nanohandling Robot 
Authors:  
Fahlbusch, Stephan University of Oldenburg, Division Microrobotics and Control Engineering
Shirinov, Aleksandr University of Oldenburg, Division Microrobotics and Control Engineering
Fatikow, Sergej University of Oldenburg, Division Microrobotics and Control Engineering
Wed Oct 02 14:00-15:20
Session: Micro Manipulation  
Chair:Brad NELSON
Room:10
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 416, Design of 3DOF Parallel Mechanism with Thin Plate for Micro Finger Module in Micro Manipulation 
Authors:  
TANIKAWA, Tamio Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
UKIANA, Motohide Hitachi Science Systems, Ltd.
MORITA, Kazuhiro Hitachi Science Systems, Ltd.
KOSEKI, Yoshihiko National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
OHBA, Kohtaro National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
FUJII, Kazuhiro Hitachi Science Systems, Ltd.
ARAI, Tatsuo Osaka University
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 507, Sensorless Sorting of Two Parts in the Plane Using Programmable Force Fields 
Authors:  
Sudsang, Attawith Chulalongkorn University
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 627, Electrostatic Detachment of a Micro-object from a Probe by Applied Voltage 
Authors:  
Saito, Shigeki Tokyo Institute of Technology
Himeno, Hideo Tokyo Institute of Technology
Takahashi, Kunio Tokyo Institute of Technology
Onzawa, Tadao Tokyo Institute of Technology
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 841, A Novel Dual-Axis Electrostatic Microactuation System for Micromanipulation 
Authors:  
Sun, Yu University of Minnesota
Piyabongkarn, D. University of Minnesota
Sezen, A. Serdar University of Minnesota
Nelson, Brad University of Minnesota
Rajamani, Rajesh University of Minnesota
Schoch, Reto Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Potasek, David University of Minnesota
Wed Oct 02 15:40-17:20
Session: Haptics & Tactile sensing 1  
Chair:Makoto KANEKO
Room:10
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 78, Haptic Control of a Mobile Robot: A User Study 
Authors:  
Lee, Sangyoon Pohang University of Science and Technology
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Kim, Gerard Pohang University of Science and Technology
Park, Chan-Mo Pohang University of Science and Technology
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 83, A Method for Analyzing Parallel Mechanism Stiffness including Elastic Deformations in the Structure 
Authors:  
Yoon, Woo-Keun Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Suehiro, Takashi Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Tsumaki, Yuichi Hirosaki University
Uchiyama, Masaru Tohoku University
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 660, Stable haptic interaction in a dynamic virtual environment 
Authors:  
Davanne, Jerome LIFL (Computer Science Lab of Lille, France)
Meseure, Philippe LIFL (Computer Science Lab of Lille, France)
Chaillou, Christophe LIFL (Computer Science Lab of Lille, France)
Time:16:40 
Title:Paper # 733, Description of a Haptic System for Virtual Maintainability in Aeronautics 
Authors:  
Savall, Joan CEIT
Borro, Diego CEIT
Gil, Jorge Juan University of Navarra
Matey, Luis CEIT
Time:17:00 
Title:Paper # 1045, Friction Compensation for 6DOF Cartesian Coordinate Haptic Interface 
Authors:  
Ando, Noriaki University of Tokyo
Szemes, Peter University of Tokyo
Korondi, Peter Technical University of Budapest
Hashimoto, Hideki University of Tokyo
Thu Oct 03 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:10
Thu Oct 03 09:20-10:40
Session: Haptics & Tactile sensing 2  
Chair:Yasuharu KUNII
Room:10
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 366, A bilateral force reflecting teleoperation system for wiping operation 
Authors:  
Kim, Kiho Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Jun, Jimyung Chonbuk National University
Kwon, Hyokjo Chonbuk National University
Oh, Chaeyoun Chonbuk National University
Park, Jangjin Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 417, Multi-Fingered Exoskeleton Haptic Device using Passive Force Feedback for Dexterous Teleoperation 
Authors:  
Koyama, Tatsuya Keio University, Yokohama
Yamano, Ikuo Keio University, Yokohama
Takemura, Kenjiro Keio University, Yokohama
Maeno, Takashi Keio University, Yokohama
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 425, Haptic Feedback Augmentation through Position Based Adaptive Force Scaling: Theory and Experiment 
Authors:  
Roy, Jaydeep Johns Hopkins University
Rothbaum, Daniel Johns Hopkins University
Whitcomb, Louis Johns Hopkins University
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 556, A New Kind of Force-reflecting Device and Its Control 
Authors:  
Yuan, Kui Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing
Zhu, Haibing Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing
Thu Oct 03 11:00-12:40
Session: Haptics & Tactile sensing 3  
Chair:Rajiv DUBEY
Room:10
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 208, Haptic Modeling Based on Contact and Motion Types 
Authors:  
Xiao, Jing University of North Carolina - Charlotte
You, Song University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 545, An Artificial Whisker Sensor for Robotics 
Authors:  
Lungarella, Max Neuroscience Research Institute (AIST)
Hafner, Verena Vanessa University of Zurich
Pfeifer, Rolf University of Zurich
Yokoi, Hiroshi Hokkaido University
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 579, Application-Specific Evaluation of Tactile Array Displays for the Human Fingertip 
Authors:  
Kammermeier, Peter Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität
Schmidt, Guenther Institute of Automatic Control Engineering (LSR), Technische Universität München
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 911, An Implicit-Based Haptic Rendering Technique 
Authors:  
Kim, Laehyun University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Kyrikou, Anna University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Desbrun, Mathieu University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Sukhatme, Gaurav S. University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 640, Design, Control, and Evaluation of a New 6 DOF Haptic Device 
Authors:  
Ueberle, Marc Technical University Berlin
Buss, Martin Technical University Berlin
Thu Oct 03 14:00-15:20
Session: Mobile Robot Technology  
Chair:Thomas HENDERSON
Room:10
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 143, Self-controlled Sensor-/Platform-Adjustment for a Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Bitterling, Johannes University of Hamburg
Mertsching, Bärbel University of Hamburg
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 229, Evaluating the Odometry Error of a Mobile Robot 
Authors:  
Martinelli, Agostino Univeristà di Roma Tor Vergata
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 562, Calibrating a 4-wheel mobile robot 
Authors:  
McKerrow, Phillip University of Wollongong
Ratner, Danny University of Wollongong
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 832, Communication and Mobility Enhancements to the Scout Robot 
Authors:  
Yesin, Kemal University of Minnesota
Burt, Ian University of Minnesota
Drenner, Andrew University of Minnesota
Kratochvil, Brad University of Minnesota
Nelson, Brad University of Minnesota
Papanikolopoulos, Nikos University of Minnesota
Thu Oct 03 15:40-16:40
Session: Teleoperation and On-line Robotics 1  
Chair:Pedro J SANZ
Room:10
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 380, Modeling of PWS Mobile Manipulator Including Slipping of Carrying Objects 
Authors:  
Ikeda, Takeshi Fukui University
Minami, Mamoru Fukui University
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 617, KAIST Interactive Bicycle Racing Simulator: The 2nd Version with Advanced Features 
Authors:  
Kwon, Dong-Soo Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Yang, Gi-Hun Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Park, Youngjin Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kim, Sunmin Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lee, Chong-Won Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Shin, Jae-Cheol Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Han, Soonhung Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lee, Jonghwan Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Wohn, Kwangyun Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Kim, Se-hoon Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lee, Doo Yong Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lee, Kyungno Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Yang, Jae-Heon Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Choi, Yun-Mook Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 668, Model-Based Automation for Heavy Duty Mobile Excavator 
Authors:  
Zweiri, Yahya H. King's College London
Althoefer, Kaspar King's College London
Seneviratne, Lakmal Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, King's College London, UK
Fri Oct 04 08:30-08:50
Session:  
Chair:
Room:10
Fri Oct 04 09:20-10:40
Session: Virtual Reality & Simulation 1  
Chair:Darwin CALDWELL
Room:10
Time:09:20 
Title:Paper # 535, Interface Design and Implementation for Mono-functional Modular Robots 
Authors:  
Matsumoto, Kohsei University of Tokyo
Shimada, Kenichi University of Tokyo
Chen, Huiying University of Tokyo
Ota, Jun University of Tokyo
ARAI, Tamio The University of Tokyo
Time:09:40 
Title:Paper # 705, First Experiments Relating Behavior Selection Architectures to Environmental Complexity 
Authors:  
Canamero, Lola University of Hertfordshire, Department of Computer Science
Avila-GArcia, Orlando University of Hertfordshire, Department of Computer Science
Hafner, Elena Aachen University of Technology, IND
Time:10:00 
Title:Paper # 775, A new simulation framework for autonomy in robotic missions 
Authors:  
Flueckiger, Lorenzo QSS Group Inc., NASA Ames Research Center
Neukom, Christian QSS Group Inc., NASA Ames Research Center
Time:10:20 
Title:Paper # 793, Hierarchical Back-Face Culling for Collision Detection 
Authors:  
Redon, Stephane INRIA Rocquencourt
Kheddar, Abderrahmane Université d'Evry - CEMIF-SC
Coquillart, Sabine INRIA Rocquencourt
Fri Oct 04 11:00-12:40
Session: Virtual Reality & Simulation 2  
Chair:Yun-Hui LIU
Room:10
Time:11:00 
Title:Paper # 207, A Comparative Study of Many Randomized Algorithms to Calibrate Virtual Contact and Friction Force Models 
Authors:  
Enoki, Ryo Osaka Electro-Communication University
Noborio, Hiroshi Osaka Electro-Communication University
Time:11:20 
Title:Paper # 681, Planning human walk in virtual environments 
Authors:  
Pettre, Julien LAAS-CNRS
Thierry, Simeon LAAS-CNRS
Laumond, Jean-Paul LAAS-CNRS
Time:11:40 
Title:Paper # 693, Physically Realistic Simulation of Large Deformation using LEM for Interactive Applications 
Authors:  
Sundaraj, Kenneth INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Laugier, Christian INRIA Rhône-Alpes
Time:12:00 
Title:Paper # 700, Quantitative Evaluation of Artificial Tactile Feel Display Integrated with Visual Information 
Authors:  
Konyo, Masashi Kobe University
Tadokoro, Satoshi Kobe University
Hira, Makiko Kobe University
Takamori, Toshi Kobe University
Time:12:20 
Title:Paper # 255, Teaching by Demonstration of Assembly Motion in VR - Non-deterministic Search-type Motion in the Teaching Stage - 
Authors:  
Onda, Hiromu Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Suehiro, Takashi Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Kitagaki, Kosei Intelligent System Institute, AIST
Fri Oct 04 14:00-15:20
Session: Teleoperation and On-line Robotics 2  
Chair:Dong-Soo KWON
Room:10
Time:14:00 
Title:Paper # 174, Involving the Operator in a Singularity Avoidance Strategy for a Redundant Slave Manipulator in a Teleoperated Application 
Authors:  
Rubí, Jaime CEIT
Rubio, Ángel TECNUN
Avello, Alejo CEIT
Time:14:20 
Title:Paper # 401, Stable Adaptive Bilateral Control of Transparent Teleoperation through Time-Varying Delay 
Authors:  
Leeraphan, Singha King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Maneewarn, Thavida King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Laowattana, Djitt King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Time:14:40 
Title:Paper # 750, Design and Prototype of a Remote Arm-Wrestling System 
Authors:  
KANO, Kunihiko Ryukoku University
KITAYAMA, Shinya Ryukoku University
YAMAMOTO, Naoki Ryukoku University
TSUTSUMI, Kazuyoshi Ryukoku University
Time:15:00 
Title:Paper # 747, Causality Analysis Using Bond-graph and Its Significance in Bilateral Teleoperation 
Authors:  
Park, Hyung-Soon Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Chang, Pyung-Hun Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Fri Oct 04 15:40-17:00
Session: Teleoperation and On-line Robotics 3  
Chair:Jing XIAO
Room:10
Time:15:40 
Title:Paper # 35, Statistical Analysis and Prediction of Round Trip Delay for Internet-based Teleoperation 
Authors:  
Ye, Xiufen University of Alberta
Meng, Max Q-H Chinese University of Hong Kong
Liu, Peter Xiaoping University of Alberta
Time:16:00 
Title:Paper # 768, A Predictive Interface Based on Virtual and Augmented Reality for Task Specification in a Web Telerobotic System 
Authors:  
Marin, Raul Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Sanz, Pedro J Universitat Jaume I de Castello
del Pobil, Angel P. Universitat Jaume I de Castello
Time:16:20 
Title:Paper # 985, A Software Framework based on Real-Time CORBA for Telerobotic Systems 
Authors:  
Bottazzi, Stefano University of Parma
Caselli, Stefano University of Parma
Reggiani, Monica University of Parma
Amoretti, Michele University of Parma
EPFL, Lausanne      IEEE      INRIA Rhône-Alpes Grenoble      IEEE Robotics and Automation Society      Robotics Society of Japan      IEEE Industrial Electronics Society      Society of Instruments and Control Engineers
Site Contact: webmaster.iros@epfl.ch
This web site hosted at: The Autonomous Systems Laboratory of the Institute of Systems Ingineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Lausanne (E.P.F.L.)
Last modified: Thursday 01st 1970f January 1970 (01:00:00 CET)