ICINCO 2014 - 11th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO)

The purpose of the 11th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the application of informatics to Control, Automation and Robotics. Four simultaneous tracks will be held, covering Intelligent Control Systems, Optimization, Robotics, Automation, Signal Processing, Sensors, Systems Modelling and Control, and Industrial Engineering, Production and Management.
Informatics applications are pervasive in many areas of Control, Automation and Robotics; This conference intends to emphasize this connection, therefore, authors should highlight the benefits of Information Technology (IT) in these areas. Ideas on how to solve problems using IT, both in R&D and industrial applications, are welcome. Papers describing advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques and general survey papers indicating future directions are also encouraged. Papers describing original work are invited in any of the areas listed below. Accepted papers, presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the Proceedings of ICINCO, with an ISBN. Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. Both full research reports and work-in-progress reports are welcome. There will be both oral and poster sessions.
Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as tutorials dedicated to technical/scientific topics are also envisaged: companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in holding a tutorial, workshop or special session are invited to contact the conference secretariat or visit the conference website.
CONFERENCE AREAS
Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:
1. INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION
2. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
3. SIGNAL PROCESSING, SENSORS, SYSTEMS MODELLING AND CONTROL
4. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
AREA 1: INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION
Genetic Algorithms
Fuzzy Control
Decision Support Systems
Machine Learning in Control Applications
Knowledge-based Systems Applications
Hybrid Learning Systems
Distributed Control Systems
Evolutionary Computation and Control
Optimization Algorithms
Soft Computing
Software Agents for Intelligent Control Systems
Neural Networks based Control Systems
Planning and Scheduling
Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis
Engineering Applications
AREA 2: ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
Image Processing
Vision, Recognition and Reconstruction
Robot Design, Development and Control
Control and Supervision Systems
Telerobotics and Teleoperation
Vehicle Control Applications
Industrial Networks and Automation
Human-Robots Interfaces
Network Robotics
Autonomous Agents
Intelligent Transportation Technologies and Systems
Space and Underwater Robots
Modelling, Simulation and Architecture
Human-Machine Interfaces
Collective and Social Robots
Humanoid Robots
Cognitive Approach for Robotics
Mobile Robots and Intelligent Autonomous Systems
Mechatronics Systems
Virtual Environment, Virtual and Augmented Reality
Perception and Awareness
Surveillance, Fault detection and Diagnosis
Engineering Applications
AREA 3: SIGNAL PROCESSING, SENSORS, SYSTEMS MODELLING AND CONTROL
Adaptive Signal Processing and Control
Environmental Monitoring and Control
Optimization Problems in Signal Processing
Signal Reconstruction
Computer and Microprocessor-based Control
Real-Time Systems Control
Information-based Models for Control
Nonlinear Signals and Systems
System Identification
Instrumentation Networks and Software
Change Detection Problems
Time-frequency Analysis
Mechanical, Force and Tactile Sensors
Biological Inspired Sensors
Sensors Fusion
Intelligent Components for Control
System Modelling
Modelling, Analysis and Control of Discrete-event Systems
Modelling, Analysis and Control of Hybrid Dynamical Systems
Engineering Applications
AREA 4: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Lean Enterprise
Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering
Virtual Enterprises and Interoperability
Production Planning, Scheduling and Control
Computer-based Manufacturing Technologies
Facilities Planning and Management
Quality Control and Management
Energy Efficiency and Green Manufacturing
Precision Engineering
Industrial Automation and Robotics
Intelligent Design and Manufacturing
Resources and Knowledge Management in Industry
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Systems Modelling and Simulation
Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Human Factors & Human-System Interface
Cost and Value Engineering
Business Process Modelling