SSRR 2009 - 2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR)

2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado, USA
November 3-6, 2009
Sponsored by:
WEBSITE: http://www.engr.du.edu/ssrr2009 IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
Technically Co-Sponsored by:
EMAIL: ssrr09-program-AT-du.edu University of Denver, USA

GENERAL CHAIR:
Richard VOYLES,
University of Denver, USA
GENERAL Co-CHAIR:
Robin MURPHY,
Texas A&M University, USA
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS:
Asia & Oceania: Keiji NAGATANI,
Tohoku University, Japan
Europe & Africa: Andreas BIRK,
Jacobs University, Germany
Americas: Howie CHOSET,
Carnegie Mellon University, USA
DEMO CHAIR:
Julie ADAMS
Vanderbilt University, USA
IMPORTANT DATES:
JULY 2, 2009
Full Papers and Demos Due
AUGUST 15, 2009
Notification of Acceptance
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
Final Papers Due

The 2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics
(SSRR2009) is dedicated to identifying and solving the key issues necessary to
field capable robots across a variety of challenging applications. This year it will
be hosted at the University of Denver (November 3-6, 2009). This seventh
workshop in the series will address both the research challenges posed by search
and rescue scenarios and the design of deployable robotic systems that satisfy
user-defined requirements. It will create a unique opportunity for development and
exchange of research ideas and technical solutions. As always, emergency
responders and other expected users will be involved in presentations and
discussions to ensure the practical relevance of technology developments for
actual usage. Topics for papers and demonstrations, include:
ï¿?ï¿? Robot performance requirements and technical solutions for applications
of SSRR (urban search and rescue, CBRN hazard detection/mitigation,
explosive ordinance disposal, physical security, surveillance, ï¿?ï¿?)
ï¿?ï¿? Locomotion for ground, aerial, aquatic, indoor, and collapsed structures
ï¿?ï¿? Perception for navigation, hazard detection, and victim identification
ï¿?ï¿? Mapping of complex environments (2-D, 3-D, GIS integration, ï¿?ï¿?)
ï¿?ï¿? Manipulation capabilities (hazards, payloads, obstacles, doors, ï¿?ï¿?)
ï¿?ï¿? Communications for reliable data transfer (tether management, radio, ï¿?ï¿?)
ï¿?ï¿? Intelligent behaviors to improve robot performance and survivability
ï¿?ï¿? Human-robot interfaces for improved remote situational awareness
ï¿?ï¿? Autonomous search and exploration
ï¿?ï¿? Multi-robot teams and mixed human-robot teams
ï¿?ï¿? Training methods and other personnel issues
ï¿?ï¿? Safety standards of robots and systems
ï¿?ï¿? Evaluation and performance metric of robotic systems
ï¿?ï¿? Emerging technologies (sensors, power sources, micro robots, ï¿?ï¿?)
ï¿?ï¿? Emergency management issues related to robotics
ï¿?ï¿? Mechanisms, Mechatronics, and Embedded Control
Full Papers should be submitted through the website in PDF format. Six cameraready
pages including figures are allowed for each paper. Maximum of two
additional pages are permitted at 50 USD per page extra charge.
Robot Demonstrations are welcome and will be incorporated into the program if
accepted. Please submit a one page description of how your demonstration will be
compelling for safety, security, or rescue robot developers and users to see, along
with images and a video of the demonstration (MPEG files up to 10 MB).