Speaking Opportunities
RoboDevelopment 2008 Call for Presentations
Entry Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2008
Robotics Trends and EH Events invite you to submit a session abstract to be considered for presentation at RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition, to be held November 18-19, 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA.
Conference Description: The personal, service and mobile robotics markets have now reached a critical stage and are poised for rapid, dramatic growth. The RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition will provide technical professionals with the real-world solutions and actionable content they need to design, develop and manufacture the next generation of robotics products that will come to define this exciting new industry. Robotics Trends’ RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition is a multifaceted educational forum and trade show dedicated to addressing the technical issues involved with the design and development of commercial robotic products.
Entry Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2008
Submission Form: Please click here to submit your proposal(s)
Robotics Trends is seeking interesting, thought provoking sessions delivered by compelling speakers for each of three separate RoboDevelopment tracks including:
Systems, Design and Development Track
- Systems and Systems Engineering Topics:
> Multi-Robot Systems
> Tool, Effector and Manipulator Systems
> Robot Types and Form Factors
> Power Systems
> Mobility Systems
> Control Systems and Control Architectures and Sensing Systems - Design and Development Topics:
> The Robotics Engineering Design Process
> Prototyping, Simulation and Testing
> Human/Machine Interfaces
> Standards for the Development of Robotic Systems
> Systems Engineering
> Manufacturing, Fabrication and Outsourcing Options and Machine Learning
Tools and Platforms Track
- CAD/CAM Tools For Robotics Development
- Simulation and Testing Tools
- Materials and Frames
- Software Development Kits and Modeling Tools
- Bases, Frames and Platforms for Professional Development
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, MTOS, VxWorks, QNX, Others
- Robotics Kits and Component Suppliers
- PC Bots and Mini-ITX Solutions
- COTS Solutions for Robotics
- Languages, Libraries and Open Source Solutions
Enabling Technology Track
- Actuators – Motors, Gears, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders, Muscle Wire
- Drive Trains - DC Motors, Servo Motors and Stepper Motors
- Locomotion - Wheeled, Tracked and Legged Systems
- Sensors and Sensing Solutions
- Controllers and Microcontrollers
- Semiconductors and Microcomputers
- Batteries and Power Systems
- Drive Systems
- Communication Solutions
- Manipulators and End Effectors
- Emerging Technology
Achieving Autonomy Track
- Localization, Navigation and Mapping
- Data Acquisition and Sensor Fusion
- Robot Learning
- Robot Telesupervision
- Real-Time Image Processing
- Motion Planning and Scheduling
- Obstacle Avoidance and Path Planning
- Map Building
- Power Autonomy
Please submit your speaking proposal here by Friday, June 20, 2008.
Speaker Benefits: All speakers receive a complimentary full registration, granting admission to all sessions, the exhibit hall, and event activities, including all breakfasts, lunches and receptions. In addition, speakers receive one complimentary guest and 50% off full registration fees for up to two additional attendees.
Speaker Requirements: Accepted speakers will be required to sign and submit a speaker agreement and provide an electronic copy of their presentation by a specific date.
Sponsorship: For information on RoboBusiness 2008 sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, please contact Ellen Cotton at 508-663-1500 x240 or email .
Additional Information: For additional information or questions, please contact Carey Huxsaw, , 508-663-1500 x298.
Thank you for your interest in participating in this exciting and valuable conference event.