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Technical Sessions

In addition to the regular tracks of technical presentations, the technical program will also feature invited sessions with technology and industry specific themes. Special emphasis will be placed on the innovative usage of mechatronics technology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the followings:

(1) Advanced Mechatronics Devices

Motion control, Intelligent Mechanism, Parallel Mechanisms in Machine Tools, Man-Machine Interfaces.

(2) Robotics and AI

Robotics, Robot factory, Mobile Robots, Elements for robots, Artificial intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

(3) Mechatronics Sensing and Control

Sensors, Computer Vision and Recognition, Automated Navigation, Modeling, Tele-operation, Intelligent and Advanced Control, Adaptive Control, Artificial Intelligence, Vehicle Dynamics.

(4) Smart Actuators and Materials

Actuators using Functional Fluid, SMA Actuators, Piezo-Electric Actuators, Electro-Static Actuators, Magneto-Strictive Actuators, Smart Materials and Structures.

(5) MEMS/NEMS and Micro/Nano-Manufacturing

Precision Mechatronics, Micro/Nano-Electro Mechanical Systems, Opto-Mechatronics, Ultra High Precision Machining, Focus Ion Beam Manufacturing.

(6) Precision Measuring Technology

Dimensional Measurement, Micro/Nano Measurement, Ultra High Precision Positioning, Optical and Laser Technology, Scanning Probe Microscopy Technology, Measurement for Extreme Environments, Precision Instrumentation, Metrology.

(7) Production Systems

Automation Science and Technology, Intelligent Machine Tools, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Agile Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control, Fault Monitoring & Diagnosis, e-Maintenance, e-Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Remote Manufacturing with Internet, Free Form Surface Machining.

(8) Renewable Energy and Smart Grid

Sustainable Energy Resources, Energy Conversion Devices, Control Technologies, Energy Generation.

(9) Bioengineering and Mechatronics Applications in Life Sciences

Biosensors, Biochip Manipulation, Medical equipment, Human-Friendly Mechatronics, Human Adaptive Mechatronics, Life Cycle Design, Recycle Technology, Ecological Design and Production.

(10) Information and Networking

Network-Based Control Systems, Real-Time Systems, Embedded Systems, Self-Configuring Wireless Sensor Networks.

(11) Human Resource Development and Education on Mechatronics Technology

Strategy on Mechatronics Technology, Mechatronics Education, Computer-Aided Instruction, Virtual reality Applications on Education, Policy and Strategy Studies