ICRA 2009

The 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2009) will be held in Kobe, Japan, during May 12 - 17, 2009. The theme of the conference is "Robotics and IRT for Livable Societies", reflecting the ever growing interests in research, development and applications in the dynamic and exciting areas of robotics and automation. Kobe is a fascinating city, and its attractions include one of the largest ports in the world, the beautiful natural setting of the Rokko Mountains and picturesque streets. Located in the central part of the Japanese archipelago, Kobe is 30 minutes from Kyoto and three hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen (the super express train).

Contributed Papers: Prospective authors should submit their papers electronically in PDF format. Six pages in the standard ICRA format are allowed for each paper, including figures. A maximum of two additional pages is permitted. Detailed instructions for paper submission will be available soon on the conference website.

Invited Sessions: Invited sessions on new topics or innovative applications will be considered, consisting of four to six related papers submitted through the regular review process. Prospective organizers should include a brief statement of purpose for the sessions as well as the abstracts of the papers to be included.

Videos: Videos of 1.5 to 3 minutes illustrating new and exciting results are sought for special video sessions. Videos should be submitted according to the instructions on the website. Tutorials & Workshops: Proposals for half-day or full-day tutorials and workshops should be submitted according to the instructions on the conference website. Prospective organizers should include: statement of objectives, intended audience, list of speakers, and list of topics.

Exhibits: There will be an exhibition site at the conference. Information for prospective exhibitors will be available on the web site.

Important Dates: Submission of contributions: September 15, 2008 Notification of acceptance: January 7, 2009 All final contributions due: February 8, 2009 This CfP was obtained from WikiCFP