Call for papers 2012
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CALL FOR PAPERS
5th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa
ROBMECH 2012
26-27 November 2012
CSIR International Conference Centre, Gauteng, South Africa
Introduction
The Robotics and Mechatronics Symposium provides a platform to showcase and establish the current state of advanced robotics and mechatronics research in South Africa. Research facilities in southern Africa and beyond are invited to an opportunity to present and share their work. The symposium is open to all industries and members of the public as well as research institutions and hobbyists. The symposium will bring together, on a common platform, researchers, academicians, application engineers, users of CAD/CAM, robotics and factory automation technologies and methodologies and policy makers. As an IEEE RAS and CC supported conference the successfully reviewed papers will appear in IEEE Explore.
Any and all Robotics and Mechatronics topics will be considered, topics will include but are not limited to:
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- manufacturing (CAM)
- engineering (CAE)
- Process Planning (CAPP)
- Production Management (CAPM)
- Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems
- FMS Artificial Intelligence
- Knowledge Based Systems
- Information Technology Applied to Manufacturing
- Computer-Aided Engineering Education
- Concurrent Engineering CE
- Sensors and Applications
- Robots and Automation
- Lean Manufacturing Logistics
- Modeling and Simulation Scheduling
- Rapid Prototype
- Management of Technology
- Operations Management
- Machine Vision
- Cellular Manufacturing
- Education and Training
- Agile Manufacturing
- Total Quality Management
- Socio-Economic Issues
- Mechatronics
- SCADA Systems
- Distributed Control Systems
- Energy and
- Manufacturing Neural Networks
- Mobile robotics
- Sensor development
- Mining robotics
Paper Submission and Presentation
The official language of the symposium is English. Participants are requested to submit their papers in English using the std IEEE format, A4, 2 columns limited to 6 pages as a pdf as per the web page http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.html. Copies of papers will be circulated electronically to delegates as a Proceedings Volume of the Symposium. The closing date for receipt of full paper for review is 31 August 2012 (although early submission will allow for early evaluation and potentially preferential acceptance, and late submission will be considered provided the paper has been registered on the conference web site (www.robmech.co.za/) and the author requests the extension from the review board (jgreen at csir.co.za). Review of paper, with comments, will be sent to the author by 30 September 2012. The closing date for receipt of final paper for inclusion in the symposium proceedings is 20 October 2012. Only "full delegate" registered and paid delegate’s papers will be included in the proceedings.
Important Dates:
Submit Papers for review: 31 August 2012
Print ready papers: 20 October 2012
Registration opens: 1 September 2012
Registration Closes: 20 November 2012
Registration & Fees
Registration for the symposium can be done online at http://www.Robmech.co.za
The registration fee is payable before 1 November 2011 and includes full participation, lunches, break refreshments and cocktails on Monday 26th 2012.
Accommodation is for the delegates own account – a list of accommodation is available at www.robmech.co.za – and booking through the CSIR ICC will secure special rates – contact Cindy Hunter at +27 (0)12 841 2663 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details and prices.
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Delegates Registration |
R2000.00 |
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Students Registration |
R1000.00 |
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Exhibitions – this includes participation fee for 1 person |
R5000.00 per stand |
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Remit To: ABSA Bank Branch: Brooklyn Code: 335-34 Account: 540002258 Swift: ABSAZAJJ Reference: ROB_Surname or ROB_Institution send proof of payment to Chumisa Gungqisa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Please use ROB+surname or ROB+paying institution as the payment reference and send proof of payment to Chumisa Gungqisa at
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Venue
The CSIR International Conference Center (ICC) is a top class conferencing facility that has been chosen for the conference this year. The Gautrain bus system extends to the door of the conference center. (www.gautrain.co.za for details) An ideal situation for both local delegates and traveling delegates to travel to the venue. www.CSIRICC.co.za
Organized By:
The Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics Research Network, (ARMRN), allows the sharing of expensive infrastructure, while contributing to human capital development through studentships at the CSIR. ARMRN is made up of representatives from the CSIR, The University of Kwa Zulu Natal, the Central University of Technology in the Free State, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, the University of Stellenbosch, the Tshwane University of Technology and others.
Contact Details:
For any queries about the conference or arrangements, please contact
Conference Chair: Jeremy Green +27 (0)11 083 7314 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Conference Secretary Kelly-Anne Matthews +27 (0)41 508 3270 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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