IS1: Optimization benchmark problems for industrial applications
Organizers:
Prof. Atsushi Ishigame, Osaka Prefecture University
Prof. Takashi Okamoto, Chiba University
This session presents the overview of optimization benchmark problems for industrial applications. This benchmark problems are summarized the results of Investigating R&D Committee of IEEJ. There is a pressing need to develop the new system optimization technique corresponding to the complicated system, and to clarify the implementation guidelines using benchmark problems. The benchmark problems contain energy plant operation planning, water supply pump scheduling, automatic picking systems, switching operation of the series parallel for photovoltaic power generation module and network model of an energy flow and the market network model for the dispersive optimal operation.
IS2: New possibilities of control technologies toward industrial applications
Organizers:
Prof. Takashi Nakakuki, Kyushu Institute of Technology
Mr. Masahito Tanaka, Omron Corporation
Recently, control theories and its applications diversify into various kinds of application areas such as biology, medical technologies, environment, etc. In this special session, we provide recent trend and topics on new possibilities of control technologies toward industrial applications.
IS3: Sensing Application for Human Assistive Systems
Organizers:
Prof. Sota Shimizu, Waseda University
Prof. Naoki Oda, Chitose Institute of Science and Technology
The recent advances of sensing technology make it possible to contribute to not only the developments of intelligent perceptions but new innovative functions in future human assistive applications. The sensory factors may involve broad functions in system integrations, and therefore the session specially focuses on human assistive systems. This session aims to discuss new trends of sensing and its applications for emerging system functions, mobility and robotics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
1) Innovative Sensing Instruments
2) Sensor-based Assistive Control for Robotic Systems
3) Sensor-based Human Assistive Applications/Devices
4) Signal Processing for Sensing Application
5) Human-Machine Interactions
IS4: Emerging Technologies in Motion Control
Organizers:
Prof. Kazuhiro Yubai, Mie University
Prof. Yasutaka Fujimoto, Yokohama National University
Prof. Kenji Natori, Chiba University
Prof. Ryogo Kubo, Keio University
As is well known, the significant advance of motion control is heavily supported by the acceleration control technique and the disturbance estimation technique using the disturbance observer. This session will provide the most recent topics in the motion control field. The scope of this special session includes, but is not limited to, new applications of the disturbance observer, promising control element technologies for motion control, and innovative control technologies for motion control. Both the theoretical and the practical papers are welcomed.
IS5: Bio-inspired Motion Control for Human Assistive Systems
Organizers:
Prof. Toshiaki Tsuji, Saitama University
Prof. Tomoyuki Shimono, Yokohama National University
The needs of human assist systems are increasing and some practical solutions have been developed recently. Bio-inspired motion control is one of the key techniques to solve issues in human assist systems. Additionally, the human assist system is a good tool for searching bio-inspired motion control. This session therefore intends to bring together researchers for innovative discussion in these two areas.
IS6: Haptics and its related technologies
Organizers:
Prof. Yutaka Uchimura, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Prof. Takahiro Endo, Gifu University
Prof. Daisuke Yashiro, Mie University
Recent development of haptics emerges as promising technology for development of future robots and intelligent machines. Its field of research and development has been expanding rapidly. The scope of the session is to present the most innovative results to the large audience of SAMCON 2015.
IS7: High Precision Motion Control
Organizers:
Prof. Hiroshi Fujimoto, The University of Tokyo
Prof. Kazuaki Ito, Toyota National College of Technology
It is known that high precision motion control technologies are particularly needed for performance enhancement of mechatronic systems in industry. Although there have already been many reports on improvement of control performance of various systems with mechanical resonances, friction and perturbations, it is still challenging problem which should be solved.
The aim of the proposed Invited Session is to provide a field-oriented forum for the researchers from both academia and industry working with the high precision motion control technologies, and is to exchange their experiences and knowledge on motion control related technologies.