Technical Program: Robotics 2002: Sam Moskowitz

The technical program and tracks for Robotics 2002 will be organized to maximize the interaction between conference participants. The final layout of the conference tracks and paper presentations will be based on the content of the papers received, and will be organized to minimize overlap of similar technical disciplines. Tracks will be arranged to minimize sessions and papers of similar interest will not be presented concurrently. The technical committee of Robotics 2002 will base the final organization of papers, sessions and tracks on the actual papers received. A preliminary list of planned tracks, however, has been assembled.

The track and sessions organizers will determine the applicability of a keynote speaker, and the correct timing of the presentation.

Supporting Technologies: Vehicle Control

- Lunar and Martian Rovers
- Hazardous Terrestrial Vehicles
- Path Planning and Navigation
- Autonomous Control

Supporting Technologies: Manipulators, Sensors, Operator Interface

- Manipulator Design and Control
- Operator Interfaces and Supervisory Control
- Sensors
- Multi-Robot Systems
- Mini- and Micro-Scale Robots
- Mathematical Models and Simulations

Field Testing of Robotic Systems

- Applications in Environmental Remediation
- Applications in Infrastructure Maintenance
- Construction Applications
- Marine Applications
- Space Applications
- Mining Applications

Implementation of Robotics in Challenging Environments

- Case Studies
- Economic Analyses
- Feasibility Studies
- Social Implications
- Robotics as a Vehicle for Education

For any questions about technical program content,
please contact Dave Klinger, Stewart Johnson, or Brian Laubscher