7. CIRA 2007: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

• Randall Shumaker:
  Is There Mathematics of Emergence? 2
  
• Daniel W. Repperger:
  New Results in Understanding Performance and Vulnerability in Complex Networks. 3
  
• Carl D. Crane III:
  The 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge. 4
  

Adaptive and Learning Control

• Yang Gu, Manuela M. Veloso:
  Learning Tactic-Based Motion Models of a Moving Object with Particle Filtering. 1-6
  
• Le Tien Dung, Takashi Komeda, Motoki Takagi:
  Mixed Reinforcement Learning for Partially Observable Markov Decision Process. 7-12
  
• Younggeun Choi, Shin-Young Cheong, Nicolas Schweighofer:
  Local Online Support Vector Regression for Learning Control. 13-18
  
• Sanghoon Baek, Suyong Ahn, Se-Young Oh:
  Fast Localization Algorithm for The Cleaning Robot By Using Self-Organization Map. 19-24
  
• Jung-Wei Hong, Meng-Ju Han, Kai-Tai Song, Fuh-Yu Chang:
  A Fast Learning Algorithm for Robotic Emotion Recognition. 25-30
  

Computer Vision I

• Flavio B. Vidal, Victor Hugo Casanova Alcalde:
  Object Tracking by introducing Stochastic Filtering into Window-Matching Techniques. 31-36
  
• Chang-Hua Wu, Gady Agam, Peter Stanchev:
  A general framework for vessel segmentation in retinal images. 37-42
  
• Yuhua Zheng, Yan Meng:
  Adaptive Object Tracking using Particle Swarm Optimization. 43-48
  
• Rajeev Agrawal, Changhua Wu, William I. Grosky, Farshad Fotouhi:
  Image Clustering Using Visual and Text Keywords. 49-54
  
• Jonathan D. Anderson, Dah-Jye Lee, Barrett Edwards, James K. Archibald, Christopher R. Greco:
  Real-time Feature Tracking on an Embedded Vision Sensor for Small Vision-guided Unmanned Vehicles. 55-60
  

Biologically Inspired Robotics

• Alejandra Barrera, Alfredo Weitzenfeld:
  Bio-inspired Model of Robot Spatial Cognition: Topological Place Recognition and Target Learning. 61-66
  
• Herianto, T. Koiwa, Daisuke Kurabayashi:
  Autonomous Configuration of Transportation Network by Artificial Pheromone System. 67-72
  
• Karla Conn, Richard Alan Peters II:
  Reinforcement Learning with a Supervisor for a Mobile Robot in a Real-world Environment. 73-78
  
• Wei Li, J. E. Sutton:
  Optimization of Source Identification Algorithm Derived from Moth-Inspired Plume Tracing Strategies. 79-84
  
• Bryan P. Bergeron:
  Physics-Based Animation for Qualitative Assessment of Biomimetic Subterranean Burrowing Behaviors. 85-89
  

Intelligent Systems I

• Mohamed Oubbati, Günther Palm:
  Neural Fields for Controlling Formation of Multiple Robots. 90-94
  
• Vadrevu Sree Krishan Chaitanya, P. Dwarikanath Patro, Prabir Kumar Sarkar:
  Delay Dependent Stability in the Real Time Control of a Mobile Robot Using Neural Networks. 95-100
  
• Wei Li:
  An Iterative Fuzzy Segmentation Algorithm for Recognizing an Odor Source in Near Shore Ocean Environments. 101-106
  
• Veera Jawahar Vibeeshanan, Kamesh Subbarao, Brian L. Huff:
  A Sensor Calibration Methodology for Evidence Theoretic Unmanned Ground Vehicle Localization. 107-112
  
• Veera Jawahar Vibeeshanan, Kamesh Subbarao, Brian L. Huff:
  eta-Filter: An Evidence Theoretic Approach to Unmanned Ground Vehicle Localization. 113-118
  

Computer Vision II

• Daniel W. Repperger, Rodney G. Roberts, A. R. Pinkus:
  Computer Vision Studies Using Stochastic Resonance/Information-theoretic Methods. 119-124
  
• Barrett Edwards, James K. Archibald, Wade Fife, Dah-Jye Lee:
  A Vision System for Precision MAV Targeted Landing. 125-130
  
• Hyun-Chul Choi, Se-Young Oh:
  Facial Identity and Expression Recognition by using Active Appearance Model with Efficient Second Order Minimization and Neural Networks. 131-136
  
• Daniel W. Repperger, Robert L. Ewing, J. B. Lyons, Robert G. Roberts:
  Investigation of Performance of Distributed Complex Systems Using Information-theoretic Means and Genetic Algorithms. 137-142
  
• Spencer G. Fowers, Dah-Jye Lee, Beau J. Tippetts, Kirt D. Lillywhite, Aaron W. Dennis, James K. Archibald:
  Vision Aided Stabilization and the Development of a Quad-Rotor Micro UAV. 143-148
  

Mobile Robots I

• William R. Hutchison, Betsy J. Constantine, Johann Borenstein, Jerry E. Pratt:
  Development of Control for a Serpentine Robot. 149-154
  
• Fulvio Mastrogiovanni, Antonio Sgorbissa, Renato Zaccaria:
  Extending the Capabilities of Mobile Robots through Knowledge Ecosystems. 155-160
  
• Chi-Yi Tsai, Kai-Tai Song, Xavier Dutoit, Hendrik Van Brussel, Marnix Nuttin:
  Robust Mobile Robot Visual Tracking Control System Using Self-Tuning Kalman Filter. 161-166
  
• Sungsoo Rhim, Jae-Chang Ryu, Kwang-Ho Park, Soon-Geul Lee:
  Performance Evaluation Criteria for Autonomous Cleaning Robots. 167-172
  
• Chen Bai-chao, Wang Rong-ben:
  Design and Simulation Research on a New Type of Suspension for Lunar Rover. 173-177
  

Intelligence in Robotics

• Amir Ali Forough Nassiraei, Yasunori Takemura, Atsushi Sanada, Yuichi Kitazumi, Yu Ogawa, Ivan Godler, Kazuo Ishii, Hiroyuki Miyamoto, Ahmad Ghaderi:
  Concept of Mechatronics Modular Design for an Autonomous Mobile Soccer Robot. 178-183
  
• Naoyuki Kubota, Naohide Aizawa:
  Intelligent Control of A Multi-agent System based on Multi-objective Behavior Coordination. 184-189
  
• Kazuo Kiguchi:
  A Study on EMG-Based Human Motion Prediction for Power Assist Exoskeletons. 190-195
  
• Fusaomi Nagata, Katsutoshi Kuribayashi, Kazuo Kiguchi, Keigo Watanabe:
  Simulation of Fine Gain Tuning Using Genetic Algorithms for Model-Based Robotic Servo Controllers. 196-201
  
• Kentarou Kurashige:
  A simple rule how to make a reward for learning with human interaction. 202-205
  

Co-Operative Robotics I

• Trung Dung Ngo, H. Raposo, Henrik Schiøler:
  Potentially Distributable Energy: Towards Energy Autonomy in Large Population of Mobile Robots. 206-211
  
• Jian Peng, Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Ali Safak Sekmen:
  Implementing Search-And-Retrieve Tasks by Multiple Heterogeneous Robots. 212-217
  
• Yan Wang:
  Algebraic interval constraint driven exploration in human-agent collaborative problem solving. 218-223
  
• Weihua Sheng, Girma S. Tewolde:
  Robot Workload Distribution in Active Sensor Networks. 224-229
  
• Kashyap Shah, Yan Meng:
  Communication-Efficient Dynamic Task Scheduling for Heterogeneous Multi-Robot Systems. 230-235
  

Mobile Robotics II

• Martin Persson, Tom Duckett, Christoffer Valgren, Achim J. Lilienthal:
  Probabilistic Semantic Mapping with a Virtual Sensor for Building/Nature detection. 236-242
  
• Vishnu V. Madadi, Sabri Tosunoglu:
  Design and Development of a Biped Robot. 243-247
  
• Wenfei Liu, Yu Zhou:
  Robot Self-Localization based on a Single Image of Identified Landmarks. 248-253
  
• Kao-Ting Hung, Jing-Sin Liu, Yau-Zen Chang:
  A comparative study of smooth path planning for a mobile robot by evolutionary multi-objective optimization. 254-259
  
• Dongqing Shi, Damion D. Dunlap, Emmanuel G. Collins:
  A Comparison Between a Fuzzy Behavioral Algorithm and a Vector Polar Histogram Algorithm for Mobile Robot Navigation. 260-265
  

Neural Networks

• Petri Hanninen, Quan Zhou, Heikki N. Koivo:
  Neural network based modeling of a piezodisk dynamics. 266-271
  
• Yue Yang, Sherif A. Elfayoumy:
  Anti-Spam Filtering Using Neural Networks and Baysian Classifiers. 272-278
  
• Youness Aliyari Ghassabeh, Hamid Abrishami Moghaddam:
  Self Organized Networks for Optimal Feature Extraction. 279-284
  
• Le Dung, Makoto Mizukawa:
  A Pattern Recognition Neural Network Using Many Sets of Weights and Biases. 285-290
  
• Youness Aliyari Ghassabeh, Hamid Abrishami Moghaddam:
  A Face Recognition System using Neural Networks with Incremental Learning Ability. 291-296
  

Robot Manipulators I

• Miguel F. M. Lima, José António Tenreiro Machado, Manuel Marques Crisóstomo:
  Towards a Sensor Classification Scheme for Robotic Manipulators. 297-302
  
• Nicolas Marcassus, Pierre-Olivier Vandanjon, Alexandre Janot, Maxime Gautier:
  Validation of a Parametric Identification Technique through a Derivative CESTAC Method. 303-308
  
• Byoung Hun Kang, Kyoung Rae Cho:
  Micro Planar Parallel Mechanism Design using Configuration Change Effect of Flexure Mechanism. 309-314
  
• Alexandre Janot, Pierre-Olivier Vandanjon, Maxime Gautier, Flavia Khatounian:
  Analysis and application of a robust identification method. 315-320
  
• Joe Chalfoun, Catherine Bidard, Delphine Keller, Yann Perrot, Gerard Piolain:
  Flexible Modeling of a Long Reach Articulated Carrier: Geometric and Elastic Error Calibration. 321-326
  

Intelligent Sytems II

• Steven Eno, Lauren Mace, Jianyi Liu, Brian Benson, Kailash Raman, Kiju Lee, Matthew Moses, Gregory S. Chirikjian:
  Robotic Self-Replication in a Structured Environment without Computer Control. 327-332
  
• Sang-Guk Jung, Shim-Seok Lee, Yong-Bum Park, Jang-Kyung Kim:
  Development of URC Testing & Certification System. 333-337
  
• Dzmitry Tsetserukou, Riichiro Tadakuma, Hiroyuki Kajimoto, Naoki Kawakami, Susumu Tachi:
  Intelligent Variable Joint Impedance Control and Development of a New Whole-Sensitive Anthropomorphic Robot Arm. 338-343
  
• Dennis Krys, Homayoun Najjaran:
  Development of Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) for a Pipe Inspection Robot. 344-349
  
• Ståle Andreas Skogstad, Mats Erling Høvin:
  Using Heuristic Search To Find Stable High-Order Single-Bit Delta Sigma Modulators. 350-355
  

Manipulator Control

• U-Xuan Tan, Win Tun Latt, Cheng Yap Shee, Wei Tech Ang:
  Rate-Dependent Hysteresis Model of Piezoelectric using Singularity Free Prandtl-Ishlinskii Model. 356-361
  
• Ik Sang Shin, Sang-Hyun Nam, Rodney G. Roberts, Seungbin B. Moon:
  Minimum-Time Algorithm For Intercepting An Object On The Conveyor Belt By Robot. 362-367
  
• Alexander Skoglund, Boyko Iliev, Bourhane Kadmiry, Rainer Palm:
  Programming by Demonstration of Pick-and-Place Tasks for Industrial Manipulators using Task Primitives. 368-373
  
• Akin Delibasi, Ibrahim B. Kucukdemiral, Galip Cansever:
  A robust PID like state-feedback control via LMI approach: An application on a Double Inverted Pendulum System. 374-379
  
• Mehmet Ismet Can Dede, Sabri Tosunoglu:
  Modification of the Wave Variable Technique for Teleoperation Systems Experiencing Communication Loss. 380-385
  

Health-Care Robotics

• A. J. Ebenal, S. Vasana, C. Clinton, Daniel Cox, T. Shine:
  Arterial Blood Pressure System Modeling and Signal Analysis. 386-391
  
• Ali Gürcan Özkil, Steen Dawids, Zhun Fan, Torben Sørensen:
  Design of a robotic automation system for transportation of goods in hospitals. 392-397
  
• Carlos Rafael Tercero Villagran, Seiichi Ikeda, Toshio Fukuda, Kosuke Sekiyama, Yuta Okada, Tomomi Uchiyama, Makoto Negoro, Ikuo Takahashi:
  Catheter insertion path reconstruction with autonomous system for endovascular surgery. 398-403
  
• Shilpa Gulati, Edwin H. Jung, Chetan Kapoor:
  Execution Engine for Robotic Surgery Support Functions in an Unmanned Operating Room. 404-409
  
• U-Xuan Tan, Win Tun Latt, Marcellus Tanjaya, Hendra Teja Wirawan, Cheng Yap Shee, Wei Tech Ang:
  Real-Time Disturbance Compensation with Accelerometers & Piezoelectric-Driven Mechanism. 410-415
  

Genetic Algorithms

• Shayla Ley, Sherif A. Elfayoumy:
  Cross Dock Scheduling Using Genetic Algorithms. 416-420
  
• Antonio Ferrolho, Manuel M. Crisóstomo:
  A Hybrid and Flexible Genetic Algorithm for the Job-Shop Scheduling Problem. 421-426
  
• Jon F. Hauris:
  Genetic Algorithm Optimization in a Cognitive Radio for Autonomous Vehicle Communications. 427-431
  
• Rong Huang, Shurong Tong, Weihua Sheng, Zhun Fan:
  A Problem Solving Environment for Combinatorial Optimization Based on Parallel Meta-heuristics. 432-437
  
• Jason C. Isaacs, Simon Y. Foo, Anke Meyer-Bäse:
  Novel Kernels and Kernel PCA for Pattern Recognition. 438-443
  

Mobile Robotics III

• Woonchul Ham, Seunghwan Kim:
  A New Iterative Algorithm for the Inverse Kinematic Problem and Its Application to Unmanned Electric Bicycle System. 444-449
  
• Qixin Cao, Zhang Zhen, Gu Jiajun:
  A Distributed Control and Simulation System for Dual Arm Mobile Robot. 450-455
  
• Yu Tian, Lei Yan, Gun-Young Park, Seung-Han Yang, Young-Suk Kim, Sang-Ryong Lee, Choon-Young Lee:
  Application of RRT-based local Path Planning Algorithm in Unknown Environment. 456-460
  
• Francesco Capezio, Antonio Sgorbissa, Renato Zaccaria:
  An Augmented State Vector Approach to GPS-Based Localization. 461-466
  
• Yu Wang, Chang-Hua Wu:
  Robot-Assisted Sensor Network Deployment and Data Collection. 467-472
  

Co-Operative Robotics II

• Donald K. MacArthur, Carl D. Crane III:
  Unmanned Ground Vehicle State Estimation using an Unmanned Air Vehicle. 473-478
  
• Erica Z. MacArthur, Carl D. Crane III:
  Compliant Formation Control of a Multi-Vehicle System. 479-484
  
• Teresa Nieten, Paul Fishwick:
  A Simulation-Based Approach to Decision Support for Robot-Human Team Configuration. 485-490
  
• Jaakko Jutila, Kosti Kannas, Arto Visala:
  Tree Measurement in Forest by 2D Laser Scanning. 491-496
  

Robot Manipulators II

• Joshua R. Mckinsey, George T.-C. Chiu:
  Interfacing a Force-Feedback Joystick with a Hydraulic Robot Arm. 497-503
  
• Redwan Alqasemi, Rajiv V. Dubey:
  Redundancy Control and Optimization of a 9-DoF Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arm System. 504-509
  
• Radu Balan, Vistrian Maties, Olimpiu Hancu, Sergiu-Dan Stan, Ciprian Lapusan:
  Nonlinear Control Using a Model Based Predictive Control Algorithm. 510-515
  
• Gary B. Parker, Pramod J. Nathan:
  Co-Evolution of Sensor Morphology and Control on a Simulated Legged Robot. 516-521
  
• Sergiu-Dan Stan, Vistrian Maties, Radu Balan:
  Genetic Algorithms Multiobjective Optimization of a 2 DOF Micro Parallel Robot. 522-527
  

Mobile Robotics IV

• Steven J. Velat, Jaesang Lee, N. Johnson, Carl D. Crane III:
  Vision Based Vehicle Localization for Autonomous Navigation. 528-533
  
• Gary B. Parker, Dejan Duzevik, Andrey S. Anev, Ramona Georgescu:
  Morphological Evolution of Dynamic Structures in a 3-Dimensional Simulated Environment. 534-540
  
• Hironobu Sasaki, Naoyuki Kubota, Kazuhiko Taniguchi, Yasutsugu Nogawa:
  Illuminance Measurement and SLAM of A Mobile Robot based on Computational Intelligence. 541-545
  
• Damian M. Lyons, Giselle R. Isner:
  Evaluation of a Parallel Architecture and Algorithm for Mapping and Localization. 546-551