9. IAS 2006: Tokyo, Japan
Tamio Arai, Rolf Pfeifer, Tucker R. Balch, Hiroshi Yokoi (Eds.): Intelligent Autonomous Systems 9 - IAS-9, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, March 7-9, 2006. IOS Press 2006 ISBN 1-58603-595-9
Papers of Invited Guest Speakers
Andrew Adamatzky: Reaction-Diffusion Intelligent Wetware. 3-10
Hod Lipson, Josh C. Bongard, Viktor Zykov, Evan Malone: Evolutionary Robotics for Legged Machines: From Simulation to Physical Reality. 11-18
Tomomasa Sato: Real World Informatics Environment System. 19-29
Shigeyuki Hosoe, Yuichi Kobayashi, Mikhail M. Svinin: Understanding and realization of constrained motion - human motion analysis and robotic learning approaches. 30-37
Part 1. Navigation and Motion Planning
Francesco Capezio, Antonio Sgorbissa, Renato Zaccaria: The Specifiability Requirement in Mobile Robot Self-Localization. 41-48
Mattia Castelnovi, Antonio Sgorbissa, Renato Zaccaria: Ghost-Goal Algorithm for Reactive Safe Navigation in Outdoor Environments. 49-56
Woong-Jae Won, Sang-Woo Ban, Minho Lee: Autonomous Robot Vision System for Environment Recognition. 57-64
Mitsuaki Kayawake, Atsushi Yamashita, Toru Kaneko: Path and Observation Planning of Vision-based Mobile Robots with Multiple Sensing Strategies. 75-84
Hiroshi Koyasu, Jun Miura: Mobile Robot Motion Planning Considering Path Ambiguity of Moving Obstacles. 85-93
Santiago Garrido, Luis Moreno: Robotic Navigation using Harmonic Functions and Finite Elements. 94-103
Adriana Tapus, Francesco P. Battaglia, Roland Siegwart: The Hippocampal Place Cells and Fingerprints of Places: Spatial Representation Animals, Animats and Robots. 104-113
Nidhi Kalra, David I. Ferguson, Anthony Stentz: Incremental Reconstruction of Generalized Voronoi Diagrams on Grids. 114-123
Rainer Bischoff, Volker Graefe: Learning from Nature to Build Intelligent Autonomous Robots. 124-131
Part 2. Tracking Control & Active Vision
Masafumi Hashimoto, Satoshi Ogata, Fuminori Oba, Takeshi Murayama: A Laser Based Multi-Target Tracking for Mobile Robot. 135-144
Abedallatif Baba, Raja Chatila: Simultaneous Environment Mapping And Mobile Target Tracking. 145-152
Mototaka Suzuki, Jacob van der Blij, Dario Floreano: Omnidirectional Active Vision for Evolutionary Car Driving. 153-161
Part 3. Localization
Takanobu Kawabe, Tamio Arai, Yusuke Maeda, Toshio Moriya: Map of Color Histograms for Robot Navigation. 165-172
Fulvio Mastrogiovanni, Antonio Sgorbissa, Renato Zaccaria: Designing a System for Map-Based Localization in Dynamic Environments. 173-180
Hashem Tamimi, Alaa Halawani, Hans Burkhardt, Andreas Zell: Appearance-based Localization of Mobile Robots using Local Integral Invariants. 181-188
Mohamed Marzouqi, Ray Jarvis: Enhancing Self Covertness in a Hostile Environment from Expected Observers at Unknown Locations. 189-196
Part 4. Multi-Agent Robots

Kenneth Payne, Jacob Everist, Feili Hou, Wei-Min Shen: Single-Sensor Probabilistic Localization on the SeReS Self-Reconfigurable Robot. 207-216
Part 5. Network Agent Systems
Kouhei Hamaoka, Mitsuo Wada: Exploration of complex growth mechanics of city traffic jam for the adaptive signal control. 227-234
Gianluca Antonelli, Filippo Arrichiello, Stefano Chiaverini, Roberto Setola: Coordinated Control of Mobile Antennas for Ad-Hoc Networks in Cluttered Environments. 235-242
Masao Kubo, Chau Dan, Hiroshi Sato, Takashi Matubara: An Adaptive Behavior of Mobile Ad Hoc Network Agents. 243-252
Part 6. Evolution and Learning
Takashi Kawakami, Masahiro Kinoshita, Yukinori Kakazu: Learning the Cooperative Behaviors of Seesaw Balancing Agents - An Actor-Critic Approach. 255-262
Yohannes Kassahun, Gerald Sommer: Evolutionary Reinforcement Learning for Simulated Locomotion of a Robot with a Two-link Arm. 263-271
Viktor Zhumatiy, Faustino J. Gomez, Marcus Hutter, Jürgen Schmidhuber: Metric State Space Reinforcement Learning for a Vision-Capable Mobile Robot. 272-281
Francisco S. Melo, M. Isabel Ribeiro: Transition Entropy in Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes. 282-289
Gabriel Gómez, Alejandro Hernandez, Peter Eggenberger Hotz: An adaptive neural controller for a tendon driven robotic hand. 298-307
Yasuhiro Ohashi, Kosuke Sekiyama: Self-organizing Route Guidance Systems based on coevolution of Multi-Layered Guidance Vector Fields. 308-317
Shotaro Kamio, Hitoshi Iba: Object Transportation Using Two Humanoid Robots Based on Multi-agent Path Planning Algorithm. 318-325
Philippe Laroque, E. Fournier, P. H. Phong, Philippe Gaussier: Cognitive map plasticity and imitation strategies to extend the performance of a MAS. 326-333
Isamu Kitano, Keiji Suzuki: Examination of Abilities based on Pseudolite System for Indoor Positioning. 334-340

Yoshiaki Katada, Kazuhiro Ohkura: An Update Method of Computer Simulation for Evolutionary Robotics. 357-364
Naoyuki Kubota, Daisuke Koudu, Shinichi Kamijima, Kazuhiko Taniguchi, Yasutsugu Nogawa: Vision-based Teleoperation of A Mobile Robot with Visual Assistance. 365-371
Part 7. Adaptation
Hwee Choo Liaw, Denny Oetomo, Bijan Shirinzadeh, Gürsel Alici: Adaptive Control Strategy for Micro/Nano Manipulation Systems. 375-382
Joachim Schröder, Udo Müller, Rüdiger Dillmann: Smart Roadster Project: Setting up Drive-by-Wire or How to Remote-Control your Car. 383-390
Abdelbaki Bouguerra: A Reactive Approach for Object Finding in Real World Environments. 391-398
David Israel Gonzalez-Aguirre, Eduardo Bayro-Corrochano: A Geometric Approach for an Intuitive Perception System of Humanoids. 399-407
Juan Gabriel Aviña-Cervantes, Michel Devy: Autonomous learning of a topological model in a road network. 408-415
Genci Capi, Masao Yokota: Reinforcement Learning Performance Evaluation: An Evolutionary Approach. 416-424
Aurélien Hazan, Frédéric Davesne, Vincent Vigneron, Hichem Maaref: Quantify distinguishability in Robotics. 425-432
Shervin Nouyan, Roderich Groß, Marco Dorigo, Michael Bonani, Francesco Mondada: Group Transport Along a Robot Chain in a Self-Organised Robot Colony. 433-442
Pascal Kaufmann, Gabriel Gómez: Growing Virtual Neural Tissue: Binding Spiking Neurons through Sensory Input. 443-451
Part 8. Emergent Synthesis
Feili Hou, Wei-Min Shen: Hormone-inspired Adaptive Distributed Synchronization of Reconfigurable Robots. 455-462
Hiroshi Kuraoka, Nobutada Fujii, Kanji Ueda: Spatial Prisoner's Dilemma in a Network Environment Introducing Heterogeneous Information Distribution. 463-470
Yusuke Ikemoto, Toshio Fukuda: Behavioral Decision for Multi-agent Systems with Dynamic Interaction. 471-478
Shintaro Suzuki, Takeshi Takenaka, Kanji Ueda: Co-creative Composition Using Multiagent Learning: Toward the Emergence of Musical Structure. 479-486
Roderich Groß, Marco Dorigo, Masaki Yamakita: Self-assembly of Mobile Robots: From Swarm-bot to Super-mechano Colony. 487-496
Ryohei Takasu, Nobutada Fujii, Kanji Ueda, Motohiro Kobayashi: Lot Release Control Using Genetics Based Machine Learning in a Semiconductor Manufacturing System. 497-504
Satoshi Hoshino, Jun Ota, Akiko Shinozaki, Hideki Hashimoto: Design of an AGV Transportation System by Considering Management Model in an ACT. 505-514
Yohei Kaneko, Nariaki Nishino, Sobei H. Oda, Kanji Ueda: Analysis of Purchase Decision Making: Network Externalities and Asymmetric Information. 515-522
Part 9. Dynamics, Morphology, and Materials in Intelligent Behavior
Simon Bovet: Emergence of Insect Navigation Strategies from Homogeneous Sensorimotor Coupling. 525-533
Maxime Cottret, Michel Devy: Active learning of local structures from Attentive and Multi-Resolution Vision. 534-541
Guohui Tian, Feng Duan, Tamio Arai: Modular Design of Home Service Robot System with Hierarchical Colored Petri Net. 542-549
Alex Pitti, Max Lungarella, Yasuo Kuniyoshi: Exploration of Natural Dynamics through Resonance and Chaos. 558-565
Juergen Rummel, Fumiya Iida, André Seyfarth: One-Legged Locomotion with a Compliant Passive Joint. 566-573
Kojiro Matsushita, Hiroshi Yokoi, Tamio Arai: Analysis of Dynamical Locomotion of Two-Link Locomotors. 574-581
Part 10. Mobiligence
Akio Ishiguro, Hiroaki Matsuba, Tomoki Maegawa, Masahiro Shimizu: A Modular Robot That Self-Assembles. 585-594
Paul Robertson, Robert T. Effinger, Brian C. Williams: Autonomous Robust Execution of Complex Robotic Missions. 595-604
Daisuke Kurabayashi, Tomohiro Inoue, Akira Yajima, Tetsuro Funato: Emergence of small-world in Ad-hoc communication network among individual agents. 605-612
Weerakamhaeng Yossawee, Takashi Tsubouchi, Masamitsu Kurisu, Shigeru Sarata: Parametric Path Planning for a Car-like Robot Using CC Steers. 613-621
Trevai Chomchana, Jun Ota, Tamio Arai: Self-organizing Planner for Multiple Mobile Robot Exploration and Patrol. 622-631
Tomohisa Fujiki, Kuniaki Kawabata, Hajime Asama: Adaptive Action Selection of Body Expansion Behavior in Multi-Robot System using Communication. 632-639
Antonio D'Angelo, Enrico Pagello: From Mobility to Autopoiesis: acquiring environmental information to deliver commands to the effectors. 640-647
Part 11. RoboCup
Oliver Zweigle, Reinhard Lafrenz, Thorsten Buchheim, Uwe-Philipp Käppeler, Hamid Rajaie, Frank Schreiber, Paul Levi: Cooperative Agent Behavior Based on Special Interaction Nets. 651-659
Hayato Kobayashi, Akira Ishino, Ayumi Shinohara: A Framework for Advanced Robot Programming in the RoboCup Domain - Using Plug-in System and Scripting Language. 660-667
José Luis Vega, Ma. de los Ángeles Junco, Jorge Ramírez: Major behavior definition of football agents through XML. 668-675
Jörg Stückler, Johannes Schwenk, Sven Behnke: Getting Back on Two Feet: Reliable Standing-up Routines for a Humanoid Robot. 676-685
Jun Inoue, Akira Ishino, Ayumi Shinohara: Ball tracking with velocity based on Monte-Carlo localization. 686-693
Kazutaka Takeshita, Ryuichi Ueda, Tamio Arai: Fast Vector Quantization for State-Action Map Compression. 694-701
Tomoki Nishi, Yasutake Takahashi, Minoru Asada: Incremental Purposive Behavior Acquisition based on Modular Learning System. 702-709
Part 12. Real World Information Systems
Guy Ramel, Adriana Tapus, François Aspert, Roland Siegwart: Simple Form Recognition Using Bayesian Programming. 713-721
Jan Nunnink, Gregor Pavlin: Towards Robust State Estimation with Bayesian Networks: A New Perspective on Belief Propagation. 722-731
Tetsunari Inamura, Kei Okada, Masayuki Inaba, Hirochika Inoue: HRP-2W: A Humanoid Platform for Research on Support Behavior in Daily life Environments. 732-739
Masao Sugi, Yusuke Tamura, Makoto Nikaido, Jun Ota, Tamio Arai, Kiyoshi Takamasu, Kiyoshi Kotani, Akio Yamamoto, Hiromasa Suzuki, Yoichi Sato, Fumihiko Kimura, Seiichi Shin: Human Supporting Production Cell "Attentive Workbench". 740-747
Marcus Walther, Peter Steinhaus, Rüdiger Dillmann: A foveal 3D laser scanner integrating texture into range data. 748-755
Mihoko Otake, Ryo Fukano, Shinji Sako, Masao Sugi, Kiyoshi Kotani, Junya Hayashi, Hiroshi Noguchi, Ryuichi Yoneda, Kenjiro Taura, Nobuyuki Otsu, Tomomasa Sato: Autonomous Collaborative Environment for Project Based Learning. 756-763
Part 13. Humanoid Robots
Tomoaki Yoshikai, Yuto Nakanishi, Ikuo Mizuuchi, Masayuki Inaba: Pedaling Motion of a Cycle by Musculo-skeletal Humanoid with Adapting Ability Based on an Evaluation of the Muscle Loads. 767-775
Kenji Asa, Kosei Ishimura, Mitsuo Wada: Behavior Transition between Biped and Quadruped Walking by using Bifurcation. 776-785
Yuto Nakanishi, Ikuo Mizuuchi, Tomoaki Yoshikai, Tetsunari Inamura, Masayuki Inaba: Tendon Arrangement Based on Joint Torque Requirements for a Reinforceable Musculo-Skeletal Humanoid. 786-793
Olivier Stasse, Jean Semere, Ee Sian Neo, Takashi Yoshimi, Kazuhito Yokoi: Vision-based Virtual Information and Semi-autonomous Behaviours for a Humanoid Robot. 794-803
Ryusuke Adachi, Shigeru Kanzaki, Kei Okada, Masayuki Inaba: Load Distributed Whole-body Motion Generation Method for Humanoids by Minimizing Average Joint Torque Ratio. 804-811
Shahed Sarwar, Wenwei Yu, Masaru Kumagai, Masaki Sekine, Tamotsu Katane, Toshiyo Tamura, Osami Saitou: Measurement and Simulation Verification of Reflexive Responses to Perturbation during Walking. 812-819
Fumiya Iida, Yohei Minekawa, Juergen Rummel, André Seyfarth: Toward a Human-like Biped Robot with Compliant Legs. 820-827
Part 14. Service Robotics and Human Support
BeomSu Seo, Mathias Broxvall, Marco Gritti, Alessandro Saffiotti, JungBae Kim: Using JavaSpace for a PEIS Ecology. 831-838
Chee Siong Loh, Kojiro Matsushita, Hiroshi Yokoi, Tamio Arai: A New Heating Method for the Actuation of the Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuator. 839-846
Yoshihito Shikanai, Koichi Ozaki, Sumio Yamamoto: Informational Organization on Network among Multiple Agents. 847-855
Steffen Knoop, Sven R. Schmidt-Rohr, Rüdiger Dillmann: A Flexible Task Knowledge Representation for Service Robots. 856-864
Yuko Ishiwaka, Yuka Kobayasi: Intelligent Autonomous Japanese comic "MANGA" Designing Support System. 865-872
Part 15. Human Behavior Analysis
Naoki Kojo, Tetsunari Inamura, Masayuki Inaba: Behavior Induction by Geometric Relation between Symbols of Multi-sensory Pattern. 875-882
Yukio Horiguchi, Satoshi Tsukamoto, Hiroyuki Ono, Tetsuo Sawaragi, Masahiro Sato: Effects of Robotic Arm Orthosis Behaviors to User's Motion Structure - Qualitative Assessment Using Arm Trajectory Profiles. 883-890
Hajime Asama, Atsushi Morimoto, Kuniaki Kawabata, Yasushi Hada: A Human Behavior Discrimination Method based on Motion Trajectory Measurement for Indoor Guiding Services. 891-900
Part 16. Mutual Adaptation Among Man and Machines
Yukio Horiguchi, Tetsuo Sawaragi: Effects of Shared Communicational Modality to Joint Activity of Human Operator and Robot Autonomy. 903-912
Chandimal Jayawardena, Keigo Watanabe, Kiyotaka Izumi: Learning of Object Identification by Robots Commanded by Natural Language. 913-920
Alejandro Hernández Arieta, Hiroshi Yokoi, Takashi Ohnishi, Tamio Arai: An f-MRI study of an EMG Prosthetic Hand Biofeedback System. 921-929
Huiyu Zhou, Huosheng Hu, Nigel Harris: Wearable inertial sensors for arm motion tracking in home-based rehabilitation. 930-937
K. S. Kim, Hiroyuki Kambara, Duk Shin, Makoto Sato, Yasuharu Koike: Learning and control model of arm posture. 938-945
Ryu Kato, Hiroshi Yokoi, Tamio Arai: Competitive Learning Method for Robust EMG-to-Motion Classifier. 946-953
Hiroshi Yokoi, Alejandro Hernández Arieta, Ryu Kato, Takashi Ohnishi, Wenwei Yu, Tamio Arai: Mutual Adaptation among Man and Machine by using f-MRI analysis. 954-962
Part 17. Women in Robotics, Human Science and Technology
Kazuko Itoh, Hiroyasu Miwa, Yuko Nukariya, Massimiliano Zecca, Hideaki Takanobu, Stefano Roccella, Maria Chiara Carrozza, Paolo Dario, Atsuo Takanishi: Behavior Generation of Humanoid Robots Depending on Mood. 965-972
Fumi Seto, Yasuhisa Hirata, Kazuhiro Kosuge: Construction of Human-Robot Cooperating System based on Structure/Motion Model. 973-980
Keiko Homma: Motion Assist Devices for Rehabilitation using Parallel Wire Mechanisms. 981-990
Kahori Kita, Ryu Kato, Hiroshi Yokoi, Tamio Arai: Analysis of Skill Acquisition Process - A case study of arm reaching task. 991-998
Kae Doki, Naohiro Isetani, Akihiro Torii, Akiteru Ueda: Generation of Size-Variable Image Template for Self-Position Estimation Considering Position Shift. 999-1006
Noriko Nagata, Naoyuki Miyamoto, Yumi Jinnouchi, Seiji Inokuchi: Subjective Age Estimation using Facial Images - the Effects of Gender, Expressions and Age Groups. 1007-1014
Naoko Ogawa, Hiromasa Oku, Koichi Hashimoto, Masatoshi Ishikawa: Evaluation and Suppression of Overrun of Microorganisms using Dynamics Model for Microrobotic Application. 1015-1024
Mihoko Otake: From Muscle to Brain: Modelling and Control of Functional Materials and Living Systems. 1025-1032
Maria L. Gini, Jan Pearce, Karen T. Sutherland: Using the Sony AIBOs to Increase Diversity in Undergraduate CS Programs. 1033-1040



