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Subject: Kahaner Report: Int Symp on Automation & Robotics in Construction
Date: 27 Sep 92 03:33:54 GMT


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Re: Int Symp on Automation & Robotics in Construction, Tokyo 6/92
22 Sept 1992
This file is named "isarc.92"

ABSTRACT. Titles of papers presented at the 9th ISARC, International
Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Tokyo Japan, 3-5
June 1992.

The first two symposia in this series were held in 1984 and 1985 at
Carnegie Mellon University. ISARC arrived in Japan in 1988 (its fifth
year). The current ISARC is the second to be held in Japan. Robotics are
clearly at a new stage of development, with robots to be used in the
next century already on the road toward commercialization. Related
fields such as general data processing, CAD, AI and others are opening
up the construction industry to new technologies. In June 1991, the
International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction
(IAARC) was set up to support researchers within a global community of
civil engineering, construction, marine and space development.  This
association was the sponsor of the current ISARC, with a theme "the
place of robotics in the construction technologies of the 21st century".
At ISARC 210 papers were presented by researchers from 17 countries. (A
Proceedings, 800pages, is available from the address below.) The
Chairman of the international organizing committee was Prof Yukio
Hasegawa, System Science Institute, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.
Papers were given in English or Japanese, with simultaneous translation
provided for all sessions. Below we list the titles and authors of the
presented papers (I did not attend this symposium). Keynote addresses,
as well as a panel on "Current Status on Automation and Robotics in
Construction" are not included in the list of titles below. For further
information contact me or the following.

	Japan Industrial Robot Association
        Rm 213 Kikai Shinko Kaikan Bldg
        3-5-8 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku
        Tokyo 105, Japan
         Tel: +81 3-3434-2919; Fax: +81 3-3578-1404


The 9th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction
(9th ISARC) June 3-5, 1992, Tokyo, Japan

 
Design and Future Prospect for Construction Automation--------------------

Diffusion of Construction Technology
      J. Wald, C. B. Tatum, Stanford University, USA

Method Improvement for Construct ion Work in Civil Engineering 
      T. Takatsu, M. Nomura and A. Sugiyama, Ministry of Construction, JAPAN

Automation Needs on Ontario Hydro Construction Projects
      T. Fritsch, Ontario Hydro, CANADA

The Study of the Building Construction Robots through the New
Movement
      F. Shintani and F. Ishizuka, The Japan Research Institute Ltd., JAPAN

Development of Models and Methods for Research on Robotics in the
Construction Process and Design
      R. Vinci, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, ITALY

Process Improvement and Automation in Construction: Opposing or
Complementing Approaches?
      L. Koskela, Standard University, USA

Modularization of Building Construction Robots
      Y. Hasegawa, T. Onoda and K. Tamaki Waseda University, JAPAN

Robot Oriented Modular Construction System
      T. Tezuka and H. Takada, Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN


Needs and Feasibilities of Robots in Construction--------------------------

Identification of Human Barriers to the Successful Implementation
of Construction Robots
      R. Navon and P. W. Kelly, Israel Institute of Technology ISRAEL

Possible Types of Robots on Site
      G. Blachere, AUXIRB at FRANCE

Initial Task Selection for Detailed Robotic Evaluation
      S.F. Bashford, W.H. Askew, M.J. Mawdesley, University of Nottingham,
      UK

A proposed Syntax and Structure for Communication between the
Robotics and Construction Communities
      J. M. Jones, M. M. Cusack, W.H. Askew, Bristol Polytechnic, UK


Construction Robotics and Standardization
      J. L. Salagnac, CSTB, FRANCE

Future Prospects on Automation and Robot Application in Constructing Gravity
Concrete Dam
      K. Matsugaki, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN


Evaluation of Robot Systems-----------------------------------------------

The Automatization and Robotization in Construction Work for Urban Pipeline
Utility
      Y. Nojiri, K. Yoshida, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN

Reliability and Safety Study of an Hydraulic Robot
      M. Van Overmeire, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BELGIUM

A Quantitative Method to Evaluate Automated Constructability
      T. M. Gatton, The University of Texas at Austin, USA

Economic Evaluation of Robotic Interior Finishing Works Based on
Full-Scale Experiments
      Y. Rosenfeld, A. Warszawski and U. Zajicek, National Building Research
      Institute, ISRAEL

Economic Evaluation of Robots in Construction
      F. T. Najafi, University of Florida, USA


Man-Machine System---------------------------------------------------------

Development of an Advanced Way of the Maneuverability of a Backhoe
      E. Nakano, N. Tsuda, K. Inoue, K. Kayaba, H. Kimura and T. Matsukawa,
      Tohoku University,
      S. Okuda, Yamazaki Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN

Technical Solutions of Hydraulic Force-Feedback of Master-slave
Control
      A. Benecsik, Banki Donat Technical College for Mechanical Eng.,
      HUNGARY

Manipulator for Man-Robot Cooperation-Gravity Center Control for
Manipulator/Vehicle System for Man-Robot Cooperation
      T. Fukuda, Y. Fujisawa, K. Kosuge, Nagoya University,
      E. Muro, H. Hoshino, T. Miyazaki, Takenaka Corp.,
      K. Ohtsubo and K. Uehara, Komatsu Ltd., JAPAN

Control Method for Manipulator for Man-Robot Cooperation
      T. Fukuda, Y. Fujisawa, K. Kosuge, Nagoya University,
      E. Muro, H. Hoshino, T. Miyazaki, Takenaka Corp.,
      K. Ohtsubo and K. Uehara, Komatsu Ltd., JAPAN


Sensing---------------------------------------------------------------------

A Rebar Detection Robot
      D. A. Chamberlain, City University, London, UK

A Vision System for Rock Surface Using Ultrasonic Range Finder
and Image Processing
      H. Takahashi, K. Kobayashi, H. Ito, T. Matsuyama, Tohoku University,
      S. Sarata, National Research Inst. for Pollution & Resources, JAPAN

Development of Robot for Surveying and Investigating Output of
Harbor Structures
      M. Onizawa
      Hokkaido Development Bureau Machinery Engineering Institute, Japan

Robot Orientation Optic Scanning System
      V. Tyrsa, Kharkov Motor and Highway Institute, UKRAINA


Manipulator----------------------------------------------------------------

Multi-Arm Manipulation Planning
      J. C. Latombe, Y. Koga, T. Y. Li and T. Lastennet, Stanford
      University, USA

A Large Reach Manipulator for Decommissioning Tasks
      Gengenbach and King Kernforschungsentrum Karlsruhe, GERMANY

Field Trials of a Large General Purpose Construction Manipulator
with Precise Motion Capabilities
      J. 0'Brien, University of New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

System of Automated Design of Control Mechanism Manipulators
Having High Dynamic Accuracy
      V. F. Filaretov and P. I. Mimokhod, Far Eastern Politechnical
      Institute, RUSSIA

Gripper Construction for Adaptive Robotic Assembly
      Z. Kolibal and P. Holec, Technical University of Brno, CZECHOSLOVAKIA

On Board Multimicroprocessor System of Construction Manipulator
Automated Control
      V.Y. Balagula, V.M. Pogodin, V.Y. Voronin, L.A. Nogovitsin, The All-
      Union Research Institute of Construction and Road-Building Machinery,
      RUSSIA


Robotics for Road Construction----------------------------------------------

A Field Prototype of a Robotic Pavement Crack Filling System
      C. Haas, University of Texas at Austin, USA

Development of Advanced Asphalt Finisher
      F. Goto, Niigata Eng.  Co. Ltd., JAPAN
      T. Saito, Nippon Hodo Co., Ltd., JAPAN

Automation of Snow Remover
      N. Fukuda, H. Kamimura and T. Nakagawa Ministry of Construction, JAPAN

RCCP Travelling Continuous Measurement System -Concrete Quality Control
System Using Scattered RI Method-
      T. Takada, M. Uchida, Y. Nakagawa,
      Mitsui Construction Corporation, JAPAN

Robotic Soil Sampler for Hazardous Waste Clean Up
      E. J. Jaselskis, Iowa State University, USA


Information between Design and Construction-----------------------------------

Management of Spatial Information for Construction Planning and Design Using
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
      M. Y. Cheng, K. Varghese and J.T. 0'Connor, The University of Texas at
      Austin, USA

An Object-Oriented Model for Integrating Design and Construction
      N. Kartam, University of Maryland, USA

Building Model for Automatized Construction 
      H. Kurita, H. Takata, H. Nakazawa and N. Sunaga, Shimizu Corporation,
      JAPAN

Artificial Reality in Robotics and A/E/C Firms
      R. Kangari, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
      M. Akimoto, Shimizu Corp., JAPAN

Advanced Information Technology and Management in Construction
      T. Bock, University of Karlsruhe, GERMANY

Modular Construction System with Standardized Connections
   A. Adini, USA

A Software System for Robotic Constructed Brick Building Design 
      A. Grigorev, E. Malinovsky, The All-Union Research Institute of
      Construction and Road-Building Machinery, RUSSIA

Joing Systematization of Building Structural Elements 
      H. Nakazawa, H. Takata, H. Kurita and N. Sunaga, Shimizu Corporation,
      JAPAN


Construction Management Systems----------------------------------------------

Activity-Level Space Scheduling
      I. D. Tommelein and P. P. Zouein, University of Michigan,
      USA

Construction Robotics Management with a Personal Computer
      M. Skibniewski and K. Tamaki, Purdue University, USA

Automating the Management Function
      W. H. Askew, University of Nottingham, UK

Automated Decision Making-Examples from Practice
      A. Gaarslev, Technical University of Denmark, DENMARK

Time-dependent Evolution of Work Packages
      Y. L. Huang, C.W. Ibbs, University of Cali. Berkeley, USA
      Y. Yamazaki, Shimizu Corp., JAPAN

Development of a Knowledge Elcitation System for Robotized
Construction
      J. D. Lutz, Auburn University, USA


System Simulation in Construction Planning------------------------------------

Simulation of a Panel Positioning Robot
      B. L. Atkin, University of Reading, UK

COOPS -Construction Object- Oriented Process Simulation System
      P. G. Ioannou and L. Y. Liu, University of Michigan, USA

An Object-Oriented Simulation System for Construction Operations
      N. Kano and N. Minami, Waseda University, JAPAN

Visual Simulation Programming for Construction Operations
      A. Oloufa, University of Hawaii, USA

A Study on Application of Site Work Simulation System for Civil
Construction Planning Using Object Oriented Three-Dimensional CAD/CAM System
      S. Goto and I. Marui, Nihon Prime Computer, Inc., JAPAN


Robotics for Finishing Work-------------------------------------------------

Automation of robot operation planning based on product modelling (a case
study for ceiling installation robots)
      R. Krom and F. Tolman, TNO-Building and Construction Research,
      Delft University of Technology, The NETHERLANDS

Development of the Ceiling Board Installation Machine
      S. Nakamura, S. Tokioka, K. Kobayashi, S. Sakai, T. Nagao,
      M. Naito, Kumagaigumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN

Evaluation of Robotics in the Application of PUF Roofing 
      D. T. Kashiwagi, W. Moor, J. P. Nuno and W. W. Badger, Arizona State
      University, USA

Robot for Finishing Voluntarily Oriented Surfaces of Buildings
      K. Valery, St Peterburg Technical University, RUSSIA


Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance---------------------------------------

Development of a Multi-Purpose Mobile Robot for Concrete Surface Processing
      R. Berlin and F. Weiczer, Chalmers University of Technology, SWEDEN


Essential Factors in the Automation of Building Inspection
      *T. Wong and **D. Chamberlain,* Lewisham Housing, **City University,
      London, UK

Wall Climbing Robot for the Inspection and Maintenance of Buildings
      M. M. Cusack and J. G. Thomas, Bristol Polytechnic, UK

Development of Wall Coating Removal Robot
      M. Ashikawa, T. Adachi, H. Katano, T, Miyashita, S. Matsui,
      Nishimatu Construction Co., Ltd.,
      M. Kakikura, Tokyo Denki Univ., JAPAN


Robotics for Structural Work--------------------------------------------------

Masonry Construction by an Experimental Robot
      D. Chamberlain, S. R. Ala, J. Watson and P. R. S. Speare,
      City University, London, UK

An Automation Construction Erection System
      N. D, Perreira, Lehigh University,
      V. Viscomi, Lafayette College, USA

Application of General-purpose Industry Robot
      Y, Watanabe, H. Miyamoto, S. Morimoto, J. Iimori, T. Sawada and R.
      Yoshitake, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN

Development of the Automatic Screeding Machine Mounted on a Girder for
Concrete Placing Work
      K. Okuda, Takenaka Corporation, JAPAN

Development of the Automatic Reinforcing Steel Placing Robot
      T. Nemoto, K. Kubo, Y. Tazawa, H. Masubuchi,
      T. Miyamoto, Kajima Corporation, JAPAN

Automatic Work Execution System for Precast Concrete Panels on Exterior
Walls
      H. Tanijiri and K. Sato, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN


Robotics for Transporting Work------------------------------------------------

Autonomous Control System for an Interior Finishing Robot 
      Y. Rosenfeld, A. Warszawski and I. M. Shohet, National Building
      Research Institute, ISRAEL

Optimization of Service Routes in a Restricted Environment
      S. F. Bashford, W. H. Askew, University of Nottingham, UK

A Material-Handling System in the Building Site
      T. Honda, T. Okano, H. Nomura and H. Takano, Simizu Corporation, T.
      Matsumoto, H. Wada, Y. Yuzaki and N. Minami, Mitsubishi Heavy Ind.,
      JAPAN

The Integrated System for Collecting and Processing of Operating
Parameters of Hydraulic Excavators of the 3-d-size Group (Weight
up to 16T)
      P. B. Pankratov, TVER Exvator Plant, RUSSIA

Development Desk/Chair Arranging Robot
      Y. Kumita, T. Takimoto, A. Nozue and K. Murakoshi, Fujita Corporation,
      JAPAN


Robotics for Tunnelling------------------------------------------------------

Tunnel Face Marking System
      T. Murakami and T. Inoue, Toa Corporation, JAPAN

Three-Dimensional Marking Robot for Tunnel Excavation 
      T. Kanzaki, K. Nakano, M. Sasaki and A. Suzuki, Taisei Corporation,
      JAPAN

A New System for Marking off on the Face in a Tunnel 
      T. Kaneda and H. Fukuda, Obayashi Corporation, JAPAN

Total Control System for Shotcreting
      T. Terada and H. Kobayashi, Toa Corporation, JAPAN

Future Outlook of Shield Method Automation and Robotization
      S. Hashiba, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN

Development of Automatic Bolt Supply and Tightening Robot for
Automatic Segment Assembly System
      K. Nakashima, N. Kondou, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,
      T. Nomoto, Y. Kuwabara, Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd., JAPAN

Automatic Driving Control Systems for Shield Machine
      T. Nakanishi and M. Hirabayashi, Kumagaigumi Co. Ltd., JAPAN

Comprehensive Shield Tunnel Construction Control System
      K. Takemura, Kajima Corporation, JAPAN

Automatization in Expansion of Slurry Feed and Outflow Pipes in
Shield Tunnelling Construction
      Y. Ohara, Y. Kikuchi and K. Miyazawa, Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN

Automatic extension robot of slurry transport pipes
      T. Mimura, S. Abe and M. Wada, Kumagaigumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN

Development of Full Automatic Prelining Machine for a Pre Arch
Shell Support (PASS) Method
      A. Nagaoka, T. Mori, H. Ue, Y. Mimura and T. Kanda, Fujita
      Corporation, JAPAN

Development of Discharged Soil Measuring Device for Shield Tunneling
Machines
      Yoshihiro Ooishi, S. Murakawa and T. Mori, Mitsubishi Heavy
      Industries Ltd., JAPAN

Development of Automatic Shield Driving System
      T. Sato, Kajima Corporation, JAPAN


Automatic Operation System of Vibrating Roller
      K. Utsuka, M. Fujiwara and Y. Kurihara, Ministry of Construction,
      JAPAN


Robotics for Excavating Work------------------------------------------------

Controlling an Intelligent Excavator for Autonomous Digging in Difficult
Ground
      D. W. Seward, D. A. Bradley, J. E. Mann, and M. R. Goodwin, Lancaster
      University, UK

Study on Underground Space Excavating Machine
      H. Adachi, T. Arai, T. Nakamura, K. Honma, Electrotechnical Lab. 
      MITI, Y. Yoshinada, Komatsu Ltd., JAPAN

Forces Prediction of Underwater Soil Cutting by Excavating Robots 
      I. A. Nedorezov, The All-Union Research and Development Int. of
      Transport Construction, RUSSIA

Development of a Measuring System for the Underground Pipelines
      T. Takatsu*, H. Takeda*, *Ministry of Construction,
      S. Osumi** and J. Nishio**, **Sumitomo Metal Industries, JAPAN

Research on Control Method of Planning Level for Excavating-Robotor
      Pei-en Feng, Zhejiang University, PR CHINA


Locomotion-------------------------------------------------------------------

Stability of Mobile Manipulators
      M. C. Wanner, IPA Stuttgart, GERMANY

Automatic Level Control Bulldozer Blade Based on Fuzzy Theory 
      R. Fukagawa, T. Muro and T. Suzuki, Ehime University, JAPAN

An Automatic Wheel Loader in an Asphalt-plant
      N. Yamabe, T. Gocho and T. Hamaguchi, Nihon Hodo, Co., Ltd., S.
      Hitomi, T. Ono, H. Oshima, M. Mori, M. Fukuda, Komatsu Ltd., JAPAN

Traffic Performance of Crawler from Viewpoint of Energy Analysis
      K. Kogure, National Defense Academy, JAPAN

Application Height Control System of a Tractor Carrying up Weak Slope at
Driving State
      T. Muro, Ehime University, JAPAN

Direction Controlled Lifting System
      M. Nishimura, Taisei Corporation, JAPAN
      S. Yamashita, Tokimec Engineering Inc.
      M. Yoshihama, Taisei Corporation

Unmanned Surveying System by Autonomous Travelling Vehicle 
      T. Kishishita, S. Koga and S. Sakou, Fujita Corporation, JAPAN

An Engineering Approach to Carriage Automation System at Construction Site
      0. Hatakeyama, H. Sugiura, Hazama Corp., K. Nishide,
      Tokyo Aircraft Instrument Co., Ltd., H. Arasawa, System
      Architect & Network, Inc., JAPAN


Control System for Robots----------------------------------------------------

Towards Computer Integrated Road Construction
      F. Peyret and H. Philippe, Laboratoire Central des Ponts et
      Chausses, FRANCE

Planning for Automatic Excavator Operations
      A. J. Koivo, Purdue University, USA

Construction System of Heavy Parts by the Coordinated Control
between a Crane and a Robot
      T. Arai and H. Osumi, The University of Tokyo, JAPAN

Design and Implementation of Multiple Autonomous Robots'
Cooperative Behavior Based on Modest Cooperation
      S. Yuta and S. Premuvti, University of Tsukuba, JAPAN

Task and Motion Planning for Designing Control System in Robotics
Construction Work
      Y. Hasegawa*, Kinya Tamaki* and M. Skibniewski**, *Waseda University,
      JAPAN, **Purdue University, USA

Depression of Oscillations in Building Robot with Adaptive Control 
      I. E. Vorobiov, T. N. Balakireva and I. E. Shechvits, Moscow Institute
      of Chemical Machinery, RUSSIA


Robotics for Underground/Underwater Works-------------------------------------

Automatic Construction Robots for Underground LNG Tanks
      Y. Tsukahara, Y. Kajioka, T. Odawara, M. Koguchi, K. Kubota
      and Y. Tanaka, Shimizu Corporation, JAPAN

Automated Reinforcement Pre-assembly System for the Underground LNG Tank
      Y. Kajioka, Y. Kikuchi, K. Maruyama and H. Sato,
      Shimizu Corp., Y. Tsutsumi, Tokyo Gas Corp., JAPAN

Future Prospects on Automation and Robotization for Fundamental Construction
in Underwater
      T. Kanzaki, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, JAPAN

Rubble Mound Levelling Robot of Niken Type
      T. Okude, Y. Suzuki, T. Hiragata and K. Onodera, Ministry of
      Transport, JAPAN

Development of Computer Aided Construction System for Submarine Excavation
Works
      M. Tsunoda and M. Hirano, Kumagaigumi Co., Ltd., JAPAN

--------------------------END OF REPORT------------------------------