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Subject: Kahaner Report: Int Symp on Robotics, Mechatronics, & Manufac, 9/92
Date: 15 Oct 92 04:36:11 GMT


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Re: Int Symp on Robotics, Mechatronics, & Manufacturing, 9/92 Kobe Japan
29 Sept 1992
This file is named "imacs.92"

ABSTRACT. Titles of (almost 300) papers presented at IMACS/SICE RM^2'92,
International Symposium on Robotics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing
Systems '92 in Kobe Japan, 16-20 Sept 1992.


IMACS/SICE (International Symposium on Robotics, Mechatronics and
Manufacturing Systems '92 - Kobe) September 16-20, Kobe JAPAN


NEW TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT PROCESS CONTROL------------------------------ 

Image Analysis of Melting Polymer in Heat Barrel of Injection Molding Machine
     Y. Tada and Y. Iwasaki (Kobe University, Japan)

Predictive Control of Pelletizing Process
     R. Mori (Yamatake-Honeywell Co.,Ltd., Japan)

High Speed Conveyed Bill Money Recognition with Neural Network        
     F. Takeda, S. Omatu) T. Inoue, and S. Onami (University of Tokushima,
     Japan)
     
Simulated Annealing with Modified Generation Mechanism for Flow Shop
Scheduling Problem
     H. Ishibuchi, S. Misaki, and H. Tanaka (University of Osaka Prefecture,
     Japan)
     
An Architecture for the Integration of Industrial Artificial Intelligence
Systems
     V. Bacanski (Aachen University of Technology, Germany)

     
ROBOTICS:  LEARNING ---------------------------------------------------

Movement Control of Brachiation Robot Using CMAC Between Different Distance
and Height
     T. Fukuda, F. Saito, and F. Arai (Nagoya University, Japan)
     
Learning Inverse Dynamics Model of a Manipulator in a Hierarchical Fuzzy Model
     H. Ichihashi (University of Osaka Prefecture, Japan)

Learning Control Based on Local Linearization by Using DFT in the 
Consideration of Linearization Errors
     T. Manabe, T. Yamada, and T. Yabuta (NTT Telecommunication Field Systems
     R & D Center, Japan)

Towards a Learning Control Scheme for Biped Locomotion
     N. Arclier and K. Warwick (Univ. of Reading, U.K.)

Planning a Gait Sequence of a Legged Robot "Through Learning and Simulated
Evolution
     S. Mikami and Y. Kakazu (Hokkaido University, Japan)


ROBOTICS:  MECHANISMS---------------------------------------------------

Man-Equivalent Telepresence Through Four Fingered Human-Like Hand System
     B. Jau (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, U.S.A.)

Kinematic and Control Issues on Tendon Controlled Wrist Mechanism
     K. Hyodo and H. Kobayashi (Meiji University, Japan)

A Modular Multi Purpose Robotic Testbed for Space Applications             
     W. Schulz (MBB/ERNO, Germany)
   
Photo-Pneumatic Control Robot Arm
     K. Yamamoto and 0. Oyama (Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Japan)


MECHATRONICS:  MACHINING ------------------------------------------------

Development of a Screw Tightening Machine for Elastic Parts on Clean Room
Environment
     H. Makimoto (ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd., Japan)

Realtme Tool Path Generation for 5-Axis Control Machining
     K. Iriguchi, K. Kato, and M. Oshima (Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan)

A Novel Approach in Robot Assembly-Force-controlled Active/Passive Integrated
Micro Manipulator
     C. Hegao, Z. Jie, and Y. Ting (Harbin Institute of Technology, P.R.China)

Machine Intelligence Developments for Fully Automatic Drilling Process
     S. Hong (Wright State University, U.S.A.)


PLENARY LECTURE-----------------------------------------------------------

Title To Be Announced
     Dr. Kenneth Salisbury (MIT AI Lab., U.S.A.)

ORGANIZED SESSION:  FUZZY SYSTEMS & NEURO-COMPUTING I---------------------

KEYNOTE: Fuzzy Control Technologies and its Applications
     S. Yasunobu (University of Tsukuba, Japan)

A Study on Hovering of Model Helicopter Using Visual Information and Fuzzy
Controller
     K. Shin and J. Oh (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
     Korea)
     
An Improved SOC in the Fuzzy Control
     B. Chung and J. Oh (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
     Korea)
     
Fuzzy Neural Computing Systems
     M. Gupta (Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada)


ORGANIZED SESSION: FUZZY SYSTEMS & NEURO-COMPUTING II-----------------------

Fusion of Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks with Applications to Decision and
Control Problems
     M. Gupta (Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada)
     
A Learning Method Fusing Fuzzy Reasoning and Genetic Algorithm
     H. Nomura, I. Hayashi, and N. Wakami (Matsushia Electric Industrial
     Co., Ltd., Japan)

A Self Organizing Adaptable Control Scheme Based on Coinstraint-Oriented Fuzzy
Inference
     O. Katai, M. Ida, T. Sawaragi, and S. Iwai (Kyoto University, Japan)

Neural Network Based Predictive and Fuzzy Force Control for Robotic Rigid Disk
Grinding
     C. Kambhampati and K. Warwick (The University of Reading, U.K.)

On Some Attempts for Improving Learning Performance in Multilayer Neural
Networks of Backpropagation Methods
    T. Teraoka, I. Hatono, M. Umano, and H. Tamura (Osaka Univ., Japan)


ORGANIZED SESSION:  FUZZY SYSTEMS NEURO-COMPUTING III----------------------

Adaptive Control by Neural Networks with Application to Temperature Control
     S. Omatsu, M. Khalid, and J. Tanomura (University of Tokushima, Japan)
     
Adaptive Neural State Observer for Unknown Non Linear Plants
     F. Verona, A. Bicchi, G. De Gasperis, and A. Landi (Universita Degli
     Studi di Napoli, Italy)

Neural Network Based Robot Control
     C. Kambhampati, C. Zhimin, and K. Warwick (The University of Reading,
     U.K.)
     
VQ Controller Using Recurrent Neural Networks
     Y. Kojima, Y. Izui, S. Kyomoto, and T. Goda (Mitsubishi Electric Corp.,
     Japan)

Neural Networks and Inverse Problems in Measurement and Control
      S. Kitamura (Kobe Univ., Japan)


MECHATRONICS:  ELECTRO MECHANICAL DEVICES & SYSTEMS------------------------

Implementation of a Self-Tuning PD Controller on a Microcontroller
     G. Escobar and Y. Tang (National University of Mexico, Mexico)

Online Optimization of a Nonlinear Control Loop in the Case of aii Active Air
Spring Suspension
     R. Nordmann and A. Klimmek (Universitit Kaiserslauterii, Germany)

A Use of Ultrasonic Motor for Positioning Actuator
     R. Mitarai and H. Takeishi (Canon Inc., Japan)

Walking Drive-A New Precision Feed Drive
     E. Shamamoto and T. Moriwaki (Kobe University, Japan)


ORGANIZED SESSION: INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING I------------------------------ 

Sensor Fusion for In-Process Identification of Cutting Process Based on 
Neural Network Approach
     T. Moriwaki and Y. Mori (Kobe Univ., Japan)
     
A Study of Plasma Gun Orieiitatioii Control with Ultrasonic Sensors for
Thermal Spraying Robot
     A. Higashimoto, T. Watanabe, I. Murakami, Y. Kakno, and Y. Nakano (Kinki
     Univ.,  Japan)
 
Implementation of an Integrated FMS Model Plant
     M. Ko and J. Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)

A Neural Network Approach to Part-Machine Grouping in GT Manufacturing
     S. Lozano, L. Onieva, J. Larrafieta, and J. Teba (E.S. Ingenieros
     Industriales, Spain)


ORGANIZED SESSION: INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING II------------------------------ 

Roles of Computer Controllers in Manufacturing Cells for Performing Autonomous
Functions
     K. Yamagata, A. Iseki, and M. Miyaiio (Hiroshima Univ., Japan)

Methodology for Transfer of Designer's Knowledge to Maintenance Engineer
     Y. Kume, H. Jung, and M. Inuguchi (Univ. of Osaka Prefecture, Japan)

Determination of an Optimum Bending Sequence-Application of AI Techniques in
Production Planning
     H. Grabowski and S. Gotze (University of Karlsruhe, Germany)

Expert System as an Intelligent Support for Assembly Realization
     B. Borovac, S. Stankovski, and D. Seslija (University of Novi Sad,
     Yugoslavia)


ORGANIZED SESSION: VSS & ITS APPLICATION I ------------------------------ 

Variable Structure Approach for Motion Control Systems
     H. Hashimsoto (Univ. of Tokyo, Japan)
     
Adaptive Robust Sliding Mode Control
     Y. Chen and T. Mita (Toyo Electric Mfg., Japan)
     
Sliding Mode Control-Discrete Time Approach
     A. Jabbari and M. Tomizuka (University of California at Berkeley, U.S.A.)

Design of New Sliding Mode Controller for Uncertain Multivariable Systems
Using Switching Dynamics
     C. Park and D. Kim (Korea Univ., Korea)

Sliding Mode Coiitrof of Uncertain Systems
     Y. Fujisaki and K. Yasuda (Kobe Univ., Japan)

Chattering-Free Pulse-Width-Modulation Feedback Control Strategies in the
Regulation of Robotic Manipulators
      H. Sira-Ramirez and O. Llanes-Santiago (Univ. de Los Alides, Venezuela)


ORGANIZED SESSION: VSS & ITS APPLICATION II------------------------------ 

Dynamic Sliding Mode Control and Application to Robot Manipulators
     K. Furuta and Z. Qu (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)

Variable Structure Control of Flexible-Joint Robot Manipulators for Robust
Output Tracking Performance
     G. Park and D. Kim (Korea Univ., Korea)

Coordinated Control of Parallel-Chain Flexible Robotic Manipulators
     X. Xin and K. Young (National Univ. of Singapore, Singapore)

Variable Structure Control of Flexible Robotic Arm
     Y. Kuroe (Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan)

VSS Control of Robotic Manipulator by Joint Acceleration Controller
     K. Jezernik, B. Curk, and J. Harnik (Univ. of Maribor, Slovenia)


ORGANIZED SESSION: VSS & ITS APPLICATION III ------------------------------ 

Discontinuous Control of Sliding Base Isolated Structures under Earthquakes
     K. Young (Univ. of California, U.S.A.)

Sliding Modes in Direct Drive Robot Control
     A. Sabanovic and K. Ohnishi (Keio Univ., Japan)

DSP-Based Variable-Structured PI Speed Controller by Fuzzy Logic for Servo
Motor
     Y. Dote and K. Kaiio (Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan)

Robust Control of Permanent Magnet Motors: VSS Techniques Lead to Simple H/W
Implementation
     C. Rossi and A. Tonielli (Univ. of Bologna, Italy)

Sliding Mode Control for the Parallel Operation of Inverters
     V. Ramanarayanan (Indian Institute of Science, India)


ORGANIZED SESSION: PARALLEL MECHANISMS I------------------------------ 

KEYNOTE: Parallel Manipulator: State of the Art and Perspectives
     J. Merlet (INRIA, France)

Parallel Mechanisms in Robotics
     V. Zamanov (Technical Univ.-Sofia, Bulgaria)

Development of the Parallel Link Manipulator
     K. Nakashima, M. Kataoka, 0. Nagata, T. Wada, and T. Arai (Kawasaki Heavy
     Industries, Japan)

New Robotic Mechanism Using a Parallel Moving Platform
     K. Machida, Y. Toda, T. Iwata, S. Iikura, T. Komatsu, and T. Honda (ETL,
     Japan)


ORGANIZED SESSION: PARALLEL MECHANISMS II ------------------------------ 

An Analysis of Passive Impedance of 6-D.O.F. Direct-Drive Wrist Joint
     K. Maeda, K. Fujimoto, S. Tadokoro, and  T. Takamori (Marine Technical 
     College, Japan)
     
Design and Simulation of a Parallel Link Compliant Wrist
      M. Hashimoto and Y. Imamura (Kagoshima Univ., Japan)
     
Simulation Study of Dynamic Properties and Nodal Offset of Truss-Type 
Parallel Mechanism
      M. Tanaka and K. Hanahara (Osaka Univ., Japan)
     
Reduction Singularities in Kinematics Solution of the General Geometry 6-6 
Stewart Platform
     C. Innocenti and V. Parenti-Castelli (Univ. of Bologna, Italy)

Group Mathematics and Parallel Link Mechanisms
     J. Herve (Ecole Centrale Paris, France)


ORGANIZED SESSION:  PARALLEL MECHANISMS III------------------------------ 

Bilateral Control for Parallel Link Manipulators
     T. Arai, R. Stougliton, and G. Raju (MEL, Japan)

Design and Control of a Very Fast 6-DOF Parallel Robot
     M. Uchiyama, K. Iimura, F. Pierrot, K. Unno, and 0. Toyama (Tohoku 
     Univ.,  Japan)

Workspace of a Parallel-Link Crane
     S. Landsberger and A. Shanmugasundram (Cornell Univ., U.S.A.)

Bio-Para.Ilel Mechanism of Mastication Robot
     A. Takanishi, M. Kumei, H. Takanobu, and I. Kato (Waseda Univ., Japan)

A Minimal, Minimal Linkage: the Tension-Compression Parallel Link Manipulator
     S. Laiidsberger and T. Sheridan (Cornell Univ., U.S.A.)


ROBOTICS: PATH PLANNING -------------------------------------------------

Minimum-Time Trajectory Planning Along a Specified Path Under Dynamics 
Constraints
     T. Lee (National Taiwan Institute of Technology, R.O.C.)

Minimum-Time Trajectory Planning for Multi-Degrees-of- Freedoni System Under 
Average Heat Generation Restriction
     T. Teramoto and K. Ono (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)

Trajectory Planning Optmization for Two-DOF Planar Manipulator
     G. Abdou and E. Maruques (Concordia University, Canada)
     
Development of an Efficient and Suboptimal Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for
Planar Robots
     H. Huang and P. Lee (National Taiwan University, R.O.C.)
     
An Adequate Robot Modeling for Rapid and Good 3D Collision-Free Path Planning
     C. Balaguer, F. Rodriquez, J. Pastor, E. Gambao, R. Aracil, and A.
     Barrientos (Universidad Politenica de Madrid, Spain)

A Seven-League-Boots Algorithm for Path Planning in Configuration Spaces
     J. Nauta (University of Tweiite, The Netherlands)


ROBOTICS: MODELING & CONTROL --------------------------------------------

Design and Development of an Electric Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm for use
by People with Physical Disabilities
       S. Prior, P. Warner, and P. Oettinger (Middlesex Polytechnic, U.K.)

A Formal Model of Development of Cooperative Autonomous Robots
     A. Sowmiya (University of New South Wales, Australia)
    
On the Simulation of Friction in Robotics
     C. Pham (URA CNRS 823, ECN, France)
     
Modeling and Control of Flexible Robot Arm with Flexible Drive System
     H. Kanoh (Meiji University)

Intelligent Control in Robotics Through Real Tinie Distributed Blackboards
     M. Occello and M. Thomas (Univ. de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France)

Formal Determination of Controllability/Observability Matrices for
Multivariable Systems Modelied by Bond Graph
     A. Rahmani, C. Sueur, and G. Dauphin Tanguy (Ecole Ceiitrale de Lille,
     France)


ROBOTICS: ON-LINE CONTROL ----------------------------------------------

A Study on Tasks of Dealing with Moving Objects 
     Sakaguchi, S. Sato, and F. Miyazaki (Osaka University, Japan)
     
On-Line Recurrent Programming of a Mechanical Articulated System for a Fixed
Task
     V. Mahout and P. Lopez (I.N.S.A.T., France)
     
On-Iine Robot Path Planning for Continuous Processes
     C. Froissart alid P. Mechler (Laboratoire de Robotique de Paris, France)

Application of Parallel Computiiig to Robot Dynamics
     P. Sch@fer and W. Sclilelileii (University of Stuttgart, Germany)

     
PLENARY LECTURE -------------------------------------------------------

Physical Analogies for Rapid Robot Motion Planning
     Prof Gunther Schmidt (Munich Technical University, Germany)

ORGANIZED SESSION: MICRO MECHANICS--------------------------------------

KEYNOTE: Micro Flow Control Devices for Integrated Medical and Chemical
Analyzing Systems
     S. Shoji, M. Esashi, N. Rooij, alid B. Schoot (Tohoku Univ., Japan)

A Vacuum-compatible X-Y microactuator using the Levitational Effect of a
Superconductor
     Y. Maeda, K. Aihara, and H. Fujita (Univ. of Tokyo, Japan)
     
Insect Based Microrobot
     I. Shimoyama, Y. Ezura , and H. Miura (Univ. of Tokyo, Japan)
    
Applying Flexible Microactuators to Pipeline Interior Inspection Robots
     K. Suzumoori and A. Abe (Toshiba Corp., Japan)

A New Force-Controlled Micro Robotic Worktable Driven by Piezoelectrical
Element
     C. Hegao, S. Lining, and D. Xijuii (Harbin Institute of Technology,
     P.R.China)


ORGANIZED SESSION: CONTROL OF DEXTROUS MANIPULATION THROUGH SENSOR FEEDBACK 

Tactile Sensor Selection for Dextrous Manipulation
     R. Howe (Harvard Univ., U.S.A.)

Active Tactile Sensing by Robotic Fingers
     M. Kaneko (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)

Whole-Hand Robotic Manipulation: Considerations on Results and Open Problems
     C. Melchiorri and G. Vassura (Univ. of Bologna, Italy)

Dextrous Manipulation with the Utah/MIT Hand
     Z. Li (New York Univ., U.S.A.)

Recent Advances in Grasp Planning Task Representation and Learning Hybrid 
Control for Dexterous Manipulation
     G. Casalino, G. Cannata, and M. Aicardi (Univ. of Pisa, Italy)

Quadratic Programming for Dextrous Dual-Arm Manipulation
     M. Uchiyama and Y. Kanamori (Tohoku Univ., Japan)

New Issues in the Kinematics, Dynamics and Control of Whole-Arm Manipulation
     A. Bicchi and D. Prattichizzo (Univ. of Pisa, Italy)


ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS ----------------------------------------------------

Experimental Identification and Control of an Industrial Manipulator
     F. Pluliiet, A. Bennami, and N. M'Sirdi (Laboratoire de Robotique de
     Paris, France)

Identification of Base Parameters of a Direct Drive Arm - A New Expermental
Result
     K. Osuka, S. Endo, M. Tomizuka, T. Ono, and H. Mayeda (University of 
     Osaka Prefecture, Japan)

A Six Degree of Freedom Robot Measurement System 1: A Precision Universal
Joint
     J. Prenninger, M. Vincze, S. Decker, H. Gander, and P. Mayerl
     (Technical University, Vienna, Austria)

An Integrated System for Inverse Kinematics Using a New Numerical Method
     R. Matone, M. Tsuzuki, E. Cabral, P. Miyagi, and  L. Moscato  (University 
     of Sio Paulo, Brazil)

Kinematic Calibration of Industrial Robots
     J. Yao (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden)

A Low-cost Measuring System for Robot Partial Calibration
     Z. Zhaiig, G. Meijer, and F. Tuijiman (University of Amsterdam, The
     Netherlands)


MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY I------------------------------ 

Automatic Generation of NC Tapes for Machining Tools
     Y. Okawa and M. Miyazaki (Osaka University, Japan)

Development of the Autonomous Guided Vehicle System Using Laser Navigation
Method
     N. Ida (Mitubisi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan)

Development of Shape Discrmination Method of Moving Parts Based on Fuzzy
Inference and Automatic Part's Tracking and Picking-up System
     S. Okada, M. Imade, H. Miyauchi, T. Sumimoto andd H. Yamamoto (Government
     Industrial Research Institute Chugoku, Japan)

Intelligent Systems in Maiiufacturing
     S. Tzafestas and K. Valavainis (National Technical University of Athens,
     Greece)


MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY II------------------------------ 

Development of a Rule-Based Graphic Simulator for Flexible Manufacturing
Systems
     H. Huaiig (National Taiwan University, R.O.C.)

Wafer Fab Management Optimization Using Simulation
     Cardarelli and P. Pelagagge (University of L'Aquila, Italy)

Information System in Distributed Intelligent Automation Processes
     M. Bayart and M. Staroswiecki (Universite des Sciences et Technologies de
     Lille)

CAD Model Based System for Visual Inspection
     J. Majumdar, A. Hameed, and K. Rangarakan (Center for Artificial 
     Intelligence and Robotics, India)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS   ------------------------------ 

KEYNOTE: Fault Diagnosis in Dynamic Systems
     P. Frank (Univ. of Dulsburg, Germany)

Failure Diagnosis Under Uncertain Environments by Use of Failure Diagnosis
Tables
    T. Kohda and K. Ioue (Kyoto University, Japan)

A Model of Fuzzy Fault Diagnoses and tlie Application to Diagnosing the Faults
of the Transformer
     T. Li and J. Liu (Northeast China inst. of Electric Power Eng.,
     P.R.China)

Intelligent Process Diagnosis for Quality Assurance in Manufacturing
     A. Villa and C. Murari (Politecnco di Torino, Italy)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS ------------------------------ 

Observer Based Fault Detection of Robots Enhanced by Characteristic Curves
     H. Schneider and P. Frank (Universitat Duisburg, Germany)

Observer-Based Detection and Classification in Pseudo-Euclidean Space of
External Disturbance Types for Supervision of Turbogeiierators
     H. Nern, H. Soliman, and H. Eldin (Univ. of Wuppertal, Germany)

Knowledge Aided Model-Based Approach to Failure Diagnosis of Adaptively
Controlled Systems
     K. Kumamaru S. Nonaka, K. Inoue, and T. Nakashima (Kyustiu Institute of
     Technology, Japan)

Model Based Approach to tlie Real-Time Fault Diagnosis
     K. Okuda and N. Miyasaka (Osaka Gas Co., Japan)

Modified Schemes of Sequential Probability Ratio Test for Incipient Failure
Detection in Dynamic Systems
     M. Takahashi, M. Kitamura, and O. Glockler (Tohoku University, Japan)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS ------------------------------ 

Information Diversification for Improving Diagnostic Reliability in Complex
Dynamic Processes
     M. Kitamura, M. Kuchimura, and H. Furukawa (Tohoku University,
     Japan)

Multi-Sensor Based Active Error Detection, Diagnosis and Recovery for Flexible
Assembly
     Z. Yuan and A. Delchambre (CRIF/WTCM, Belgium)

Structural Approach for Fault Detection and Isolation ni Discrete Event
Systems
     M. Staroswiecki, M. Bayart, and J. Cassar (Uinversity des Science et
     Technologies de Lille, France)

Development of Fault Diagnosis System for Airline and Motor Ship Machineries
     Y. Miyamoto, M. Kato, K. Nishino, S. Fukuda, and M. Hayashi (Kawasaki
     Heavy Industry Co., Japan)

Acoustic Diagnosis with Neural Networks
     M. Kotani, K. Uno, H. Matsumoto, and T. Kanagawa (Kobe University,
     Japan)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SCHEDULING I ------------------------------ 

Some Multiobjective Scheduling Problems
     H. Ishii (Okayama Univ., Japan)

A Siniultaneous Optimization of Tool Allocation and Scheduling for FMS'S: An
Application of Simulated Annealing
     H. Kise, Y. Karuno, and H. Matsumoto (Kyoto Institute of Technology,
     Japan)

Maintenance of Diversity in a Genetic Algorithm and an Application to the
Jobshop Scheduling
     H. Tamaki and Y. Nishikawa (Kyoto Univ., Japan)

Conflict-Centered Scheduling: A Distributed Multi-Agent Approach
     J. Wang and P. Caspart (Tsinghua University, P.R.China)

The Canonical Digraph Decomposition Applied to the Simplification of the
Single Machine Scheduling Problem
     M. Staroswiecki, M. Amniamou, and M. Happiette (Universite' des Sciences
     et Technologies de Lille)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SCHEDULING ------------------------------ 

KEYNOTE: Methods to Efficiently Operate an FMS Over Time
     K. Stecke (Univ. of Michigan, U.S.A.)

A Project Planning Method With Time Constraints
     S. Fujii and K. Kaneda (Kobe Univ., Japan)

A Definition of Reference Set as a Tool for Production Policy Development
     H. Fujmioto and P. Abril (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan)

Evaluation of the Impact of Plant and Production Management Automation on
Job-Shop Manufacturing Performances
     M. Pessina, A. Pozzetti, and A. Sianest (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)

     
ORGANIZED SESSION: SCHEDULING  ------------------------------ 

Knowledge-Based On-Line Scheduling for Flexible Manufacturing
     I. Hatono, M. Umano, and H. Tamura (Osaka Univ., Japan)

Analysis of Dynamic Scheduling of Job-shop Schedulnig and Its Improvement by
Using Intelligent Algorithms
     T. Watanabe, H. Tokumaru, and Y. Hashimoto (Ritsumeikan Univ., Japan)

Optimal Scheduling Models under JIT Environments
     S. Miyazaki (Okayama Univ., Japan)

Strategic Scheduling: A Goal Based Macro to Micro Scheduling System
     V. Michell (Dan and Bradstreet Software, U.K.)

Integrated Order Rele,@e and Scheduling for Embedded Flexible Manufacturing
Systems
     K. Kleeberg and K. Hansmann (Univ. of the Bundeswehr Hamburg, Germany)


ROBOTICS: 3-D VISION --------------------------------------------------

3-D Vision Sensor Using Auto-Adaptative Decision Parameters
     A. Bensrhair, P. Miclie, and R. Debrie (Laboratoire Capteurs
     Instrumentation et Analyse, France)

Statistical Reliability of 3D Interpretation from Images
     K. Kanatani (Gumma University, Japan)

An Automatic System for High Speed 3-D Objects Recogintion Using Fiber Grating
Vision Sensor
     K. Terada, K. Nakazawa, S. Yuta, and M. Nakajima (Keio University, Japan)
     
Tracking a Moving Object by an Active Vision System: PANTHER-VZ
     J. Miura, T. Tanaka, Y. Shirai, and M. Asada (Osaka University, Japan)
     
Occlusion Cues for 3-D Stereoscopic Display
     M. Idesawa (Riken, Japan)

     
ROBOTICS: ENVIRONMENT SENSORING ------------------------------ 

Vehicle Guidance System Using On-board Laser Beam Emitters and Corner Cubes
along the Course
     T. Tsuniura, H. Okubo, and N. Komatsu (University of Osaka Prefecture,
     Japan)

Environment Recognition Using a Virtual Corner Point
     M. Park, H. Kim, and M. Paxk (Yonsei University, Korea)
     
Omnidirectional Visual Sensor Using Fish-eye Lens for a Mobile Robots in the
Precincts
     J. Kurata, S. Tadokoro, T. Takamori, and T. Tanaka (Kansai University,
     Japan)

Development of Welding Line Detecting Sensor System
     T. Nakamura, K. Tanaka, K. Hayakawa, K. Mori, and M. Tsuge
     (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Japan)


PLENARY LECTURE ------------------------------ 

Perspective of Future Generation Manufacturing Systems
     Prof. Yuji Furukawa (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan)

     
ORGANIZED SESSION: MOTION CONTROL  

KEYNOTE: Adaptive VS Learning Control for Compliaiit N-Link Robotic System
with Flexibilities
     M. Cotsaftis (UR/CENFAR, France)

A Single Link Dual Actuation System for High Speed and High Accuracy
     T. Koyama (Nippondenso Co., Ltd., Japan)

Multi-Robot Manipulation of Distributed Parameter Payloads
     J. Mills (Toronto Univ., Canada)

Stability of Manlpulators Niteracting with Unstructured and Structured Dynamic
Environments
     J. Colgate (Northwestern Univ., U.S.A.)


ORGANIZED SESSION: MOTION CONTROL ------------------------------ 

A Reduction of Feedback Control Computation for Redundant Manipulators
     Y. Inoue, S. Kitamura, and Y. Kidawara (Kobe University, Japan)

Robust and Adaptive Control of Robotic Systems: Experimental Hardware Issues
     A. Goldeiiberg, K. Shimmoga, G. Liu, Y. Hu, and C. Zhou (Univ. of
     Toronto, Canada)

Continuous Path and Velocity Control of the RTX SCARA Type Robot-Three
Approaches and the Use of Transputer
     Y. Song and R. De Keyser (University of Gent, Beigium)

Adaptive Controller for Robot Manipulators with Elastic Joints Using Passive
Feedback Systems Approach
     A. Benallegue and N. M'Sirdi (Laboratoire de Robotique de Paris, France)

A Robust Robotic Manipulator Controller Based on P-D MRAC for Payload
Adaptability
     S. Amin and A. Morris (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SENSOR FUSION & INTEGRATION------------------------------ 

KEYNOTE: Sensor Fusion and Integration: Issues, Approaches wid Future Trends
     R. Luo (North Carolina St. Univ., U.S.A.)

Reconstruction of 3-D Scene Structure by Integrating Color and Range
Information
     A. Okmoto, M. Asada, and Y. Shirai (Osaka Univ., Japan)

Navigation of 4-Legged Robot for Terrain Based on Sensor Fusion
     T. Oomichi and Y. Fuke (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan)

System for the Remote Monitoring and Control of Robotized Devices
     F. Chavand, E. Colle, M. Mallem, and A. Loukil (Laboratoire de Robotique
     d'Evry, France)


ORGANIZED SESSION: SENSOR FUSION & INTEGRATION------------------------------ 

Audio-Visual Fusion Using Multi-Input Hidden Marcov Model
     T. Aono and M. Ishikawa (Univ. of Tokyo, Japan)

An integrated Support for Fusing Perceptual Information
     F. Rmparany (Cap Cemini Innovation, France)

Flexible Control of Autonomous Vehicle Utilizlng Hierarchical Map and Planning
     M. Niizuma, Y. Kawano, M. Tomizawa, M. Sugiyama, and S. Degawa
     (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Japan)

A Neural Network Approach to Sensorimoto Fusion - Intentional Sensing for
Recognizing Three-Dimensional Objects -
     D. Masumoto, T. Kimoto, and S. Nagata (Fujitsu Lab., Japan)

A Software Architecture for Perception Planning
     A. De Campos and M. De Macedo (LNETI-DEE, Portugal)

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS:  INFORMATION MODEL & DATABASE TECHNOLOGY ---------------

Manufacturing Software Enviroinment for Future Flexible Automation
     E. Arai (Shizuoka University, Japan)
     
An Integrated Design-Aid Tool for Flexible Assembly Systems: A Case Study
     H. Lee and K. Stecke (Southern Illinois University, U.S.A.)
     
Automatic Calculation of Dimensions and Tolerances in Manufacturing
     G. Zhaiig (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland)
     
Tolerance Design in CIM: The State-of-the-Art
     G. Zhang (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland)

Formal Models of Flexibility for Manufacturing Systems
     P. Vaickeiiaers and H. Brussel (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium)
     
Identifications of Lathe Alignment Error by Measuring Machined Part
     F. Tanaka, T. Kishinami, and M. Yamada (Hokkaido University, Japan)


MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS:  INFORMATION MODEL & DATABASE TECHNOLOGY--------------

A Product Modeling System Considering Geometric Constraints and Its
Application to Basic Design of Machine Tools
     N. Sugimura and T. Moriwaki (Kobe University, Japan

Axiomatic Measures of Part and Process Flexibility in Advanced Manufacturing
Systems:
     S. Benjaafar and J. Talavage (Purdue University, USA)

Information Flow Description Oriented Database for Mastery of Factory
Communications
     Z. Mammeri (CER-ENSAM, France)

Universal Language Tools for Integrated Computer Systems
     A. Voevudko (The Ukraine Academy of Sciences, Ukraine)

An Intelligent Knowledge Based Process Planning and Fixturing System Using
Step Standard
     M. Gulesin and R. Jones (Coventry Polytechnic, England)
     

ORGANIZED SESSION: SCHEDULING -----------------------------------------

I-CAPE: An Expert System for Production Planning in Plastic Molding Factory 
     A. Abe, T. Maeda, M. Ishiguro, and A. Nagai (Matsushita Electric
     Industrial Co., Ltd., Japan)      

Production Instruction Expert System for Bumper Coating Line 
     N. Kurosu and M. Fujii (Toyota Motor, Japan)      

The Scheduling Expert System for Contijiuous Annealing Line 
     T. Iwatani, K. Nose, M. Konishi, and H. Nakano (Kobe Steel, Ltd., Japan) 
     
Schedule and Control of Conveyer in Automatic Shop Floor for 
One of a Kind Production 
     Y. Tu, T. Gade, and H. Holm (University of Aalborg, Demmark)     

Testing Rules for a Scheduling Expert System in a Steel Plant 
     J. Larraneta, L. Onieva, and S. Lozano (E.S. Ingenieros Industriales,
     Spain) 


NEW TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT CONTROL ------------------------------ 
   
A Layered Neural Network for Training Information Generation Motion Control    
    S. Hosogi (Fujitsu Laboratories LTD. , Japan)    

Robot Motion Control Using Auto-Tunnig Fuzzy Acceleration Controller        
     K. Ohnishi, H. Tsuchikawa, and Y. Ogino (Osaka Institute of Technology,
     Japan)    

A New Self-Organizing Fuzzy Controller with the Neural Network        
     S. Shao and C. Liang (China Textile University, P.R.China)    

Modeling Manned Traffic Systems        
     P. Wewerinke (University of Twente, Netherlands)   

A Framework for Distributed Intelligent Control       
     P. Subaic and S. Vranes (Institute "Mihajlo Pupin")    


NEW TECHNOLOGY: INTELLIGENT CONTROL ------------------------------ 
  
An Iterative Learning Fuzzy Control for Multi-Link Manipulators    
     K. Watanabe, S. Jin, and S. Tzafestas (Saga University, Japan)  

An Autonomous Robot System Controlled by Neural Networks    
     K. Tanaka, M. Shimizu, and K. Tsuchiya (Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan)

      
An After-Blow Expert System Based on Fuzzy Operating Network    
     Z. DeLing and X. Qiang (Univ. of Science & Technology Beijing, P.R.China)
       
A State Estimator for Distributed Parameter Systems    
     M. Hattori, S. Tadokoro, and T. Takamori (Kobe University, Japan)
       
How to Modelize The Uncertainties by Multivalue Code    
     B. V. and P. A. (University of Metz, France)  


ORGANIZED SESSION: MOTION CONTROL  ------------------------------ 

Hybrid Position and force Control with Unsteady Assembly Dynamics    
     H. Wapenhans, W. Sevfferth, and F. Pfeiffer (Technische Universitat
     Munchen, Germany)
      
On Synthesis of a Hybrid Position/Force Controller for Robot Manipulators    
     H. Mayeda, N. Ikeda, and K. Miyaji (Ritsumeikan University, Japan)
      
Principle of Orthogonalization for Hybrid Control of Robot Manipulators    
     S. Arimoto (University of Tokyo, Japan)
      
Adaptive Hybrid Force-Position Control for Constrained Manipulation    
     A. Benali and N. M'sirdi (Laboratoire de Robotique de Paris, France)
      
Stiffness Compensation to Reduce Vibrations in Assembly Operation Using Hybrid
Control    
     F. Luo, T. Yamashita, S. Sagara, Y. Takahashi, and K. Wada (Kyushu
     Institute of Technology, Japan)
     
Hybrid Control of Robot Manipulators in Contact with Rigid Environments    
     X. Di, C. Mian, and G. Weibing (Beijing Univ. of Aeronautics and
     Astronautics, P.R.China)      


ORGANIZED SESSION: MOTION CONTROL  ------------------------------ 

Robust Control of Pneumatic Servo Systems Using a Disturbance Observer
      T. Noritsugu and M. Takaiwa (Okayama University, Japan)     

H(infinity) Control of a Robot Manipulator Using the Loop Shaping Design
Procedure    
      M. Fujita, H. Kagaya, and F. Matsumura (JAIST, Hokuriku, Japan)    

The Improved Torque Observer for Robust Control of Direct Drive Robot
Manipulators         
     H. Lin, T. Maruliashi, and Y. Kuroe (Osaka Sangyo University, Japan)    

Robustness and Stability of Actuator Based on Dynamic Impedajice Matching      
    S. Kobayashi and T. Takaniori (Kobe City College of Technology, Japan)   

H-infinity as a Tool for Control Assessment in Mechatroincs        
     H. Bleuler and R. Herzog (University of Tokyo, Japan) 


ORGANIZED SESSION: MOTION CONTROL------------------------------ 
  
Control of Impact for a Hammering Robot Using a Flexible Arm       
     T. Izumi and Y. Hidaka (Yamaguchi Univ., Japan)   

Hierarchical Multiple PLobot Control by Using Contact Force Measurements    
     Z. Wen-hong, X. Yu-gen, and Z. Zhong-jun (Jiaotong University, P.R.China)

     
A Dynamical Approach to Force Control without Force Sensor       
     T. Murakami, F. Yu, and K. Ohnishi (Keio Univ., Japan)  

Robust Impedance Control and its Application to Peg Insertion      
     T. Harada, Y. Nishida, H. Nagaoka, and N. Kimura (Kobe Steel, Ltd.,
     Japan)  

Force Control for Robotic Deburring      
     M. Liu (Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany) 


ORGANIZED SESSION: FLEXIBLE SPACE STRUCTURES ------------------------------ 

KEYNOTE: Dynamics and Control of Advanced Space Systems - An Overview     
     Y. Okami (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)
        
Dynamics and Control of Flexible Space Robots     
     L. Meirovitch (Virginia Polytech. Inst. and State Univ., U.S.A.)
        
Symbolic Multi-Body Formalism for Space Manipulators    
     J. Sadigh and A. Misra (McGill Univ., Canada)
        
The Role of Flexible Multibody Dynamics Capabilities for In-Space Assembly of
Space Structures    
     K. Park, M. Natori, and J. Chiou (Univ. of Colorado, U.S.A.)
      
Robust Controller Design for LSS Attitude Control and Expermiental
Demonstration         
     Y. Chida, T. Kida, 1. Yamaguchi, M. Mine, and H. Soga (Toshiba Corp.,
     Japan)
    
Distributed Modenng and Control of Multibody Systems
     K. Young (Lawrence Livermore National Lab., U.S.A.)     


ORGANIZED SESSION: FLEXIBLE SPACE STRUCTURES------------------------------ 
 
Modeling and Vibration Control of Flexible Solar Array Paddles
     F. Matsuno, M. Hatayama, H. Senda, and Y. Sakawa (Kobe University, Japan)
    
Control of a Space Robot at Capturing a Targe
     S. Yoshikawa and K. Yamada (Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan)
    
Investigation of the Robustness of an End-Effecter Trajectory Tracker for 
Structurally Flexible Manipulators
     J. Carusone and G. D'Eleuterio (Univ. of Toronto, Canada)
    
Optimal Slewing Control of a Flexible Space Structure in Minimum-Time
     H. Fujii (Tokyo Metropolitan Inst. of Tech., Japan)
    
Reaction Rejection Techniques for the Control of Space Robotic Structures
     J. Xu, P. Bainum, and F. Li (Howard Univ., U.S.A.)
    
Nonlinear Control of the Space-Based Flexible Manipulators
     V. Modi and F. Karray (Univ. of British Columbia, Canada)     


NEW TECHNOLOGY: FLEXIBLE MANIPULATORS   ------------------------------ 

Simulation Based Analysis of Elastic Multi-Arm Robot Control in Cooperative
Motion
     M. Svinin, H. Bruhm, and H. Tolle (Darmstadt Technical University,
     Germany)
    
Finite-Dimensional MRAC Method for Flexible One-Link Arms Subject to Random 
Disturbances
     J. Kaneko and H. Kano (Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, Japan)
    
Configuration-Dependent Vibration Control of Multi-Link Spatial Flexible
Manipulators
     A. Konno and M. Uchiyama (Tohoku University, Japan)
    
Design of Flexible Hydromechanical Manipulators with Active Control Against 
Fatique and Vibrations
     E. Keskinen, M. Hirvoneli, and R. Tuokko (Tempere Univ. of Technology,
     Finland)
    
Shape Determination of Flexible Space Structures by Using a Remote Optical 
Sensing System
     H. Okubo, N. Komatsu, 0. Fukutomi, and T. Tsumura (University of Osaka 
     Prefecture, Japan)         


NEW TECHNOLOGY: PETRI NET  ------------------------------ 

Optimization of Multi-Pass Turning with Constraints    
     S. Yeo, Y. Wong, and M. Rahmnan (Nanyang Technological Univ., Singapore)
        
Applications of Petri Net to Modeling and Scheduling Problems of Flexible
Manufacturing System Using Robots    
     S. Li, T. Takamori, and S. Tadokoro (Kobe University, Japan)
        
Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems Using Petri Nets    
     Q. Chen and J. Luh (University of California, U.S.A.)
        
A FMS Coordination System: An Approach Based on High-Level Petri Net    
     J. Farities, J. Cardoso, and J. Cury (Uinversidade Federal de Santa
     Catarina, Brazil)
        
The Petrus Control System    
     M. Rillo (Universidade de Sio Paulo, Brazil)
        
Specification of Task Control for Production Systems    
     P. E. Miyagi, D. J. Santos F., and J. Arakaki (University of Sao Paulo,
     Brazil)
        
Flow Systems: Theory and Applications   
     A. Rubchinsky (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys, Russia)         


MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: PROCESS MODEL -------------------------------------

Map Event Management System   
     T. Kinoshita (IBM Japan, Ltd., Japan)
        
Concurrent Processing of Product Modeling and Fault Simulation for Intelligent
Design
     Aid T. Murayama and F. Oba (Hiroshima University, Japan)
        
Designing of an ABC Model for Public Sector Engineering Enterprises   
     M. Lal and R. Rai (Banaras Hindu University, India)
        
A New Approach for Process Diagnosis and Management in Manufacturing Systems 
     R. Jagadeesh and A. Babu (S.J.C.E., India)
        
A DSS Generator for Process Control  
     M. Chidambaram (Fenner (India) Ltd., India)         


MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS:  MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS -----------------------

Evaluation Method for Geometrical Forms in Coordinate Metrology         
     P. Ikonomov, F. Tanaka, T. Kishnami, H.  Okamoto, and T. Sasaki 
     (Hokkaido  University, Japan)
    
Strategic Manufacturing Through Client-Server Architecture:
     V. Michell (Dun and Bradstreet Software, U.K.)
    
Evaluation of Polished Surface for Automation of Polishing Work
     Y. Takeuchi, N. Asakawa, and D. Ge (The Univ. of Electro-Communications, 
     Japan)
    
BOM Induced Effects in MRP Based Systems-A Simulation Study
     G. Agarwal and A. Babu (Engineering College, India)
    
The Organization of Human-Oriented CIM
     N. Matsuo (Daikin Industries, Ltd., Japan)
    
Human Errors Analysis for Preventing Accidents
     A. Yemelyanov (Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economy, Russia)     


MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS -------------------------

A New Approach to Simulation of Mechanical Systems with Unilateral Frictional 
Constraints: Applications to Robotics and Manufacturing
     Y. Wang and R. Kumar (University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)
    
AGVSim-Software for Design, Control and Simulation of the AGV System in CIM 
Environment
     G. Colak and B. Borovac (University of Novi Sad, Yugoslavia)
    
Operational Control for an Automatic and Intelligent Packing System
     A. Barrientos, A. Yela, H. Amaris, R. Aracil, and C. Balaguer
     (Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain)
    
Automatic Testing Line for Electric and Magnetic Properties of Electrical
Steel
     T. Ikeda and T. Hosokawa (Kawasaki Steel Corp., Japan)
    
Mechatrorncs, Robotics and Manufacturing for Disassembly and Recycling:  A 
New Perspective for Industrial Automation alid Robotics Research
     P. Dario (Scuola Superiore S. Anna, Italy)     


ROBOTICS: ROBOT ASSEMBLY -------------------------------------------------

An Intelligent Wrist Mechanism for Robot Assembly of Chamferless Parts
     D. Gweon and C. Jung (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and    
     Technology, Korea)
    
A Finite State Control Model for Flexible Robotized Assembly Cell 
    Z. Yuan and A. Delchambre (CRIF/WTCM, Belgium)   

Diagnosing Contact Situations in Intelligent Robotics       
     M. Spreng (University of Karlsruhe, Germany) 


ORGANIZED SESSION: INTELLIGENT MOBILE ROBOT  -------------------------------

KEYNOTE: Vision Boxed Autonomous Mobile Robots       
     V. Graefe (Univ. der Bundeswelir Munchen, Germany)  

Coordinated Motion Control for Multiple Industrial Mobile Robots Transporting
a Material      
     M. Hashimoto, F. Oba, and H. Nakahara (Hiroslmiia University, Japan)  

Mobile Robot Localization Using Integrated Dead Reckoning ajid La-ser/Corner
Cube Based Location Systems      
     M. Hashimoto, F. Oba, Y. Fujikawa, K. Imamaki, and T. Nishida (Hiroshima
     University, Japan) 

Motion Planning in Time-Varying Environments for Mobile Robots     
     X. Ning and S. Shihuang (China Textile University, P.R.China)

Path Planning for Multiple Mobile Robots by Using Genetic Algorithm     
     T. Shibata, T. Fukuda, K. Kosuge, and F. Arai (Nagoya University, Japan) 
     

ROBOTICS: AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT ------------------------------------------

A Study on In-Pipe Moving Robot Using Piezoelectric Elements    
     S. Sakano and N. Ogura (Nihon University, Japan)
        
The Inspection Robot for Nuclear Power Station and its Control System    
     C. Wanxingjiang and W. Lanweitian (Hubei Machinery & Electronics Research
     Institute, P.R.China)        

Towards Intelligent & Autonomous Robot to Detect Explode Post-War Maies in
Desert Area of Kuwait   
     T. Szuba (Kuwait University, Kuwait)
       
Rough Terrain Robot with 4 Turn Over Track Frames (Miniature Model)   
     T. Torii, T. Matsuda, K. Takagi, and T. Sakamoto (Komatsu Ltd., Japan)
      
Motion Estimation of a Mobile Robot with Uncadenced Bearings Only Measurements 
     0. Devise and C. Doncarli (Laboratoire d'Autoiiiatique de Nantes, France)

       
ROBOTICS: CELLULAR ROBOT ---------------------------------------------------

Self Organizing Manipulator System Based on the Concept of Cellular Robotic
System
     T. Fukuda, G. Xue, F. Arai, K. Kosuge, H. Asama, H. Omori, I. Endo, and
     H. Kaets (Nagoya University, Japan)
   
Distributed Sensing, Control and Planning -Cellular Robotics Approach-
    T. Ueyama, T. Fukuda, and F. Arai (Nippondenso Co., Ltd., Japan)
   
Towards a Modular Standard for Robotic System Design and Programming
    G. Barrall and K. Warwick (University of Reading, U.K.) 

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