Main Theme:Mechatronics is an ever-widening field involving actuators/sensors, electronics/mechanics, controls, system design/integration, and beyond. The aim of the symposium is to promote the research, development and application in this field. Following the success of the first and the second AISM, this symposium will bring together researchers and engineers in this multidisciplinary field to stimulate new ideas, to share knowledge in practical problems and solutions, as well as to facilitate cooperation for the future. The main theme of AISM2008 is "Reclaim the Earth and the Human Society." The scope of the symposium includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Measurement and Control in Mechatronic Systems

• Sensing and measurement in mechatronic systems
• Actuators and control in mechatronic systems
• Vibration and noise assessment or control
• Opto-mechatronic systems>
• Info-mechatronics
• Non-destructive diagnosis and inspection

Mechatronics in Manufacturing and Automation

• Mechatronics in industrial automation
• Mechatronics in manufacturing processes
• Mechatronics in service automation
• Vision-based mechatronic systems
• Robotics and motion control
• Assistive and humanoid robots

Modeling and Design of Mechatronic Systems

• Modeling, simulation and analysis of mechatronic systems
• Design, optimization and integration of mechatronic devices/systems
• Fuzzy systems and neural networks in mechatronics
• Intelligence and learning in mechatronic systems and man-machine interface
• Novel techniques and materials in mechatronics

Micro-Mechatronics

• Micro- and nano-mechatronics
• Micro-sensors and micro-actuators
• Mechatronics in MEMS
• Mechatronics in electronic packaging

Applications of Mechatronics

• Sea, air and space transportation
• Automotive and rail systems
• biomedical and healthcare applications
• Biomechanics and Biomimetics
• Rescue and Security
• Consumer appliances and home automation
• Large antennas and radio telescopes
• Mechatronics Education
• Other novel applications of mechatronics

Moreover, following the main theme of this symposium, special sessions focused on "Mechatronic Technologies for Agriculture, Ecology and Human Life" will be organized.

Important Dates:

• January 31, 2008 Organized Session Proposal (with at least 5 papers per session)
• March 31, 2008 Extended Abstract Submission
• April 30, 2008 Notification of Acceptance/Reject
• June 30, 2008 Final Manuscripts Submission
• August 27-31, 2008 AISM2008 in Sapporo

Paper Submission:All authors should submit an Extended Abstract of 1 page as a PDF file including representing figures or tables by March 31, 2008. The Final Manuscripts will be submitted as a PDF file by June 30, 2008. The length of Final Manuscripts must be within 6 pages using our template. Before submission, please carefully confirm the submission guideline in the author information page on the AISM2008 web site. http://www.ssc-lab.com/AISM2008/

Awards and Special Issues:AISM2008 Best Paper Award and Best Student Paper Award will present to the author(s) and young student author(s) of the excellent papers respectively. Moreover, outstanding papers will be invited to the special issues of Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics or International Journal of Automation Technology which are published by Fuji Technology Press.
- Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics
http://www.fujipress.jp/JRM/
- International Journal of Automation Technology
http://www.fujipress.jp/IJAT/

Venue:Hokkaido University is one of the most historic universities in Japan. It is located in the heart of Sapporo City, 40 minutes from Shin-Chitose International Airport by JR railway, and 10 minutes walking from Sapporo Station. Premier shopping, dining, entertainment, sightseeing spots and hotels are nearby.
- Hokkaido University
http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/
- Sapporo Convention Bureau (Travel Information)
http://www.conventionsapporo.jp/

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