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The interest in climbing and walking
robots (CLAWAR) has remarkably augmented over recent years.
Novel solutions for complex and very diverse application fields
(exploration/intervention in severe environments, personal services,
emergency rescue operations, transportation, entertainment,
medical, etc.), has been anticipated by means of a large progress
in this area of robotics. Moreover, the amalgamation of original
ideas and related innovations, the search for new potential
applications and the use of state of the art supporting technologies,
permits to foresee an important step forward and a significant
socio-economic impact of advanced robot technology in the forthcoming
years. In response to the technical challenges in the development
of these sophisticated machines, a significant research and
development effort has to be undertaken. It concerns embedded
technologies (for power sources, actuators, sensors, information
systems), new design methods, adapted control techniques for
highly redundant systems, as well as operational and decisional
autonomy and human/robot co-existence.
Following the preceding editions, this
7th CLAWAR Conference is aiming to continue offering the international
scientific community one of the most excellent forums for academics,
researchers and industrialists interested in this motivating area of climbing
and walking robots.
This event is organised by
the Thematic Network "CLAWAR
2", funded by the European Commission under the
GROWTH
Programme.
Letter from the Chairman and Call
for Papers
Prospective authors are kindly asked to
submit extended abstracts in English (the official language of the Conference).
The abstracts (approximately 1000 words and figures) must be sent to the
organisers following the instructions provided on this conference web site (updated
25th May 2004).
Only high level original contributions
will be accepted on the basis of a careful reviewing procedure. Both papers and
posters will be allocated an equal number of pages in the proceedings. Special
Sessions on appropriate topics are also encouraged.
CLAWAR 2004 SCHEDULE
Abstract Submission by
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