JSPS Japanese-German Colloquium on Robotics

18 Nov 2006 - 21 Nov 2006

Venue: Hotel am Schlosspark
Schlossstr. 7, 85737 Ismaning
Tel: 089/961-020, Fax: 089/961-2681
http://www.hotelamschlosspark.de
Contact point: Makoto Kaneko

Preliminary Schedule:

18 Nov 2006, Saturday:

19:30 Reception

19 Nov 2006, Sunday:

08:50-09:00 Welcoming Address by JSPS Bonn Office
Prof. Dr. Yasuo Tanaka, Director JSPS Bonn Office

09:00-09:30 Advances in Robotics and Mechatronics – From Space to Surgery:
Talk by Prof. Gerd Hirzinger (Coordinator of German Side)
Chaired by Makoto Kaneko CV Abstract

09:30-10:40 High-Tech Robotics (Part 1)
Chaired by Dr. Jun Ueda and Prof. Jürgen Rossmann
3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Real-Time High Speed Vision as Hyper Human Technology:
Dr. Idaku Ishii (Hiroshima University) CV Abstract

2. Gel Machine Based on Muscle Proteins of Actin and Myosin:
Dr. Akira Kakugo (Hokkaido University) CV Abstract

3. Separable Instruments for Laparoscopic Surgery:
Dr. Toshio Takayama (Tokyo Institute of Technology) CV Abstract

10:40-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:10 High-Tech Robotics (Part 2)
Chaired by Dr. Akira Kakugo and Dr. Dirk Wollherr
3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. KUKA on the way from Industrial to Service Robotics:
Dr. Johannes Kurth (Kuka Robotics Inc.) CV Abstract

2. Fluidic Lightweight Robot Systems:
Dr. Stefan Schulz (Institute of Applied Informatics, FZ Karlsruhe) CV Abstract

3. Miniaturized Robots for Surgical Procedures:
Dr. Kirill Koulechov (TU München) CV Abstract

12:10-13:30 Lunch

13:30-14:00 High Speed Hyper Human Technology Opens a New World:
Talk by Prof. Makoto Kaneko (Coordinator of Japan Side)
Chaired by Dr. Martin Buss CV Abstract

14:00-15:10 Human-Robot Joint Action (Part 1)
Chaired by Tetsuya Ogata and Dr. Johannes Kurth
3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Multiscale Neural Simulation towards Human-Oriented Innovation:
Dr. Mihoko Otake (The University of Tokyo) CV Abstract

2. Biologically-inspired Control for Advanced Robotics:
Dr. Jun Ueda (Nara Institute of Science and Technology) CV Abstract

3. Position-Force Coordination is the Key of Advanced Humanoid Control:
Dr. Tomomichi Sugihara (The University of Tokyo) CV Abstract

15:10-15:30 Coffee Break

15:30-17:10 Human-Robot Joint Action (Part 2)
Chaired by Dr. Mihoko Otake and Dr. Tamim Asfour
4 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Modern Virtual Reality Applications: From the Japanese ETS-VII Mission to the Advanced Digital Factory:
Prof. Juergen Rossmann (RWTH Aachen) CV Abstract

2. Joint Action of Robot and Surgeon in the Operating Room:
Dr. Tobias Ortmaier (DLR Institute of Robotics) CV Abstract

3. Soft Robotics - Control Strategies for Robots Interacting with Humans:
Dr. Alin Albu-Schaeffer (DLR Institute of Robotics) CV Abstract

4. Humanoid Soccer - A challenge for AI and robotics:
Dr. Sven Behnke (Uni Freiburg) CV Abstract

19:00- Dinner
Gasthof zur Mühle, Kirchplatz 5, Ismaning
http://www.hotel-muehle.de

20 Nov 2006, Monday:

08:50-09:00 Programs and Activities of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Sawa Koyama, Deputy-Director JSPS Bonn Office

09:00-09:30 Robotics Research: Past, Present and Future:
Talk by Prof. Hirochika Inoue (Organizer of Japan Side)
Chaired by Dr. Martin Buss CV Abstract

09:30-10:40 Brain Science and Robotics (Part 1)
Chaired by Dr. Tomomichi Sugihara and Dr. Stefan Glasauer
3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Co-development of Human Brain Science and Humanoid Robotics:
Dr. Tomohiro Shibata (Nara Institute of Science and Technology) CV Abstract

2. Human Robot Interaction from the Dynamical Systems Perspective:
Dr. Tetsuya Ogata (Kyoto University) CV Abstract

3. Interactive Intent Imitation Based on Mirror Neuron Model:
Dr. Tetsunari Inamura (National Institute of Informatics) CV Abstract

10:40-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:10 Brain Science and Robotics (Part 2)
Chaired by Dr. Tomohiro Shibata and Dr. Kirill Koulechov
3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Robotics and Neuroscience: increasingly complementary disciplines:
Dr. Stefan Glasauer (Center for Sensorimotor Research, Dept. of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilian University München) CV Abstract

2. Action Awareness – Enabling Autonomous Robots to Optimize, Transform, and Coordinate Plans:
Prof. Michael Beetz (Computer Science, TU München) CV Abstract

3. Humanoid Robots as Platform for Perception-Action Integration:
Dr. Tamim Asfour (Uni Karlsruhe) CV Abstract

12:10-13:30 Lunch

13:30-14:00 Cognition for Technical Systems CoTeSys - Cognitive Robots, Cognitive Vehicles, Cognitive Factories - :
Prof. Martin Buss (Coordinator of German Side)
Chaired by Dr. Makoto Kaneko CV Abstract

14:00-14:50 Ubiquitous Robotics (Part 1)
Chaired by Dr. Toshio Takayama and Dr. Michael Beetz
2 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Everyday Life Model :
Dr. Yoshifumi Nishida (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) CV Abstract

2. Ubiquitous Sensing for Cooking-Support Robots:
Dr. Yasushi Nakauchi (University of Tsukuba) CV Abstract

14:50-15:10 Coffee Break

15:10-16:00 Ubiquitous Robotics (Part 2)
Chaired by Dr. Yasushi Nakakuchi and Dr. Stefan Schulz
2 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion

1. Formal Software Verification - The key of Certified Safe Robotics?:
Dr. Udo Frese (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DFKI Lab Bremen) CV Abstract

2. Online Posture Modification for Humanoid Robots:
Dr. Dirk Wollherr (Institute of Automatic Control Engineering, TU München) CV Abstract

16:10-17:00 Discussion on Robotics in the Ageing Society with all participants.

17:00- Closing

18:00- Farewell Dinner

21 Nov 2006, Tuesday:

08.30 Departure with bus in Ismaning for DLR

09.30-11.30 DLR Tour

11.30-12.30 Lunch at DLR, drive to Garching

13.30-15.00 Visit Inst. Prof. Knoll and Prof. Ulbrich in 2 separate groups, afterwards with the bus to Munich

17.00-18.00 Laboratory visits TUM Prof. Buss

19:00- Dinner
Spatenhaus an der Oper, Residenzstr. 12, München
http://www.kuffler-gastronomie.de/de/muenchen/spatenhaus/index.php
(According to Prof. Buss the Spatenhaus is in walking distance 15 min. from his institute. And close to U-Bahn station Marienplatz/City Center, so we can easily return to Ismaning by U-/S-Bahn)

18 Nov 2006, Saturday:
19:30	Reception

19 Nov 2006, Sunday:
08:50-09:00	Welcoming Address by JSPS Bonn Office Prof. Dr. Yasuo Tanaka, Director JSPS Bonn Office
09:00-09:30	Advances in Robotics and Mechatronics – From Space to Surgery: Talk by Prof. Gerd Hirzinger (Coordinator of German Side) Chaired by Makoto Kaneko	CV	Abstract
09:30-10:40	High-Tech Robotics (Part 1) Chaired by Dr. Jun Ueda and Prof. Jürgen Rossmann 3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Real-Time High Speed Vision as Hyper Human Technology: Dr. Idaku Ishii (Hiroshima University)	CV	Abstract
	2. Gel Machine Based on Muscle Proteins of Actin and Myosin: Dr. Akira Kakugo (Hokkaido University)	CV	Abstract
	3. Separable Instruments for Laparoscopic Surgery: Dr. Toshio Takayama (Tokyo Institute of Technology)	CV	Abstract
10:40-11:00	Coffee Break
11:00-12:10	High-Tech Robotics (Part 2) Chaired by Dr. Akira Kakugo and Dr. Dirk Wollherr 3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. KUKA on the way from Industrial to Service Robotics: Dr. Johannes Kurth (Kuka Robotics Inc.)	CV	Abstract
	2. Fluidic Lightweight Robot Systems: Dr. Stefan Schulz (Institute of Applied Informatics, FZ Karlsruhe)	CV	Abstract
	3. Miniaturized Robots for Surgical Procedures: Dr. Kirill Koulechov (TU München)	CV	Abstract
12:10-13:30	Lunch
13:30-14:00	High Speed Hyper Human Technology Opens a New World: Talk by Prof. Makoto Kaneko (Coordinator of Japan Side) Chaired by Dr. Martin Buss	CV	Abstract
14:00-15:10	Human-Robot Joint Action (Part 1) Chaired by Tetsuya Ogata and Dr. Johannes Kurth 3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Multiscale Neural Simulation towards Human-Oriented Innovation: Dr. Mihoko Otake (The University of Tokyo)	CV	Abstract
	2. Biologically-inspired Control for Advanced Robotics: Dr. Jun Ueda (Nara Institute of Science and Technology)	CV	Abstract
	3. Position-Force Coordination is the Key of Advanced Humanoid Control: Dr. Tomomichi Sugihara (The University of Tokyo)	CV	Abstract
15:10-15:30	Coffee Break
15:30-17:10	Human-Robot Joint Action (Part 2) Chaired by Dr. Mihoko Otake and Dr. Tamim Asfour 4 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Modern Virtual Reality Applications: From the Japanese ETS-VII Mission to the Advanced Digital Factory: Prof. Juergen Rossmann (RWTH Aachen)	CV	Abstract
	2. Joint Action of Robot and Surgeon in the Operating Room: Dr. Tobias Ortmaier (DLR Institute of Robotics)	CV	Abstract
	3. Soft Robotics - Control Strategies for Robots Interacting with Humans: Dr. Alin Albu-Schaeffer (DLR Institute of Robotics)	CV	Abstract
	4. Humanoid Soccer - A challenge for AI and robotics: Dr. Sven Behnke (Uni Freiburg)	CV	Abstract
19:00-	Dinner Gasthof zur Mühle, Kirchplatz 5, Ismaning http://www.hotel-muehle.de

20 Nov 2006, Monday:
08:50-09:00	Programs and Activities of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Sawa Koyama, Deputy-Director JSPS Bonn Office
09:00-09:30	Robotics Research: Past, Present and Future: Talk by Prof. Hirochika Inoue (Organizer of Japan Side) Chaired by Dr. Martin Buss	CV	Abstract
09:30-10:40	Brain Science and Robotics (Part 1) Chaired by Dr. Tomomichi Sugihara and Dr. Stefan Glasauer 3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Co-development of Human Brain Science and Humanoid Robotics: Dr. Tomohiro Shibata (Nara Institute of Science and Technology)	CV	Abstract
	2. Human Robot Interaction from the Dynamical Systems Perspective: Dr. Tetsuya Ogata (Kyoto University)	CV	Abstract
	3. Interactive Intent Imitation Based on Mirror Neuron Model: Dr. Tetsunari Inamura (National Institute of Informatics)	CV	Abstract
10:40-11:00	Coffee Break
11:00-12:10	Brain Science and Robotics (Part 2) Chaired by Dr. Tomohiro Shibata and Dr. Kirill Koulechov 3 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Robotics and Neuroscience: increasingly complementary disciplines: Dr. Stefan Glasauer (Center for Sensorimotor Research, Dept. of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilian University München)	CV	Abstract
	2. Action Awareness – Enabling Autonomous Robots to Optimize, Transform, and Coordinate Plans: Prof. Michael Beetz (Computer Science, TU München)	CV	Abstract
	3. Humanoid Robots as Platform for Perception-Action Integration: Dr. Tamim Asfour (Uni Karlsruhe)	CV	Abstract
12:10-13:30	Lunch
13:30-14:00	Cognition for Technical Systems CoTeSys - Cognitive Robots, Cognitive Vehicles, Cognitive Factories - : Prof. Martin Buss (Coordinator of German Side) Chaired by Dr. Makoto Kaneko	CV	Abstract
14:00-14:50	Ubiquitous Robotics (Part 1) Chaired by Dr. Toshio Takayama and Dr. Michael Beetz 2 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Everyday Life Model : Dr. Yoshifumi Nishida (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)	CV	Abstract
	2. Ubiquitous Sensing for Cooking-Support Robots: Dr. Yasushi Nakauchi (University of Tsukuba)	CV	Abstract
14:50-15:10	Coffee Break
15:10-16:00	Ubiquitous Robotics (Part 2) Chaired by Dr. Yasushi Nakakuchi and Dr. Stefan Schulz 2 presentations of 15 min. each + discussion
	1. Formal Software Verification - The key of Certified Safe Robotics?: Dr. Udo Frese (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DFKI Lab Bremen)	CV	Abstract
	2. Online Posture Modification for Humanoid Robots: Dr. Dirk Wollherr (Institute of Automatic Control Engineering, TU München)	CV	Abstract
16:10-17:00	Discussion on Robotics in the Ageing Society with all participants.
17:00-	Closing
18:00-	Farewell Dinner

21 Nov 2006, Tuesday:
08.30	Departure with bus in Ismaning for DLR
09.30-11.30	DLR Tour
11.30-12.30	Lunch at DLR, drive to Garching
13.30-15.00	Visit Inst. Prof. Knoll and Prof. Ulbrich in 2 separate groups, afterwards with the bus to Munich
17.00-18.00	Laboratory visits TUM Prof. Buss
19:00-	Dinner Spatenhaus an der Oper, Residenzstr. 12, München http://www.kuffler-gastronomie.de/de/muenchen/spatenhaus/index.php (According to Prof. Buss the Spatenhaus is in walking distance 15 min. from his institute. And close to U-Bahn station Marienplatz/City Center, so we can easily return to Ismaning by U-/S-Bahn)