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TECHNICAL SESSIONS

In addition to the regular tracks of technical presentations, the technical program will also feature invited sessions with technology and industry specific themes. 

Special emphasis will be placed on the innovative usage of mechatronics technology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the followings: 

(1) Advanced Mechatronics Devices, Sensing and Control, and Control Systems

Robotics, Mobile and Factory Robots, Motion and Precision Control, Intelligent and Adaptive Systems, Parallel Mechanisms, Man-Machine Interfaces, Sensors, Computer Vision and Recognition, Automated Navigation, Modeling, Tele-operation, Intelligent and Advanced Control

(2) Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Optimisatoin in Mechatronics

Data/AI-driven Modelling and Control of Mechatronic Systems, Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Diagnostics, Prognostics, Predictive Maintenance; Game-theoretic and Algorithmic Optimisation and Decision-Making for Robotics and Automation. 

(3) Smart Actuators and Materials

Actuators using Functional Fluid, SMA Actuators, Piezo-Electric Actuators, Electro-Static Actuators, Magneto-Strictive Actuators, Smart Materials and Structures: Ionic Polymer–Metal Composites, Dielectric Electro Active Polymer

(4) MEMS/NEMS and Micro/Nano-Manufacturing

Precision Mechatronics, Micro/Nano-Electro Mechanical Systems, Opto-Mechatronics, Ultra-High Precision Machining, Focus Ion Beam Manufacturing

(5) Precision Measuring Technology

Dimensional Measurement, Micro/Nano Measurement, Ultra High Precision Positioning, Optical and Laser Technology, Scanning Probe Microscopy Technology, Measurement for Extreme Environments, Precision Instrumentation, Metrology

(6) Production Systems

Automation Science and Technology, Intelligent Machine Tools, Industry 4.0, Flexible and Agile Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control, Fault Monitoring and Diagnosis, e-Maintenance, e-Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, and Remote Manufacturing

(7) Sustainable Transport and Energy Systems

Automotive Hybridization and Electrification, Vehicle Lightweight Materials and Structures, High Power Energy Storage Systems, Advanced Propulsion and Energy Saving Technologies, System Modelling and Real-Time Estimation, Energy Management Strategies and Optimization, Conditional Monitoring Systems

(8) Mechatronics as an Enabler for Innovative and Intelligent Transportation Systems

Telematics, Big Data Mining, Deep Learning, Smart, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

(9) Renewable Energy and Smart Grid

Sustainable Energy Resources, Energy Conversion Devices, Control Technologies, Energy Generation

(10) Bioengineering and Mechatronics Applications in Life Sciences

Biosensors, Biochip Manipulation, Medical equipment, Human-Friendly Mechatronics, Human Adaptive Mechatronics, Life Cycle Design, Recycle Technology, Ecological Design, Production

(11) Information and Networking

Network-Based Control Systems, Real-Time Systems, Embedded Systems, Self-Configuring Wireless Sensor Networks

(12) Human Resource Development and Education on Mechatronics Technology

Mechatronics education, virtual reality applications, and policy strategies

(13) Internet in Industry 4.0

Internet of Things, Internet based Manufacturing, AI, Super Smart Society

(14) Composite and Polymer Materials

Advanced Composites for Smart Devices, Polymers for Lightweight Structures in Mechatronic and Automation Systems, and Smart Integration of Polymers in Actuators, Sensors, and Manufacturing Technologies

(15) Agri-Tech and Resilient Farming

Robotics and Dexterity, Artificial Intelligence, Perception & Sensing, Digital Systems,  Data analytics & predictive models, Advance Smart Automation, Connected and cooperative technologies, Sustainability and Circular Economy