Selected Papers from ISCIIA 2010

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-321
Author(s):  
Yasufumi Takama
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Computational Intelligence ◽  
Web Mining ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Heilongjiang Province ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
New Challenges

The 4th International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Industrial Applications (ISCIIA2010), held at the Harbin University of Science and Technology in Heilongjiang Province, China, in August 2010 focused on advanced technologies for computational intelligence and industrial applications. A series of ISCIIA symposiums has provided a unique opportunity for the academic and industrial communities to address new challenges, share new-found solutions, and discuss directions for future research. Of the ISCIIA2010fs 50 papers, 11 outstanding papers have been selected for this special issue after fair and strict review process. Among this issuefs topics are fuzzy logic,Web mining, Kansei Information Processing (KIP), brain informatics, and human-centered systems. Given the importance of these topics to both the academic and industrial communities, this issue should contribute much to active exchange between both communities. As the Editor of this special issue, I thank all of the contributors and reviewers for their time and cooperation. Herefs hoping that the next ISCIIA, which is being held in Hokkaido, Japan, in 2012, will be as successful and fruitful as the 2010 symposium has been.

Special Issue on New Challenges in Robotics Technology

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-343
Author(s):  
Terenziano Raparelli ◽  
◽  
Pierluigi Beomonte Zobel
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Autonomous Robots ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Service Robots ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Robotic Devices

Robotics has reached a top technological level in recent years, a level at which it can be successfully used not only in structured spaces (for less complex applications) but also increasingly in unstructured spaces. Robotics technology is now used effectively in hospitals for rehabilitation and assistive devices, in the home for domestic applications, in the space for autonomous robots and automated vehicles, in amusement parks for entertainment attractions, and on the ground for military applications. In industrial applications, robotics has enlarged its scope with high-speed robots, cooperative robots, and smart robotic devices for production set-ups. These new applications have created new challenges in robotics. New materials have been developed to make frames lighter and smarter, new actuators and sensors have been made in compliance with specific applications and for more advanced performance, new flexible gripper devices have been produced with superior control systems, and new interfaces have been developed that are integrated with the devices and easier to use. This special issue features 18 research articles related to the latest research results and practical case studies in robotics technology. Subjects include robots for rehabilitation, robots as assistive devices, robots for agriculture, robots for exploration, robots for automation and industrial applications, service robots, new actuators, new sensors, new gripping devices, new control strategies, and robotic systems. We deeply appreciate the careful efforts of all the authors and thank the reviewers for their incisive efforts. Without these contributions, this special issue could not have been printed. We hope that this special issue will trigger further research on robotics technology. Finally a special memory of Cesare Rossi, one of the authors, that died suddenly after the preparation of the manuscript.

COMPLEX SYSTEMS: NEW CHALLENGES WITH MODELING HEADACHES

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (02) ◽  
pp. 213-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. BELLOMO ◽  
F. BREZZI
Keyword(s):  
Complex Systems ◽  
Mathematical Theory ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
New Challenges

This brief note is an introduction to the papers published in this special issue devoted to complex systems in life sciences. Out of this presentation some perspective ideas on conceivable future research objectives are extracted and brought to the reader's attention. The final (ambitious) aim is to develop a mathematical theory for complex living systems.

scholarly journals Disgust and political attitudes

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Bang Petersen ◽  
Joshua M. Tybur ◽  
Patrick A. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Review Process ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
File Drawer ◽  
File Drawer Problem

AbstractWe introduce the Politics and the Life Sciences Special Issue on Disgust and Political Attitudes discussing the importance of understanding state and trait disgust, the innovative and transparent process by which registered reports and preregistered studies were chosen and funded, and the manuscripts that make up this special issue. This essay concludes by discussing future research directions in disgust and political attitudes, as well as the benefits of a transparent review process that avoids the “file drawer problem” of unpublished null findings.

Advanced Computational Intelligence in Control Theory and Applications

1999 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-67
Author(s):  
Kazuo Tanaka ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Control Theory ◽  
Soft Computing ◽  
Computational Intelligence ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Systems And Control ◽  
And Control

We are witnessing a rapidly growing interest in the field of advanced computational intelligence, a "soft computing" technique. As Prof. Zadeh has stated, soft computing integrates fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, and chaos. Soft computing is the most important technology available for designing intelligent systems and control. The difficulties of fuzzy logic involve acquiring knowledge from experts and finding knowledge for unknown tasks. This is related to design problems in constructing fuzzy rules. Neural networks and genetic algorithms are attracting attention for their potential in raising the efficiency of knowledge finding and acquisition. Combining the technologies of fuzzy logic and neural networks and genetic algorithms, i.e., soft computing techniques will have a tremendous impact on the fields of intelligent systems and control design. To explain the apparent success of soft computing, we must determine the basic capabilities of different soft computing frameworks. Give the great amount of research being done in these fields, this issue addresses fundamental capabilities. This special issue is devoted to advancing computational intelligence in control theory and applications. It contains nine excellent papers dealing with advanced computational intelligence in control theory and applications such as fuzzy control and stability, mobile robot control, neural networks, gymnastic bar action, petroleum plant control, genetic programming, Petri net, and modeling and prediction of complex systems. As editor of this special issue, I believe that the excellent research results it contains provide the basis for leadership in coming research on advanced computational intelligence in control theory and applications.

Special Issue on Innovative Actuators

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-469
Author(s):  
Takeshi Morita ◽  
◽  
Takefumi Kanda ◽  
Kenjiro Takemura
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mems Devices ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Precise Positioning ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
High Or Low Temperature

Actuators are defined as transducers that convert electrical energy to mechanical movement. Similar to sensors and control systems, actuators are essential devices in various industrial applications, such as robotics, precise positioning systems, and automobiles. The performance required of each actuator depends on its practical application, and the actuators may determine the total performance of the systems. Various types of actuators have been proposed, not only for high efficiency, torque, and power output but also for flexibility, miniaturization, and drivability under extreme conditions. In the case of fluid-based actuators, the control of the working gas or liquid becomes an indispensable technology. The creation of a device with a simple structure yet multiple degrees of freedom would be quite worthy of research. Such an actuator would lead to future applications, which would in turn enable humanlike movements in robots, ultra-precise positioning systems under extreme high (or low) temperature conditions, or MEMS devices that operate in the human body. This special issue, entitled Innovative Actuators, is a collection of seventeen papers related to these considerations. In addition to electromagnetic motors, various types of actuators, such as piezoelectric, electrostatic, and pneumatic motors. Although the primary focus is on new driving principles, the fabrication process for micro devices and the control system are also involved. These proposals are attractive and sure to stimulate further innovative research. I hope you enjoy this special issue, but beyond that I hope that the papers in it contribute to your future research and innovative breakthroughs. On a final note, I wish to express my appreciation to the authors, reviewers, publisher (Mr. S. Wakai), and two editors (Assoc. Prof. T. Kanda and Assoc. Prof. K. Takemura) for their devoted work on this special issue, Innovative Actuators. Takeshi Morita June 23, 2016

Selected Papers from ISCIIA'04

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 579-579
Author(s):  
Yaohong Kang ◽  
◽  
Shibin Zhao ◽  
Kazuhiko Kawamoto
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Computational Intelligence ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Intelligence Community ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Processing Control

This special issue contains 14 papers selected from the first International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Industrial Applications (ISCIIA'04), held in Haikou, China, December 20-24, 2004. Of the 82 papers from 8 countries submitted to the symposium, 62 were accepted for the proceedings. Based on reviewer's recommendations and guest editor's careful consideration, the authors of 14 papers have revised and extended their symposium papers for this issue. Computational intelligence is the study of the design of "intelligent" systems, which is flexible in changing environments and changing goals with uncertainty, and covers artificial intelligence, neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computation, and hybrid systems. The objective of this special issue is to reveal current challenges, research topics, and technology solutions critical to algorithms and applications involving computational intelligence. These 14 papers cover such important research areas as neural networks, image processing, control, financial engineering, robotics, and related technologies in computational intelligence. We believe that the information in this issue will become a valuable new resource for the computational intelligence community. We thank the authors and referees whose selfless work and valuable comments have made this special issue possible and improved the overall quality of the papers.

scholarly journals Frontiers of Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Zadpoor
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Complex Geometries ◽  
Metallic Materials ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques ◽  
Technological Platform

Additive manufacturing (AM) (=3D printing) has emerged during the last few years as a powerful technological platform for fabrication of functional parts with unique complex geometries and superior functionalities that are next to impossible to achieve using conventional manufacturing techniques. Due to their importance in industrial applications and the maturity of the applicable AM techniques, metallic materials are at the forefront of the developments in AM. In this editorial, which has been written as a preamble to the special issue “Perspectives on Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials”, I will highlight some of the frontiers of research on AM of metallic materials to help readers better understand the cutting edge of research in this area. Some of these topics are addressed in the articles appearing in this special issue, while others constitute worthy avenues for future research.

Sampling Research on Advanced Computational Intelligence in Canada

2000 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-187
Author(s):  
Max Meng ◽  
◽  
Witold Pedrycz
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Computational Intelligence ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Great Success ◽  
Computer Engineering ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Conference Centre ◽  
Selection Of

The 1999 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and computer Engineering (CCECE'99) was held from May 9 to 12, 1999, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. The conference was a great success with over 380 papers presented and more than 400 peoples from 38 different countries presenting their recent research results. The area of Computational Intelligence was one of the vivid pursuits presented at the conference. Subsequently, we have been invited by the Editors-in-Chief of the Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence to prepare a Special Issue of the Journal CCECE'99 conference. After a careful and strict peer review process, we have chosen six papers to be included in this special issue. They are selected from more than 20 papers submitted to this special issue, which are extended versions of the papers presented at the CCECE'99 conference in the areas of advanced computational intelligence. The papers fully reflect the breadth and diversity of conceptual and algorithmic facets of Computational Intelligence along with a spectrum of applications. We thank the authors and reviewers for doing an excellent job. We are grateful to Kaoru Hirota and Toshio Fukuda for making this selection of papers a part of the journal. We do hope the readers will enjoy this issue.

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