Connectionists: (Final Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to 25 Feb 2014) International Workshop on Autonomous Cognitive Robotics, Stirling, Scotland, UK, 27-28 March 2014

[Dr Amir Hussain]

Dear friends   **with advance apologies for any cross-postings**

***By popular demand, the FINAL deadline for submitting abstracts (300
words max.) has now been extended to: Tue, 25 Feb 2014  (Decisions
due: 28 Feb 2014)***

The Call for Abstracts below may be of interest - we would very much
appreciate if you could also kindly help circulate the Call to any
interested colleagues and friends.

Details of the Workshop and distinguished invited Speakers can also be
found here: http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/~ahu/AUTCOGROB2014

Prospective contributors are required to submit an abstract of no more
than 300 words (by the extended deadline: 25 Feb 2014) to:
eya at cs.stir.ac.uk

PhD/research students will benefit from a 50% registration fee discount.

We look forward to seeing you soon in Stirling!

Kindest regards

Prof Amir Hussain, University of Stirling, UK & Prof Kevin Gurney,
University of Sheffield, UK
(Workshop Organisers & Co-Chairs)

Important Dates:  Abstract submissions FINAL deadline (extended): 25 Feb 2014;
Decisions Due: 28 Feb 2014
Workshop dates:  Thurs 27- Fri 28 March 2014

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Call for Abstracts/Participation

International IEEE/EPSRC Workshop on Autonomous Cognitive Robotics

University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, UK, 27-28 March 2014

http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/~ahu/AUTCOGROB2014

Autonomous Cognitive Robotics is an emerging discipline, fusing ideas
across several traditional domains and seeks to further our
understanding in two problem domains. First, by instantiating brain
models into an embodied form, it supplies a strong test of those
models, thereby furthering out understanding of neurobiology and
cognitive psychology. Second, by harnessing the insights we have about
cognition, it is a potentially fruitful source of engineering
solutions to a range of problems in robotics, and in particular, in
areas such as intelligent autonomous vehicles and assistive
technology. It therefore promises next generation solutions in the
design of urban autonomous vehicles, planetary rovers, and artificial
social (e)companions.

The aim of this 2-day workshop is to bring together leading
international and UK scientists, engineers and industry
representatives, alongside European research network and EU funding
unit leaders, to present state-of-the-art in autonomous cognitive
systems and robotics research, and discuss future R&D challenges and
opportunities.

We welcome contributions from people working in: neurobiology,
cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, control engineering,
and computer science, who embrace the vision outlined above.  If you
wish to contribute, please email an abstract of not more than 300
words (by 25 Feb 2014) to: eya at cs.stir.ac.uk  Both "works-in-progress"
and fully-developed ideas are welcome.

Selected abstracts will be invited for oral presentation but there
will also be research poster sessions (prize for the best
poster/presentation) and an Exhibition by Springer. Of particular
interest to Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers will be an invited
talk by the Senior Publishing Editor of Springer Neuroscience, Dr
Martijn Roelandse, on "publishing interdisciplinary research in
scientific journals". We welcome people at all stages of their career
to submit. Authors of selected best (oral & poster) presentations will
be invited to submit extended papers for publication in a special
issue of Springer's Cognitive Computation journal
(http://www.springer.com/12559)

Invited Speakers:

Juha Heikkilä, Deputy Head of Unit: Robotics & Cognitive Systems,
European Commission
Prof Vincent Muller, Co-ordinator, EU-Cognition-III: European Network
Dr Ingmar Posner, The Oxford Mobile Robotics Group, University of Oxford, UK
Prof Dongbing Gu, Human-Centred Robotics Group, University of Essex, UK
Prof Tony Pipe, Bristol Robotics Laboratory, UK
Prof David Robertson, University of Edinburgh, UK
Prof Mike Grimble, Strathclyde University & Industrial Systems and
Control Ltd. UK
Dr Tony Dodd, Dept. of Automatic Control Systems Engineering,
Sheffield University, UK


Workshop Organisers & Co-Chairs:

Prof Amir Hussain, University of Stirling, UK
Prof Kevin Gurney, University of Sheffield, UK

Important Dates:

Abstract submissions FINAL deadline (extended): 25 February 2014;
   Decisions Due: 28 Feb 2014
Workshop dates:  Thurs 27- Fri 28 March 2014

Registration:

Registration fees will include lunches, refreshments and a copy of the
Workshop Abstract Proceedings

Early Registration Fee: £100
Early Deadline: 3 Mar 2014

Late Registration Fee: £150
Final deadline: 10 Mar 2014

Registration payment details will be sent on acceptance of Abstract,
or can be obtained by emailing: eya at cs.stir.ac.uk  They will also be
available on-line: http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/~ahu/AUTCOGROB2014

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The University of Stirling has been ranked in the top 12 of UK
universities for graduate employment*.
94% of our 2012 graduates were in work and/or further study within six
months of graduation.
*The Telegraph
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number
SC 011159.

-- 
The University of Stirling has been ranked in the top 12 of UK universities for graduate employment*.
94% of our 2012 graduates were in work and/or further study within six months of graduation.
*The Telegraph
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.