Conference Themes
Our modern computers have sufficient computational speeds and memory. Now is the time for using technology for the true purpose of helping all humanity. Medicine has overcome number of health issues, and in most societies, we now live longer and healthier lives. There are number of groups around the world that are working on the different aspects of applying modern discoveries towards helping the disabled, assisting people in special circumstances, for entertainment and similar. There are also number of multidisciplinary biomedical groups around the world where the technologies are being developed for rehabilitation and health applications.This aim of this conference is to provide an opportunity for scientists from around the world to exchange notes and discuss research that is related to applying electronics and computers for helping the disabled, the elderly, and people in special circumstances to protect humanity and the environment. It will provide electronic, biomedical and biosignal engineers the opportunity to interact with clinicians, rehabilitation engineers, rehabilitation nurses and paramedics and defence researchers and personnel. The conference will consist of four related streams:
- Biomedical for assistive
technologies
Biomedical engineering is a growing field with number of diverse areas. The aim of this stream is to provide a platform for biomedical engineers, clinicians, managers and users of assistive technologies to get together and share their outcomes, ideas, needs and views. Scientific papers that deal with the research, development, testing and future requirements of assistive technologies are invited.
- Advances in Biosignals
There has been an explosion of biosignal analysis around the world. The aim of this stream is to provide a platform for researchers to discuss their research outcomes with their peers, and demonstrate the possibilities of applications to clinicians and users. Scientific papers that provide the research, development and applications of biosignal analysis are invited for this session.
- Biometrics
Biometrics is commonly used for identification or verification of identity of an individual. A wide range of biological measurements are being used, ranging from the anatomy of the individual to the response of an individual in a certain circumstances. While some governments have eagerly accepted biometrics for identification of individuals, there are number of unanswered questions and the field is growing at a very rapid pace. Papers are invited from researchers and user groups involved in research, development and testing of different biometrics technologies.
- Robots and actuators for better and
safer living
Robots have found applications ranging from industrial robots to assemble cars, robots for entertainment and robots for assisting people with limited capabilities. Robots have also found applications for assisting in rescue missions in environments that are too dangerous for humans, and for protecting natural resources. This conference invites papers that outline research and development related to robotic control and design related to assistive living and for safety of humanity. This will provide a forum for the interaction of the users, developers and scientists working in the field of making the world a safer and more able place. A special focus of this conference is robotic wheelchairs, robotic domestic devices for the elderly and robotic devices for distant sensing for defence and security.