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I C O R R '99 Sixth International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics July 1-2, 1999 Stanford University, Stanford, California, U.S.A. Manuscript submission deadline: February 1, 1999 Hosted by: Design Division, Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University and Rehabilitation R&D Center, Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System Sponsored at Stanford by: Center for Design Research, Stanford Learning Lab, Center for the Study of Language and Information, Computer Science Robotics Lab, M.E. Biomechanical Engineering Division, Dept. of Functional Restoration With generous support from: Spinal Cord Research Foundation of the Paralyzed Veterans of America _________________________________________________________________________ The biannual International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) will be held July 1-2, 1999, at Stanford University, California. The ICORR'99 theme is "Communication and Learning," to bring into sharp focus the importance of placing robots in the most enabling contexts society offers to everyone. Robots and mechatronic devices have the most potential for people with disabilities in schools, clinics, homes, and at work. ICORR'99 is geared to stimulate communication between clinical and engineering professionals, to share progress in ongoing research, development, evaluation, and product commercialization. Format: The 2-day, one-track conference will include a keynote lecture by Prof. George Bekey of the University of Southern California, 20 presentations and 20-30 posters. The two extended lunch-time breaks will be devoted to the posters and live robot demonstrations. On June 30, the day prior to the conference, we will arrange tours of local R&D labs in robotics and rehabilitation, taking full advantage of the richness that Silicon Valley offers. An only-in-California dining experience will be offered on the evening of the first conference day. Sessions: In keeping with past ICORRs, session topics will include: Communication and Learning Applications in SCI and CP, Interface and Internet-Based Designs, Program Overviews, Hardware and Control, Evaluation Methods and Clinical Experience. The timing of ICORR'99 will allow participants to travel directly from RESNA'99, held in Long Beach, CA, a one-hour plane trip away. The long Independence Day weekend after ICORR'99 will make the San Francisco Bay Area an attractive place to relax after the conference. Through a generous grant from the Spinal Cord Injury Foundation, ICORR'99 is pleased to be able to offer travel/registration/lodging fellowships for 14 authors of accepted papers/posters/hardware demos, including defraying shipping costs. Contact the organizers or web page for eligibility criteria. Please visit the ICORR'99 web site -- http://www.rehabrobotics.org -- for more information regarding the conference. If you are considering attending, please email the organizers (info@rehabrobotics.org) and fill out the web site's survey on how the conference can assist you personally, beyond the conference venue. For example, we can help you link up with people, departments, companies, universities or organizations in Silicon Valley during your stay. With the theme of "Communication and Learning," our goal is to provide participants with the best perspective on harnessing the next century's high technology explosion for rehabilitation applications in the clinic, the workplace and the home. Join us in California for ICORR'99. _____________________________________________________________________________ Preliminary Agenda Thursday, July 1: First Day 7:00-11:00 Registration 9:00-10:30 Session 1: Welcome, Keynote Speaker 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break 11:00-12:30 Session 2: Communication and Learning, Applications in SCI, CP 12:30-14:00 Lunch and Posters in the Computer Science Dept. Robotics Lab 14:00-14:30 Demos of Robotics Lab 14:30-16:00 Session 3: Interface, Internet Designs 16:00-17:30 Session 4: Software Designs 17:30-18:30 Break 18:30-19:30 Bus to Reception Dinner 19:30-22:00 Dinner 22:00-23:00 Bus to Hotels Friday, July 2: Second Day 7:00- 9:00 Registration 8:30-10:00 Session 5: Program and Application Overviews 10:00-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-12:00 Session 6: Hardware Designs 12:00-12:30 Bus to RRDC 12:30-14:00 Lunch and Posters 14:00-15:00 Demos and Tours of RRDC 15:00-15:30 Bus to Stanford, Coffee Break 15:30-17:00 Session 7: Evaluation Methods and Clinical Experience 17:00-18:00 Session 8: Moderated Discussion on the Future of RR and ICORR 18:00 Close of Conference _________________________________________________________________________ Tentative Registration Costs (check WWW site for final figures after March 1, 1999) Early registration (received by May 14, 1999): Regular: US$ 290 Students: $190 Late Registration (received by June 25, 1999): Regular: US$ 360 Students: $260 Registration includes one copy of the Proceedings, both lunches, transportation and the reception. To qualify for student rate, proof of full-time student status required. More details available on the web site. Hotel information will be listed on the web site by March 1, 1999. Hotel costs range from $50-$150 per night and must be arranged separately. Bus service between the listed hotels and the conference site will be provided. _________________________________________________________________________ Conference Chair: Machiel Van der Loos, Ph.D. Rehabilitation R&D Center VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave., MS-153 Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA 650/493-5000 #65971
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