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ROBOTICS SUMMIT Sponsored by: Overview Engineers and researchers from industry and academia worldwide have embraced graphical system design with NI LabVIEW software for a wide variety of robotics and autonomous vehicle applications. Learn how industry and academic experts are using LabVIEW and other NI technologies for numerous aspects of robotics design such as interfacing with sensors and actuators, using advanced controls, processing vision functions, and targeting embedded hardware. Additionally, explore the interactive Robotics Pavilion in the exhibition hall to view the latest robotics innovations from around the world including consumer device enhancements, LEGO® robots, and the award-winning TORC/Virginia Tech autonomous vehicle. Robotics Partners: Who Should Attend The Robotics Summit is designed for teachers, researchers, engineers, designers, machine builders, manufacturers, and vendors of robotics and mechatronics systems including educational robots, autonomous and unmanned systems, and industrial robots. Keynotes Robotics in Construction and Mining Applications The mining and construction industries have a huge need for robotics and automation technologies. The ultimate goal is to reduce human exposure to harsh and dangerous environments, improving the working conditions of operators and increasing the efficiency of equipment use. Gain an overview of Caterpillar robotics, automation, and operator assist programs as well as the adoption of these technologies. R Dr. Sam M. Kherat, Manager of Pittsburgh Automation Center, Caterpillar Tuesday, August 5 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Room 15 Increasing Productivity through Design and Simulation in Robotics Discover the importance of virtual design and simulation in the robotics world. Modeling a robot includes designing the components and assembling the components into its final design. Consider robotic motion as accelerations, velocities, forces, and torques play a critical role in its performance. Integrating software-aided mechanical simulation into the design process provides productivity benefits by allowing quick and flexible design adjustments. Learn helpful design techniques as well as how to take those models and integrate them with SolidWorks and LabVIEW graphical software. Kishore Boyalakuntla, Manager of Simulation Product Management, and Craig Therrien, Product Manager, SolidWorks Wednesday, August 6 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Room 15 16

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Program Contents CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Letter from Dr. James Truchard Keynote Presentations Conference Information Evening Activities Networking Activities Must-See and Hands-On Sessions TECHNICAL SUMMITS RF and Wireless Communications Summit Robotics Summit Sound and Vibration Summit Vision Summit SEASON GUIDE Embedded Design Track Industrial and Automation Track Software Development Techniques Track Test and Data Acquisition Track SPECIAL EVENTS Medical Device Workshop Training and Certification IEEE Wireless Hive Networks Conference Graphical System Design Achievement Awards EXHIBITION AND SPONSORS Exhibition Hall Floor Map National Instruments Product Showcase Pavilions Technology Theater Exhibitors Sponsors

NI Week 2008 Conference Program

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