Keynote Speakers

Professor Ray Jarvis

Director, Intelligent Robotics Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne

"Sensors, Algorithms and Robotic Applications"

Abstract: ‘Intelligent Robotics’ is about the melding of Perception (largely Vision), Reasoning and Action towards the accomplishment of some useful physical task. In pragmatic, engineering terms, this abstract conceptual structure can be mapped onto Sensors, Algorithms and Robotic Applications, the topic of this presentation. Case studies covering a variety of examples spanning from Gesture Recognition, Robotic Hand/Eye Coordination and Mobile Robot Navigation will be presented in ‘Show and Tell’ style with video clips as demonstration props, with the emphasis on simplicity and robustness rather than complexity and rigour.

Professor Geoff Dougherty

Professor of Applied Physics and Medical Imaging, California State University Channel Islands

"Medical Imaging - An Illustrated Overview "

Abstract: The rapid and continuing progress in computerized medical image reconstruction and the associated developments in analysis methods and computer-aided diagnosis have propelled medical imaging into one of the most important sub-fields in scientific imaging. As well as producing anatomical images, images of physiological function provide fresh diagnostic possibilities. After a brief overview of the imaging modalities and an indication of the breadth of current research, a few case studies including bone quality (in osteoporosis), cartilage degradation (in osteoarthritis), retinal tortuosity and spinal curvature (in scoliosis) will be presented. Some of the challenges and ongoing developments will be outlined.