Final Program

Welcome

On behalf of the Mechatronics Forum and the Georgia Institute of Technology, we welcome you to The 7^th Mechatronics Forum International Conference. The Georgia Institute of Technology is pleased to serve as the host of the first Mechatronics Forum International Conference to be held outside of Europe, and the first major mechatronics conference of the new millennium. We are happy to welcome you to the South and to extend to you the southern hospitality for which our region is famous; please let us know how we may help you.

The purpose of this biennial conference, following on the footsteps of those held recently in Budapest (Hungary ’94), Minho (Portugal ’96) and Skövde (Sweden ’98), is to promote activities in various areas of mechatronics by providing a forum for exchange of ideas, for presentation of technical achievements in research and education, and for discussion of future research and education directions. It is our hope that you will take this opportunity to discuss and confer, to catch up with old friends and make new ones, to challenge and be challenged, and that you will return to your respective institutions, corporations and laboratories with a renewed commitment to help humanity through your contributions to mechatronics research and education.

Papers were received from 36 countries spanning five continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America). The technical program includes the presentations of 202 high quality papers, 16 high quality poster papers, and six panel sessions of distinguished experts. The conference program covers a wide spectrum of mechatronics related topics which include: manufacturing, dynamics and kinematics, grasping and haptics, measurement and control, sensing, robotic systems, electronic packaging technology, control components, data management, novel applications, sensing and control, MEMS, smart materials actuators, systems and control, vision, system modelling, condition-based maintenance, robotic control, precision machining, command shaping, process control, mobile robots, machine tools, actuators, control of vibration and noise, system design, intelligent systems and control, medicine, motion control, automotive systems, and mechatronics education. This program has succeeded in bringing together an impressive collection of high quality contributions in related topics within the mechatronics discipline.

This is shaping up to be the largest mechatronics conference ever, and we are pleased with the very large number of papers we received from industry. We are also proud to announce that we have an assemblage of eight world-renowned authorities in various areas of mechatronics to give the Plenary and the Keynote Lectures each day of the conference. They include, Prof. Job van Amerongen (University of Twente, The Netherlands), Mr. Brian Carlisle (President, Adept Robot, USA), Prof. Geoff Roberts (University of Wales College, Newport, United Kingdom), Dr. Simon Thomas (Vice President and Director, Semiconductor Products Sector, Motorola, USA), Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau (Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA), Mr. Seiichi Yaskawa (Director, New Business Development, Yaskawa Electronics, Japan), Prof. Toshio Fukuda (President IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Nagoya University, Japan), and Prof. Robert Hocken (Distinguished Professor of Precision Engineering, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA).

All the extended abstracts were peer reviewed by the International Program Committee panel, which has resulted in the submissions of high quality technical papers. We would like to use this opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous effort put in by the International Program Committee in reviewing these abstracts. The conference proceedings are provided on CD-ROM disks. Most of the abstracts of the papers to be presented at the conference are now available at the conference web site: www.me.gatech.edu/mechatronics2000.

Technical sessions will be held in five parallel tracks from Wednesday through Friday. The opening ceremony on Wednesday will be followed by two plenary lectures by Professor Van Amerongen and Mr. Brian Carlisle, and a panel session, “Achieving Condition-Based Maintenance Through Mechatronics,” later in the morning. The day ends with a research laboratory tour at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a welcome reception by the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. Professor Ward O. Winer, Chair of The Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, will host the reception. The highlights of Thursday will be the plenary lecture by Professor Geoff Roberts followed by the keynote speech by Dr. Simon Thomas, and a panel session, “The Role of Mechatronics in Medicine.” The day’s highlights end with a banquet lecture by Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau. The highlights on Friday include plenary lectures by Mr. Seiichi Yaskawa and Professor Toshio Fukuda, and panel sessions on the role of mechatronics in: “MEMS Evolution and Development,” and “Precision Machining.” The conference concludes with two more panel sessions, “Funding Opportunities in Mechatronics Research,” and “Mechatronics Education in the 21^st Century.”

In conclusion, we would like to thank the local Organizing Committee Members, the International Program Committee Members, the panel that reviewed all the abstracts, the panel session organizers, the invited session organizers, and exhibit Chairs. Above all, we would like to thank all the authors, without whose contributions this conference would not have been possible. We would like to acknowledge the help and support of some special people, without whose help this conference would not have been possible: Wayne Book, Ward Winer, Klaus Selke, Jim Hewit, Philip Moore, Geoff Roberts, Bao Mi, and Gail Payne. This will not be complete if we fail to express our gratitude to the corporations, government agencies, and an educational institution that provided financial support for this effort. We welcome you to Atlanta, Georgia. Enjoy yourself!

Technical Session Schedule

Technical Sessions and Panel Discussions

In this listing, the corresponding author is always listed first in order and generally only his/her affiliation and country are identified.

Chair: E. DeMeter, USA
Co-Chair: Shreyes Melkote (Organizer), USA

M2000-148
The Development of an Internet-Enabled Interactive Fixture Design System
Senthil Kumar, Tan Boon Chit, S. H. Bok, R. Kiran Kuman, and A.Y.C. Nee
National University of Singapore, Singapore

M2000-229
Support Layout Optimization of Machining Fixtures Using the Genetic Algorithm
Edward C. DeMeter, Subramaniam Vallapuzha, Shabbit Choudhuri
The Pennsylvania State University
Raghunath P. Khetan
Delphi Automotive Systems, USA

M2000-230
Effect of Workpiece Surface Topography on the Holding Force in an Electromagnetic Chuck
Shreyes N. Melkote and Alejandro Felix
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-061
The Optimal Configuration of Mechatronic Products with Integrated Microsystem Technology Components
Veit Zoppig, E. Kallenbach, E. Saffert, and H. Kube
Technische Universitaet Ilmenau, Germany

M2000-180
An Automated Workcell for Meniscus Coating on 24 Inch Packing Substrates
Swapan K. Bhattacharya, Sachin Bhatevara, Hector Morales, Sherlon Kauffman, Robert Madayag, Edward Kamen, and Gary May,
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: Hooshang Hemami, USA
Co-Chair: Evgueni Podzharov, Mexico

M2000-169
Transformations and Stability of Constrained Mechanical Systems
Hooshang Hemami
The Ohio State University, USA

M2000-136
About Kinematics Behaviour of Automotive Mechatronics System with the Kinematic Group of Fourth Class
Miodrag Zlokolica, Jovan Vladic, Nenad Poznanovic, and Igor Novakovic
University of Novi Sad, Yugoslavia

M2000-099
Study of Gear Dynamics by Circuit Theory Methods
Evgueni Podzharov and Gustavo Oropeza Garcia
University of Guadalajara, Mexico

M2000-116
Actuator Selection for Antropomorphic Robots Using Power And Heating Rating
Nilton Cardoso da Silva, J. Mauricio Rosario, and Carlos R.EE. Lima,
UNICAMP, Brazil

M2000-198
Displacement Measurement, Nonlinearity, Noise, and Thermal Stability
Almantas Mozuras and Asta Kontvainaite, Research Laboratory Akustika, Lithuania

Chair: Tommy Salomonsson, Sweden
Co-Chair: Giorgio Figliolini, Italy

M2000-176
Effect of Passive vs. Actively Actuated Haptic Interfaces on Human Task Performance
Martin Young and Wayne Book
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-108
Vision Guided Mini-Robot for Grasping Threads
Tommy Salomonsson, A. J. Baerveldt, and B. Astrand
Halmstad University, Sweden

M2000-092
Experimental Validation of a Force Control System for Robotic Two-Finger Grippers
Giorgio Figliolini and Erika Ottaviano
DiMSAT University of Cassino
David Herrera Tobarvela
University of Malaga, Italy

M2000-021
Forms: A Mechatronic System for Rapid Foot Measurement and 3-D Reconstruction Part I: Design and Machine Prototype
Roberto Caracciolo and Alberto Trevisani
University of Padova, Italy

M2000-022
Forms: A Mechatronic System for Rapid Foot Measurement and 3-D Reconstruction Part II: System Calibration
Roberto Caracciolo and Alberto Trevisani
University of Padova, Italy

Chair: Subbaram Naidu (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Paul Thurmond, USA

M2000-253
Measurement and Control in Mechatronics Systems at Idaho State University
D. Subbaram Naidu, Habib Sadid, and Gene Stuffle
Idaho State University, USA

M2000-254
Advanced Ratio Control Strategies for a Pressure Injection Mixing System
Paul J. Thurmond and Craig G. Rieger
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, USA

M2000-255
Integration of Intelligent Industrial Process Sensing and Control for Cupola Iron Melting Furnaces
Mohammed Abdelrahman, Parameshwaran Kandasamy, and Jeff Frolik,
Tennessee Technological University, USA

M2000-256
Experimental Results on Performance of Different Controllers as Applied to DC Servomotor Under Varying Load Conditions
Selahattin Ozcelik, Raheman R. Nisar, and Prashant J. Agrawal
Texas A&M University, USA

M2000-257
Keyhole Stability and Sensing in Plasma Arc Welding Process
Y. M. Zhang and S. B. Zhang
University of Kentucky, USA

M2000-258
Mechatronic Design and Integration for a Novel Omni-Directional Robotic Vehicle
Carl Wood, Shayne Rich, Monte Frandson, Morgan Davidson, Russell Maxfield, Jaret Keller, Braden Day, Matt Mecham, and Kevin Moor,
Utah State University, USA

Chair: Louis Woike, USA
Co-Chair: Josef Zimmerman, Germany

M2000-035
The Part’s Motion Control on a Horizontal-Vibrating Plate
Winncy Y. Du and Stephen L. Dickerson
Georgia Institute of  Technology, USA

M2000-184
Strategies for Robust Tool Breakage Detection Utilizing Vibration Frequency Domain Analysis
Youssef A. Hamidieh, Brij B. Seth, and Raghunandan Sridhara
Ford Motor Company
Kirk G. Kitchen and Ivan G. Dzombak
Montronix, Inc., USA

M2000-032
Automated Stitch Length Adjusting System for Multi-Feeder Circular Knitting Machines
Tilak Dias, G. Lanarolle, and I. Porat
UMIST, United Kingdom

M2000-115
A New Electromagnetic Actuated Fabric Feeding System for Sewing Machines
Mario Lima, Luis F. Silva, Fernando N. Ferreira, Ana M. Rocha, Helder Carvalho, and Carlos Couto
University of Minho, Portugal

M2000-106
Non-Contact Handling of Wafers and Microparts Using Ultrasonics
Josef Zimmermann, Gunther Reinhart, and Juergen Hoeppner
Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Germany

Chair: Diann Brei (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Victor Giurgiutiu, USA

M2000-248
Development of a Hybrid Piezoelectric/Hydraulic Pump
Christopher Lynch, Lisa Mauck, and William Oates
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-249
Modeling and Control of Miniature Inchworm Actuators
John Gardner and Mary Frecker
The Pennsylvania State University, USA

M2000-250
Mechatronics Aspects of Smart Materials Induced Strain Actuation
Victor Giurgiutiu
University of South Carolina, USA

M2000-251
Thin Film Shape Memory Alloys for Actuation Systems
Greg P. Carman, Ken Ho, and John Gill
University of California, Los Angeles, USA

M2000-188
Design of Swimming Vehicles Using Smart Material Actuation
Gregory Washington, Seung-Keon Kwak, and Michael Borgen
Ohio State University, USA

Chair: Michael Zaeh, Germany
Co-Chair: J. M. Pastor, Spain

M2000-183
Identification of Dynamic Parameters of Manipulator Links
Mohamed Abderrahim, A. Whittaker, C. Balaguer, A. Gimenez, and J.M. Pastor
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain

M2000-142
Compensation of Microdynamic Friction by Sliding Mode Control with Variable Switching Gain
Paul I. Ro and Wonbo Shim
North Carolina State University, USA

M2000-177
Multiple Model Views in Mechatronic Control and Strategy Simulations
Kenneth R. Butts, Steve Magner, and Steve Toeppe
Ford Motor Company, USA

M2000-041
Automatic Generation of Metamodels for Design of Production Systems Control
Diolino Jose dos Santos Filho, Paulo Eigi Miyagi, Cristina Toshie Motohashi Matsusaki, and Emilio Carlos Nelli Silva
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

M2000-174
Model-Aided Adaptive Control Constraint on Machine Tools
Michael F. Zaeh, Germany

Chair: Geoff Roberts, UK
Co-Chair: Jack Cole, USA

M2000-026
Mechatronics for Subsurface Seismic Imaging in Oil and Gas Wells
Jack H. Cole
University of Arkansas, USA

M2000-030
Development of a Positioning Unit for Surveillance Cameras
Geoff Roberts and I. Darney, J. Spittle and R. Thomas, Tecsec Europe Ltd., M. A. Waythe
University of Wales, United Kingdom

M2000-113
High Definition Wide-Area Active Surveillance System
Paul Sharkey and Phillip F. McLauchlan
University of Surrey
David W. Murray
University of Oxford, United Kingdom

M2000-164
Keyhole Image Sensing in VPPAW
Radovan Kovacevic and Huijun Wang
Southern Methodist University, USA

Chair: David Bradley, UK
Co-Chair: Ahmad Shakeri, Norway

M2000-019
Mechatronics - An Established Discipline or a Concept in Need of Direction
David A. Bradley
University of Abertay Dundee, United Kingdom

M2000-050
An Advanced Modeling and Simulation Tool for Analysis of Mechatronic Systems
Levent U. Gokdere, Charles W. Brice, and Roger A. Dougal
University of South Carolina, USA

M2000-133
Version Management of Mechatronic System Models
Matthias Wolf
University of Paderborn, Germany

M2000-190
The Role of Bond Graph Modeling and Simulation in the Design of Mechatronics Systems and an Integrated Software Tool: CAMP-G, MATLAB-SIMULINK
Jose J. Granda
California State University, USA

Chair: Richard S. Cowan (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Ronald Wagner, USA

Panelists:
George Hadden, Honeywell Technology Center, USA
Mahesh Morjaria, General Electric, USA
I. R. Orisamolu, United Technologies Research Center, USA
C. E. Wineman, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, USA

Chair: William Singhose (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Peter Meckl, USA

M2000-274
Dynamic Output Feedback Time-Delay Control for Closed-Loop Input Shaping
Vikram Kapila, Qiguo Yan, and Anthony Tzes
Polytechnic University. USA

M2000-270
Noise Effect on Time-Domain Adaptive Command Shaping Methods
Sungsoo Rhim and Wayne J. Book
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-271
Achieving Fast Motions in Semiconductor Manufacturing Machinery
Peter H. Meckl
Purdue University, USA
Kazunobu Umemoto
NEC Corporation, Japan

M2000-272
A Parameter-Based Method for Designing Input Shapers for Flexible Robotic Systems
Michael Kenison and William Singhose
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-278
Design of a Learning Input Shaping Technique for Suppressing Residual Vibration of an Industrial Robot
Juyi Park, Hyung-Soon Park and Pyung-Hun Change
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

Chair: Alison Flatau, USA
Co-Chair: Stefan Wagner, Germany

M2000-202
Observer Based Nonlinear Control of Compressor Operation
Stefan Wagner and D. K. Hennecke
University of Technology -Darmstadt, Germany

M2000-134
Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking Pressure Control Using Hybrid Sliding-Mode PWM Control Method
Ming-Chang Shih and Ming-Chin Wu
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

M2000-193
On Control of a Distributed, Non-Steady State, Thermal System: A Comparison Between Simulation and Experimentation
Michael Chen and Kevin C. Craig
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Gerald A. Domoto
Xerox Corporation, USA

M2000-175
Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Backstepping Liquid Level Controller for a State Coupled Two Tank System
Marcio S. de Queiroz, Haizhou Pan, Hong Wong and Vikram Kapila
Polytechnic University, USA

M2000-013
Design and Control of Precise Robots with Active and Passive Kinematic Pairs
Ragu Athinarayanan and Ramutis Bansevicius
Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Behrooz Fallahi
Northern Illinois University, USA

Chair: Mattias Wahde, Sweden
Co-Chair: Mark Leyden, Ireland

M2000-170
Evolving Complex Behaviors on Autonomous Robots
Mattias Wahde and Hans Sandholt
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

M2000-069
A Proposal of Flexible Architecture for Mobile Robotics
Carlos Raimundo Erig Lima, Joao Mauricio Rosario, and Nilton Cardoso da Silva
Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

M2000-067
An Autonomous Mobile Robot Built to Investigate Behavior Based Control Strategies
Daniel Toal, M. Leyden, and C. Flanagan
University of Limerick, Ireland

M2000-018
Compact and Low-Power Two-Axis Scanning Range Finder for Mobile Robots
Charles F. Bergh, Brett A. Kennedy, and Larry H. Matthies
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA

M2000-010
Mobile Robot Navigation Using the Mathematical Model of the Sensing System
Adrian Moise
Oil & Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania
Bruno Apolloni
University of Milan, Italy

Chair: Thomas Kurfess, USA
Co-Chair: Keith Hekman, Egypt

M2000-084
Cutting Process Diagnostics Utilizing a Smart Cutting Tool
Byung-Kwon Min, G. O’Neal, Y. Koren, and Z. J. Pasek
University of Michigan, USA

M2000-070
Effect of Ball Screw’s Distortion Deformation on Motion Contouring Accuracy of CNC Machine Tools
Jiancheng Liu, Kazuo Yamazaki, and Gabriel Johnston
University of California, USA

M2000-053
A Methodology for Improving Part Parallelism and Productivity Cup Wheel Surface Grinding
Steven Liang
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Keith A. Hekman
The American University in Cairo, Egypt

M2000-043
Chatter Characterization in Orthogonal Machining
Mustapha S. Fofana
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-275
Repetitive Control Fast Tool Servo for Diamond Turning
Thomas R. Kurfess and M. Crudele
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-194
Adaptive Feedforward Cancellation of a Rotary Fast-Tool Servo for the Diamond Turning of Spectacle Lenses
Joseph Calzaretta, Marten F. Byl, Stephen J. Ludwick, and David L. Trumper
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: Scott Robbins, USA
Co-Chair: Ahmad Shakeri, Norway

M2000-107
On Control of Anti-Gravity System for Skyworker A Space Robot Testbed
Scott D. Robbins, Jinwu Qian, Ben Brown, and William R. Whittaker
Carnegie Mellon University, USA

M2000-157
The Development of an Advanced Robust System for Modeling and Processing Complex Environments
Surya Singh, Steven E. Everett, and William Hamel
The University of Tennessee, USA

M2000-112
Frequency Domain System Identification for Mechatronic Systems
Ahmad Shakeri
SINTEF Telecom and Informatics, Norway

M2000-203
Eigenvalue of Interconnected Distributed Systems
Yong Ye and Kamal Yucef Toumi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: M. Michielen, UK
Co-Chair: Josef Zimmermann, Germany

M2000-094
Detecting Debris Using Forward Looking Sensors Mounted on Road Sweeping Vehicles
M. Michielen and G. A. Parker
University of Surrey, United Kingdom

M2000-126
A Controlled Surface Temperature System for Studying Pool Boiling Heat Transfer
Jianwei Wang, Sheldon M. Jeter, J. Zhou, and Said I. Abdel-Khalik
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-140
In-Process Gage Frequency Response Measurement
Thomas R. Kurfess and David M. Longanbach
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-008
In-Process Density Measurement of Foamed Polymers Using Ultrasound Waves
Nidal H. Abu-Zahra
University of Wisconsin, USA

Chair: Carl Moore, USA
Co-Chair: Viktor Berbyuk, Sweden

M2000-091
Design and Simulation of an Industrial Robot
Ivan Olier, Oscar Aviles, and Nestor Sepulveda
Universidad Militar, Nueva Granada, Columbia

M2000-086
Simulating Freedom-of-Motion for a Controller for Cobot
Carl A. Moore
Northwestern University, USA

M2000-068
Modeling of Controlled Motion of Semi-Passively Actuated Scara-Like Robot
Viktor Berbyuk and Mathias R. Lidberg
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

M2000-090
A Sixty-Legged Mechatronic Robot Centipede
Francis M. J. Nickols
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

M2000-046
Energy Efficiency of Six-Legged Walking Machine: Design Study
John Heng, Nanyang Technological University
Terence Goh, Defense Materiels Organization
T. Zielinska, Nanyang Technological University,
Jeremy Loh, University of Southampton, Singapore

Chair: John Stafford, USA
Co-Chair Dianne Mitchell, USA

M2000-074
A Novel Approach for Flip Chip Solder Joint Quality Inspection: Laser Ultrasound and Interferometric System
I. Charles Ume, Sheng Liu, and Dathan Erdahl, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Achyuta Achari, Visteon-Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, USA

M2000-191
Modular, Device-Scale, Direct-Chip-Attach Packaging for Microsystems
Daniel F. Baldwin and Jordan Neysmith
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-283
A Methodology for Studying the Impact of Intrinsic Stress on Reliability of Electroless Ni UBM Structure
Dianne Mitchell, Yifan Guo, and Vijay Sarihan
Motorola, USA

M2000-247
The Effect of Clamping Condition on Wafer Uniformity Under CMP Process
Dein Shaw and Jassy Chang
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Chair: Cynthia Trigas, Germany
Co-Chair: Reid Kress, USA

M2000-122
Smart Connector - Mechatronic Components for Distributed Electronic Control in Cars
Torsten Hauck, C. Trigas, M. Paulasto, and A. Kolbeck
Motorola, Germany

M2000-065
Recent Results Related to Damped-Oscillation Control of Cranes
Reid Kress and M. W. Noakes, Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, USA

M2000-104
A Pulse Width Modulation Approach to Robot Position Control
Martin C. Berg and David B. Rathbun
University of Washington, USA

M2000-029
High-Precision Mechatronic Sensor Position
Ivan Arango
Columbia South America

M2000-196
Rapid Design of Embedded Systems for Mechatronics
Marjan Jenko and N. Medjeral, Systems Division, Iskraemeco;
P. Butala, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Chair: Radovan Kovacevic, USA
Co-Chair: Richard Willgoss, Australia

M2000-109
Development of a Measurement System to Evaluate the Cutting Beater Performance on an Industrial Files Production Machine
Eurico Seabra and Jaime Ferreira da silva
University of Minho, Portugal

M2000-159
Comparing the Control Methods of Fast Water Hydraulic On/Off Vales in Pressure Control
Marco Vuorisalo and Tapio Virvalo
Tampere University of Technology, Finland

M2000-143
Precision Control of Metal Transfer
Yuming Zhang and P. J. Li
University of Kentucky, USA

M2000-132
Genetic Algorithms for Mobile Robot Behavior Learning
Richard Willgoss and Javaid Iqbal
The University of New South Wales, Australia

M2000-162
An Intelligent GMAW Quality Control Using Wavelet Transform
Radovan Kovacevic, Dragos Vasile, Dan Vasile, and Norbert Owona
Southern Methodist University, USA

Chair: Kamal Youcef-Toumi, USA
Co-Chair: Shaochen Chen, USA

M2000-166
A Novel Sensor for Droplet Transfer Sensing in Pulsed GMAW Applied in Rapid Prototyping
Radovan Kovacevic, Dongming Hu and Ivan Kmecko
Southern Methodist University, USA

M2000-167
High Precision Stereo Prolometry Based on Atomic Force Microscopy Technology
Bernardo Dantas Aumond and Kamal Youcef-Toumi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-195
In-Situ Monitoring of Excimer Laser Micromachining with a Dual-Beam Interferometry
Shaochen Chen and Senthil Prakash
Iowa State University, USA

M2000-152
On the Semi-Automated Structural Vibration Control Using Smart Materials
Nader Jalili and Nejat Olgac
University of Connecticut, USA

Chair: David Taylor, USA
Co-Chair: Nader Sadegh, USA

M2000-055
Non-Colocated Control of a Flexible-Link Manipulator Tip Using a Multirate Repetitive Learning Controller
Ai-Ping Hu and Nader Sadegh
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-093
Mechatronic Design and Control of a Robot System Interacting with an External Environment
Prabhakar Pagilla and Biao Yu
Oklahoma State University, USA

M2000-135
Design of Gain-Scheduled H(infinity) Controllers for Gantry Robots
David G. Taylor and Xuedong Yang
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-219
Feedforward Compensation for Gantry Robots with Structural Flexibility
David G. Taylor and Song Li
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-208
Experimental Implementation of a Hybrid Swing up Controller on a Two-Link Brachiating Robot
Jun Nakanishi and Toshio Fukuda
Nagoya University, Japan
Daniel E. Koditschek
University of Michigan, USA

Chair: Yifan Guo (Co-Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Kuo-Ning Chiang (Co-Organizer), Taiwan

M2000-242
A New Approach for No-Underfill Flip Chip Package Design
Kuo-Ning Chiang and Zhen-Nan Liu
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

M2000-243
Implementing ASIC/Memory Integration by System-on-Package
R. B. Tsai, Ray Lu, C. L. Lin, S. K. Chen, F. J. Tsai, and K. T. Tseng
ChipMos Technologies Inc., Taiwan, China

M2000-244
Sticking Effect on Circular Plates in Microstructures
Rongsung Chen and Meng-Ju Lin
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

M2000-245
Wafer Level and Flip Chip Design Through Solder Prediction Models and Validation
Li Li and Betty Yeung
Motorola Inc., USA

M2000-246
Reliability Evaluations of Under Bump Metallugy in Two Solder Systems
Yifan Guo, Shun-Meen Kuo, and Charles Zhang
Motorola Inc., USA

Chair: Edward Carryer, USA
Co-Chair: David Trumper, USA

M2000-200
A New Undergraduate Course in Energy Conversion and Mechatronics at Georgia Tech
Thomas G. Habetler, Jerome Meisel, Ronald G. Harley, and Hans B. Puttgen
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-146
Planting the Seeds for a Mechatronic Curriculum at UALR
Andrew Wright
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA

M2000-173
A Vibration Isolation Platform
David L. Trumper and Tsuyoshi Sato
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-002
Mechatronics and Smart Structures - Emerging Engineering Disciplines for the Next Millennium
Victor Giurgiutiu, Abdel-Moez, E. Bayoumi, and Craig A. Rogers
University of South Carolina, USA

M2000-178
Introducing Mechanical Engineering Students to Embedded Programming
J. Edward Carryer
Stanford University, USA

.Chair: Sergey Lyshevski, USA
Co-Chair: M. E. H. Eltaib, UK

M2000-076
Smart Integrated Sensors in Mechatronic Systems
Sergey Edward Lyshevski and Marina Alexandra Lyshevski
Purdue University, USA

M2000-181
A Tactile Probe for Use in Minimal Access Surgery
M.E.H. Eltaib and J. R. Hewit
University of Dundee, United Kingdom

M2000-064
Cascade Control Principle for Robots with Electric Drives as Actuators
Victor A. Utkin and S. A. Krasnova
Russian Acadimy of Sciences, Russia

M2000-071
A Flexible Real-Time Motor Control System for Robot Joints
Li Liu and Andrew Wright
University of Arkansas, USA

M2000-037
A Non-Scanning Wide-Range Ultrasonic Sensor for Mobile Robots
Takashi Emura, Lei Wang, and Masaaki Kumagai
Tohoku University, Japan

Chair: Ye-Hwa Chen, USA
Co-Chair: Thomas Sugar, USA

M2000-199
Simulation and Construction of a Speed Control for a DC Series Motor
J. Santana and J. L. Naredo
CINVESTAV del IPN Mexico
I. Grout
University of Limerick, Ireland

M2000-079
Variable Voltage-Frequency and Vector Controls of Induction Motors
Sergey Edward Lyshevski
Purdue University, USA

M2000-031
A New Family of Dual-Action Linear Motors
Phillip Denne, United Kingdom

M2000-119
A Novel Selective Compliant Actuator
Thomas Sugar
Arizona State University, USA

Chair: Chris Rahn (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: William Messner, UK

M2000-279
Mechatronic-Based Hybrid Active Noise and Vibration Control
Rahmat Shoureshi, Amir Chaghajerdi, and Tormod Fretheim
Colorado School of Mines, USA

M2000-280
Adaptive Neuro-Inverse-Dynamic Active Vibration Control of Single-Link Flexible Manipulator
M. S. Tokhi, M. H. Shaheed, and H. Poerwanto
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

M2000-281
The Design and Control of a Semi-Active Helmholtz Resonator
Charles Birdsong and Clark Radcliffe
Michigan State University, USA

M2000-282
Adaptive Noise Regulation in Finite Ducts Using Boundary Control
S. Nagarkatti, C. Rahn, D. Dawson, and S. Singh
Clemson University, USA

M2000-289
Applications of Linear Programming for Linear Systems Trajectory Generation
M. La Civita and William Messner
Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Chair: H.M.J.R. Soemers, The Netherlands
Co-Chair: Behzad Mottahed, USA

M2000-017
Modelling and Design of Robotic Systems Having Spring-Damper Actuators
Viktor Berbyuk, Anders Bostrom, and Bo Peterson
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

M2000-054
Development of a Low-Voltage Stored-Charge Electrostatic Chuck in a Cassette Form
Shane Y. Hong
Columbia University, USA

M2000-087
An Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Optimization Approach to the Design of Electronic Equipment
Behzad Mottahed
Lucent Technologies, USA
Souran Manoochehri
Stevens Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-089
A Mechatronic Intelligent System
Babar M. Nasir, United Kingdom

M2000-117
The Mechatronic Design Approach, A Case Study
Jan Van Eijk, H.M.J.R. Soemers, E.W. Gaal, and H. Cox
CET Philips, The Netherlands

Chair: Greg Luecke (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Mike Jackson, UK

M2000-277
Teaching Control System Design Through Mechatronics
Kevin Craig
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-226
Comparison of Several Micro Controllers for Teaching Mechatronics
John Steele
Colorado School of Mines, USA

M2000-210
Having Fun with Muscle Wire
H. A. Pham, Y. S. Kua, and K. Salem
Iowa State University, USA

M2000-214
Multi-Tiered Control for Undergraduate Mechatronics
Greg R. Luecke
Iowa State University, USA

M2000-213
Mechatronics Education: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?
Charles W. Johnson
Minnesota State University, USA

Chair: Vello Reedik, Estonia
Co-Chair: Joseph Juarez, USA

M2000-023
From Design to Execution of a Mechatronic System Using a Computer-Based Toolkit
Derek Seward and Angie Chandler
Lancaster University, United Kingdom

M2000-082
The Provision of Gait Assistance for Individuals with Lower Limb Impairments
David A. Bradley and Camilo Andes
Acosta Marquez, United Kingdom

M2000-075
Fast Kalman Filter for Data Processing in Distributed Mechatronic Systems
Vello Reedik and Argo Luik
Tallinn Technical University
Lembit Kulmar, Estonian Airforce, and Kalev Rannat
Estonian Maritime Institute, Estonia

M2000-186
FRICTORQ, Fabric Friction Tester Based on Torque Evaluation: A Mechatronic Concept
Mario Lima, Lubos Hes and Jorge Martins
University of Minho, Portugal

Chair: Y. Hurmuzlu, USA (Co-Organizer)
Co-Chair: John Gardner, USA (Co-Organizer)

Panelists:
Harry Asada, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Russel Taylor, Johns Hopkins University, USA
James Hewit, University of Dundee, UK
Sundaresan Jayaraman, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Mandayam Srinivasan (Srini), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: Job van Amerongen, The Netherlands
Co-Chair: Li Liu, USA

M2000-207
Design Support for Motion Control Systems
Erik Coelingh, Theo J. A. De Vries, and Job van Amerongen
University of Twente, The Netherlands

M2000-155
Development of a PC Based Multi-Axes Motion Controller
Peter Butala and Ivan Vengust
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

M2000-123
Mechatronic Design and Control of High-Speed High-Accuracy Positioning Systems Under the Influence of Friction
Celal S. Tufekci and Kevin C. Craig
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-014
Magnetic Coupling Between DC Tachometer and Motor and its Effect on Motion Control
Shorya Awtar and Kevin C. Craig
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-011
Implementing Advanced Motion Control Algorithms to Control Robotic Workcells Using Windows NT and Real-Time Extensions
Peter Arestides, Curtis Sharif, and Wayne Book
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: T. Warmerdam, The Netherlands
Co-Chair: Giorgio Figliolini, Italy

M2000-129
The Design of a High Performance Active Damper
T.P.H. Warmerdam
The Netherlands

M2000-185
Design Parameters of Effervescent Atomizers
Jose Carlos Teixeira, SFCF Teixeira, and JCF Teixeira
University of Minho
CJ Bates
University of Wales, Portugal

M2000-189
Micro Electromagnetic Vibration Transducer for Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Aid
Kichan Lee, Sekwang Park, Sekyu Lee, Jinho Cho, and Sangheun Lee
Kyungpook National University, Korea

M2000-048
Miniature Hermetically Sealed Housing for Pressure Sensors
Olaf Hohlfeld and R. Werthschutzky
Technische Universitaet Darmstadt, Germany

M2000-040
Experimental Analysis of Commercial On/Off Solenoid Valves Modulated in PWM
Giorgio Figliolini and Chiara Lanni
DiMSAT - University of Cassino, Italy

Chair: Tim King, UK
Co-Chair: Gene Zak, Canada

M2000-006
Control and Identification of Mini-Mechatronic Systems With Permanent - Magnet DC Motors: Educational Experiments and Introduction to Engineering Practice
Sergey Edward Lyshevski and John Boggs
Purdue University, USA

M2000-007
The Mechatronics Laboratory Experience
Brian W. Surgenor, Peter Wild, and Gene Zak
Queen’s University, Canada

M2000-015
Mechatronic Design of a Ball-On-Plate System
Shorya Awtar and Kevin C. Craig
Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-004
Mechatronics Education Using an Industrial SCARA Robot
Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Sastry Kuruganty
Turabo University (Gurabo, PR 00778), USA

M2000-138
Using Mechatronics in Early Design
Thomas R. Kurfess and John G. Witzel
Georgia Tech, USA

Chair: John Hill, USA
Co-Chair: John Wagner, USA

M2000-168
Analysis Needs for Automotive Powertrain Control
Kenneth R. Butts
Ford Motor Company, USA

M2000-100
Mechatronics in the Development of Advanced Automotive Safety Systems
Kenneth N. Morman and Kwaku O. Parkah-Asante
Ford Motor Company, USA

M2000-285
Optimal Control for Energy Management of a Series Hybrid Vehicle
Wenping Wang
Taiyuan University of Science & Technology
Nader Sadegh
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-158
Health Monitoring for Automotive Electronic Throttle Control Systems
John R. Wagner and R. B. Conaster
Clemson University, USA

Chair: Philip Moore, UK
Co-Chair: Warren Jackson, USA

M2000-197
Life Cycle Data Acquisition Methods and Devices
Philip Moore, JunSheng Pu, and Changwen Xie
De Montfort University
Matthew Simon and Graham Bee
Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom

M2000-154
A User Interface Management System for Components Based Manufacturing Machinery
Anders Nordqvist and P. T. Ericsson
Gothia Science Park AB
P. R. Moore
De Montfort University, Sweden

M2000-066
Simulation of an Energy From Waste Plant
David A. Bradley and Robert Lee
University of Abertay, Dundee, United Kingdom

M2000-059
Distributed Allocation Using Analog Market Wire Computation and Communication
Warren B. Jackson, Carlos Mochon, Koenraad Van Schuylenbergh, David K. Biegelsen, Markus Fromherz, Tad Hogg, and Andrew A. Berlin
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, USA

M2000-063
Model-Based Fault Diagnosis of Electromechanical Systems Using Dynamic Recurrent Neural Networks
Kyusung Kim and Alexander G. Parlos
Texas A&M University, USA

Chair: R. M. Parkin, UK
Co-Chair: Glen Bright, South Africa

M2000-150
Profile Independent Wood Moulding Machine Dynamic Model and Control System
Mike Jackson, Roland Neumayer, Rob Parkin, and Neil Brown
Loughborough University, United Kingdom

M2000-156
Active Ribbon Breaking in Random Winding
Palitha Bandara and G. Durur, United Kingdom

M2000-125
A Mechatronics Approach for HVAC Performance Improvement in Intelligent Buildings
Emilia Villani, Paulo E. Miyagi, Newton Maruyama, and Diolino J. Santos Filho
Sao Paulo University, Brazil

M2000-095
A Novel Mechatronic Concept for Timber Planing Machinery
R. M. Parkin and N. Brown
Loughborough University, United Kingdom

M2000-020
Modeling and Developing a Real-Time Mechatronic Shop-Floor Control System for Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Glen Bright and Chris Kumile
University of Natal, South Africa

Chair: Y. Zhang (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: K. Moore, USA

M2000-259
Penetration Depth Control Using Point Infrared Sensors
H. C. Wikle, S. Kottilingam, and B. A. Chin
Auburn University, USA

M2000-260
Adaptive Observer for Estimating Temperatures and Heat Transfer Coefficients in the Weld Pool: Concepts and Initial Results
Kevin L. Moore and Aydin Yseldirek
Gannon University, USA

M2000-261
Affordable Versatile Sensor for Adaptive Welding Process Control
Yu Ming Zhang, Shaobin Zhang, and Yingde Tang
University of Kentucky, USA

M2000-262
Adaptive Fuzzy Voltage Control in GTAW
G. E. Cook, P. Smithmaitrie, P. Koseeyaporn, and A. M. Strauss
Vanderbilt University, USA

M2000-263
Real-Time Prediction of Electrode Extension in GMAW
G. E. Cook, Z. Bingul, P. Koseeyaporn, and A. M. Strauss
Vanderbilt University, USA

Chair: Sanford Meek, USA
Co-Chair: R. V. Chaplin, UK

M2000-003
Mechatronics Education In the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah
Sanford Meek, Santosh Devasia, and Scott Field
University of Utah, USA

M2000-187
Mechatronics Education at the University of Minho - A Summary of the Present; Perspectives for the Future
Mario Lima and Maria Paula Gomes
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Goran Putnik, Silvio Silva, Joao Monteiro, and Carlos Couto
University of Minho, Portugal

M2000-216
Graduate Mechatronics Course in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech
I. Charles Ume, Akio Kita, Sheng Liu, and Sterling Skinner
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-218
Racing Real Virtuality - A Proposal
R. V. Chaplin
Lancaster University, United Kingdom

M2000-284
Mechatronics Technology Demonstration — An Educational Experience
Devdas Shetty
University of Hartford, USA

Chair: Peter J. Hesketh (Co-Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Xiaoyi Ding (Co-Organizer), USA

Panelists:
Mark Allen, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Rosebdo Fuquen, Timken, USA
Peter J. Hesketh, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Roberto Horowitz, University of California at Berkeley, USA
Marc Madou, Ohio State University, USA
John P. Schuster, Motorola, Inc., USA

Chair: David Trumper (Organizer), USA

Panelists:
Robert Hocken, Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte, USA
Thomas R. Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Mo Elbestawi, McMaster University, Canada
David Stephenson, General Motors, USA
David Trumper, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: Tadeusz Drzewiecki, USA
Co-Chair: I. A. Grout, UK

M2000-049
Evaluation of Stress Produced by the Tongue Movements onto the Palate
Olaf Hohlfeld and G. Schuster
Technische Universitaet Darmstadt, Germany

M2000-045
The Development of a Remote Operating System for a Cement Rig
David A. Bradley, P. Gibson, and C. J. Fraser
University of Abertay Dundee, United Kingdom

M2000-286
Building Mechatronics Business
J. van Eijk, J. Franse, and H.M.J.R. Soemers
Philips Centre for Industrial Technology, The Netherlands

M2000-034
Simultaneous, Real Time, Multi-Fluid Analysis - A New Paradigm in Fluid Quantification
Tadeusz Drzewiecki, Jerry M. Calkins, Michael J. Husband, Michael P. Polcha, and Walter A. Martin
MetaSensors, Inc., USA

M2000-051
Mechatronics in a Human Environment: The Mechatronic Musician
R. M. Walters and I. A. Grout
University of Limerick, United Kingdom

Chair: Elijah Kannatey Asibu, USA
Co-Chair: Radovan Kovacevic, USA

M2000-165
Gas Metal Arc Welding Based on Real-Time Image Processing
Radovan Kovacevic, I. S. Kmecko, and D. Hu
Southern Methodist University, USA

M2000-217
Development of Automated Real-Time Data Acquisition System for Robotic Weld Quality Monitoring
I. Charles Ume, M. Miller, B. Mi, and A. Kita
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-211
Laser Weld Porosity Monitoring Using Sensor Fusion
Elijah Kannatey Asibu and Allen Sun
The University of Michigan
Mark Gartner
Ford Motor Company, USA

M2000-161
Droplet Detachment Control with Additional Mechanical Force in Gas Metal Arc Welding
Radovan Kovacevic, Norbert Owona, Dan Vasile, and Dragos Vasile
Southern Methodist University, USA

Chair: Mario Lima, Portugal
Co-Chair: Nathan Brown, UK

M2000-001
Mechatronics: A Graduate Perspective
Nathan Brown and Olly Brown
Hull University, United Kingdom

M2000-005
Mechatronics and New Directions in Engineering Education
Sergey Edward Lyshevski
Purdue University, USA

M2000-137
A Simple Dynamics Experiment Based on Acoustic Emission
Mark L. Nagurka
Marquette University, USA

M2000-144
Asynchronous Hands-on Experiments for Mechatronics Education
Burford Furman and Gregory Hayward
Cisco Systems, Inc., USA

M2000-145
Virtual Access to a Hydraulic Experiment for System Dynamics and Controls Education
Kyle Koeppen, Matt Rouse, and Wayne Book
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Chair: Ronald Bohlander, USA
Co-Chair: W.O. Soboyejo, USA

M2000-098
Silicon Single Crystal Pin Array for Liquid Application
Joel Pikarsky and Peter J. Hesketh
University of Illinois at Chicago
Gennadiy Yershov
Argonne National Laboratory, USA

M2000-220
Fabrication of Parylene Column for Micro Gas Chromatograph
P. J. Hesketh, C. Bonner, M. S. Noh, and G. Frye-Mason
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-153
Reliability of Mechatronic Silicon MEMS Structures
W. O. Soboyejo, S. Allameh, and A. G. Evans
Princeton University
B. Gally and S. Brown
Exponent Failure Analysis and Associates, USA

M2000-276
Precision Positioning Using MEMS Based Microactuator
Nitin Afzulpurkar and Yossawee Weerakamhaeng
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

M2000-025
Mixed Technology Asynchronous Switching Networks in MEMS
Jack H. Cole
University of Arkansas, USA

M2000-288
Design and Fabrication of PZT-Actuated Silicon Suspensions
Tsung-Lin Chen and Roberto Horowitz

Chair: Ian Darney, UK
Co-Chair: Zuhal Erden, Turkey

M2000-128
An Approach to a NN-Fuzzy-SPC Controller
Li Ren Wang and Hefin Rowlands
University of Wales College Newport, United Kingdom

M2000-085
Pseudo Trinary Based Construction of Walsh Functions, Their Application to Off-Line Identification and Control of Mechatronic Systems
Petro Missailidis, Kevin Craig, and Celel Tufekci
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-038
Functional Synergy in Mechatronic Design by Integrating Petri Nets and Hybrid Automata
Zuhal Erden
Atilim University, Turkey
Serkan Guroglu and Abdulkadir Erden
Middle East Technical University, Turkey

M2000-139
A Neural Network Based Fast Starting Method for Servo Systems
Mark L Nagurka
Marquette University
Chen-Wen Yen
National Sun Yat-Sen University, USA

M2000-033
A Cybernetic Approach Towards Controlling a Cutting Process and Its Experimental Verification
Slavko Dolinsek, Slovenia

Chair: Philip Webb, UK
Co-Chair: Paulo Eigi Miyagi, Brazil

M2000-103
Electric Pulse Magnetic Braking
M. Narain Raj and M. Narain Raj
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, India

M2000-130
An Automated Approach to Aircraft Manufacture
Philip Webb, Sara Eastwood, and Nabil Gindy
The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

M2000-141
Feasibility of Using Ultrasonic Flexural Waves as a Cooling Mechanism
Paul I. Ro, Byoung-Gook Loh
North Carolina State University, USA

M2000-171
Computer Aided Robotics in Severe Environmental Applications
Philip Moore, J. Pu, DeMontfort University-Moscow
J. Produraev and I. Ermolov, Moscow State Tech. University
V. Shvedov, Taris Inc., United Kingdom

M2000-042
An Anthropocentric Approach for the Design of Production System Control
Diolino Jose dos Santos Filho, Paulo Eigi Miyagi and Newton Maruyama,
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Chair: Alison Flatau (Organizer), USA

Panelists:
Devondra Garg and Gary Anderson, Army Research Office, USA
Daniel Segalman, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, USA
Anna McGowan, NASA, USA
Alison Flatau, National Science Foundation, USA

Chair: William Murray (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Kevin Craig, USA

M2000-223
A Rate of Ascent Controller for Scuba Divers
William R. Murray
California Polytechnic State University
Joseph L. Garbini
University of Washington, USA

M2000-221
March Madness: A Mechatronics Project Theme
J. Edward Carryer
Stanford University, USA

M2000-222
Two Projects In Undergraduate Mechatronics: Success and Failure
John F. Gardner
Boise State University, USA

M2000-225
Inverted Pendulum Systems: Rotary and Arm-Driven A Mechatronic System Design Case Study
Kevin Craig
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

M2000-224
Student Projects for Mechatronics Education in the Core Curriculum at Kettering University
Jeffrey B. Hargrove, Kettering University, USA

Chair: Paul Ruffin (Co-Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Peter Black (Co-Organizer), USA

M2000-231
Wireless MEMS-IDT Based Microsensors for Military Applications
Vijay K. Varadan and Vasundara V. Varadan
The Pennsylvania State University, USA

M2000-232
RF MEMS - An Emerging Technology for MMW Seeker Applications
Sonya Read and Tracey Hudson
AMCOM RDEC, USA

M2000-233
MEMS-Based Inertial Instruments Technology for Tactical Missile Systems
Paul Ruffin and Janet S. Baeder
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, USA

M2000-234
MEMS Applications in Remote Missile Health Management
Stephen Marotta, USA

M2000-235
Applications of MEMS Sensors to Army Helicopter Targeting and Weapons Systems
Joseph Aki and William H. Boykin
AutomaTek Inc., USA

Chair: Mark Nagurka, USA
Co-Chair: Joseph Juarez, USA

M2000-118
Improved Control System of the Spherical Direct Drive Actuators
Sergey Sokolov, O. V. Trifonov, and V. S. Yaroshevsky
Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

M2000-102
Distributed Mass Modelling of Piezoelectric Multilayer Actuators in Matlab Simulink
Tim King and Michele Pozzi
The University of Leeds, United Kingdom

M2000-097
Smart PC/PLC Control of Mechatronic Devices Using Opposed Tugger-Pair and Twistor-Pair Pneumatic Actuators
Joseph Juarez, Henry Paynter, MIT
Rudy Wojtecki, Kent State University
Mark Nagurka, Marquette University, USA

M2000-077
Mechatronics and Design of Direct-Drive Flight Actuators
Sergey Edward Lyshevski and Kenneth R. Dunipace
Purdue University
Richard D. Colgren, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Victor A. Skormin
University of New York at Binghampton, USA

M2000-060
High Performance Linear Actuators for Textile Winding Applications
Nigel Jakeman, P. H. Mellon, and W. A. Bullough
The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Chair: Steve Dickerson, USA
Co-Chair: Chi Zhu, Japan

M2000-287
Adaptive Control of MEMS Gyroscopes
Sungsu Park and Roberto Horowitz
University of California, Berkeley, USA

M2000-209
In-Pipe Mobile Manipulator for Inspection and Sampling Tasks
Chi Zhu and Shigeru Sarata
National Institute for Resources and Environment, Japan

M2000-172
Highly Efficient Drives With Adaptive Control for Start-Stop Movements
Akinfiev Teodor and Armada Manuel
IAI, Spain

M2000-228
Control Systems for Placement with Human-Like Properties
Steven L. Dickerson and Wayne J. Book
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-205
Design and Simulation of Components-Based Manufacturing Machine Systems
Amos Ng, Josef Adolfsson, and Petter Olofsgard
University of Skovde, Sweden
Philip Moore and Junsheng Pu
De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Chair: Tom Habetler, USA
Co-Chair: Ronald Harley, USA

M2000-265
Fuzzy Logic Based Compensation of Friction in Low Speed Motion Control
Reza Langari and Dongyoon Hyun
Texas A&M University, USA

M2000-267
Development of a Sensorless Vibration Monitoring Method for Small AC Machines: A Summary of Results
Thomas G. Habetler
Georgia Institute of Technology
Caryn M. Riley
NEETRAC, USA

M2000-268
Neural Network Applications in Mechatronics
Ronald G. Harley and Bruce Burton, University of Natal
Rangarajan M. Tallam and Thomas G. Habetler, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-110
The Comparison of Robust Control Algorithms in High-Performance Mechatronic Systems with Permanent-Magnet Servo-Motors
Sergey Edward Lyshevski and Alexander Nazarov
Purdue University at  Indianapolis, USA

M2000-160
Behavioral Molding and Simulation of Virtual Assembly for Networked Robots System
Zheng Zhang, Yongjun Zeng, Xiaoyang Cheng, and Qiyi Li
South China University of Technology, China

Organizer: I. Charles Ume, USA
Chair: Wayne Book, USA
Co-Chair: Geoff Roberts, UK

Panelists:
James Hewit, University of Dundee, UK
John Gardner, Boise State University, USA
Philip Moore, De Montfort University, UK
Edward Carryer, Stanford University, USA
Kevin Craig, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Jan Wikander, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Chair: Liwei Lin (Organizer), USA
Co-Chair: Mark G. Allen, USA

M2000-236
Non-Silicon MEMS Fabrication Approaches: Metals, Ceramics, and Polymers
Mark G. Allen
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-237
Design of a Variable Reluctance Asymmetric Stepping Millimotor
Ernest J. Garcia, William H. Greenwood, and Andrew D. Oliver
Sandia National Laboratory, USA

M2000-238
Motion Control of Macro-Scale Objects Using Large-Area Arrays of MEMS-Like Distributed Manipulators
Andrew Berlin
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, USA

M2000-239
Understanding, Characterizing, and Utilizing Dynamics for MEMS Applications
Kimberly L. Turner, University of California
R. Baskaran, Cornell University, USA

M2000-240
High Aspect-Ratio Poly-Silicon MEMS Technology for Precision Inertial Sensors
Farrokh Ayazi
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

M2000-241
Integrated Mesoscopic Electromechanical Manufacturing
Liwei Lin
University of California at Berkeley,USA

Chair: Sergey Lyshevski, USA

M2000-016
Mechatronic Means for Machine Accuracy Improvement
Vytautas Giniotis and Ramutis Bansevicius
Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Lithuania

M2000-179
Micro-Coulometric Titration System
Wang Donghong, Chen Weiping, and Yu Dun
Harbin Institute of Technology, P. R. China

M2000-080
Design and Development of Nano-Electromechanical Structures and Systems
Sergey Edward Lyshevski and Marina Alexandra Lyshevski
Purdue University, USA

M2000-027
Design of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for Automotive Applications
Ali Keyhani and Mihai Comanescu
The Ohio State University
John  Miller
Ford Motor Company, USA

M2000-264
Object Oriented Simulator for Analysis and Design of Synchronous PM Motors
Ali Keyhani, Luris Higuera, The Ohio State University, USA
Tomy Sebastian, Sunil Murthy, Buyun Liu, Delphi Automotive Systems, USA

Chair: Stanislaw Tarasiewicz, Canada

M2000-101
Predictive Adaptive Correction Based on Transputer Implementation of Control Algorithms
Konstantin A. Pupkov and Gregory A. Shakhnazarov
Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia

M2000-120
Reference Computer Model of the Wood Cutting Systems
Stanislaw Tarasiewicz, R. C. Pantea, Laval University, and Z. Mrozek,
Cracow University of Technology (Poland), Canada

M2000-024
In-Process Inspection of Surface Finish Using Displacement Laser Sensor Technology
Jiaxin Chen, Raobert Ward, and Geoff Waterworth
Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

M2000-072
Trajectory Planning and Control for a Human-Like Robot Leg with Coupled Neural-Oscillators
Li Liu, Andrew Wright, and Gary Anderson
University of Arkansas, USA

Chair: Nader Jalili, USA

M2000-062
The Spider Robot
Haluk Eren and Mustafa Kaya, Firat University, Turkey

M2000-081
The Use of the Gemma Method to Define the Run and Stop States of Automated Production Line Systems
Jose M. Machado, J.S.L.F. Da Silva
University of Minho, Portugal

M2000-121
Assembly Automation Assisted by an Intelligent Computer System
Luis A. Gentil, Luís G. Trabasso, Cairo L. Nascimento Jr., Technological Institute of Aeronautics, São José dos Campos - SP - Brazil

Chair: Behrooz Fallahi, USA

M2000-057
A Model-Based Approach to Generating an Optimized Drive Sequence for Stepping Motor Systems
Michael Robrecht, Germany

M2000-096
Mobility Control of Tandem Mobile Robots Under a Fuzzy Logic Based Supervisory Controller
Amir Shirkhodaie and Abhijit Patkar
Tennessee State University, USA

M2000-151
A Contribution for the Development and Control of Submicrometric Positioning Systems
Gilva A. R. de Jesus and Carlos A. Martin, Brazil

M2000-056
Multi Functional Computer-Assisted Electrodynamic Model for Industrial Mechatronics Simulation
Erkan IMAL, Parviz ALI-ZADA, Fatih University, Turkey
Ozgur USTUN, Istanbul Technical University, Trukey
Havar MAMEDOV, The Azerbaijan State Polytechnic University, Azerbaijan Republic
Hikmet KULIEV, The Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan Republic

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