Awards

Young Author Award

• [GS18-7]
  “A digital hardware system for real-time biorealistic stimulation on in vitro cardiomyocytes”
  • Pierre-Marie Faure (University of Bordeaux, France)
• [GS19-2]
  “Development of a Practical Articulated Wheeled In-pipe Robot for Both 3-4 in Force Main Inspection of Sewer Pipes”
  • Kenya Murata (Ritsumeikan University, Japan)
• [GS31-5]
  “Material classification using heat transfer analysis with infrared camera”
  • Ken Lertdumronglak (Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS31-6]
  “Human Activity Recognition using Single Smart Insole and Deep Learning”
  • Yuqing Pan (Ehime University, Japan)
• [OS5-2]
  “Simulation on 3D AUKF-SLAM based on multiple RTK-GNSS”
  • Takahiro Shimizu (Kagawa University, Japan)
• [OS17-2]
  “An exploratory study of regression methods for blood glucose estimation based on near-infrared facial images with wavelengths ranging from 760nm to 1650nm.”
  • Mayuko Nakagawa (Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS8-4]
  “Design and Kinematic Evaluation of a 5-DoF Robotic Surgical Instrument”
  • Cameron Crane, Nicholas Johannessen, Joshua Kleiman, Calvin Page, Adam Powell, Yihao Zheng, Sharon Johnson (Worcester Polytechnic Institute, United States)
  • Sajid Nisar (Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Japan)
• [GS18-6]
  “Co-delivery of Multi-anticancer Pharmaceuticals to the Cerebral Cavity Using Resorbable Nanofibers”
• Yuan-Yun Tseng (New Taipei Municipal Tu-Cheng Hospital, Taiwan)
• Shih-Jung Liu (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)
• [GS32-1]
  “Towards robust swarms: Comparison of flocking models with varying complexity”
• Lauritz Keysberg (Bielefeld University, Germany)
• Naoki Wakamiya (Osaka University, Japan)
• [ISBC OS19-5]
  “Analysis of coupling complexity in echo state networks via ordinal persistent homology”
• Taichi Haruna (Tokyo Woman's Christian University, Japan)
• [SWARM OS24-3]
  “Improvement of Fault Tolerance of Quadruped Robots by Detecting Correlation Anomalies in Sensor Signals”
• Eisuke Matsubara, Satoshi Yagi, Yuta Goto (Kyoto University, Japan)
• Satoshi Yamamori (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Japan)
• Jun Morimoto (Kyoto University, Japan / Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS20-5]
  “The linearized finite screw deviation model of the multi-axis manipulator”
  • Jaehyung Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
• [GS20-7]
  “Soft Manipulator inspired by octopi: Object grasping in all anatomical planes using a tendon-driven continuum arm”
  • Klara Bezha (Hosei University, Japan)
• [AROB OS1-3]
  “A Highly-Scalable Self-Organizing Map Accelerator Implemented on FPGA”
  • Yusuke Yamagiwa (University of Tsukuba, Japan)
• [AROB OS3-12]
  “Control for a fully actuated UAV equipped with two 2-DOF tiltable rotors”
  • Xiongshi Xu (Okayama University, Japan)
• [ISBC OS15-6]
  “Protein Design based on A Novel Hypothesis of Protein Evolution”
  • Tomoei Takahashi (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [SWARM OS23-1]
  “Hierarchical and Distributed Patrol Strategy for Robotic Swarms with Continuous Connectivity”
  • Kazuho Kobayashi (Yokohama National University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS25-4]
  “Introducing inductive bias on Vision Transformers through Gram matrix similarity based regularization”
  • Luiz H. Mormille, Clifford Broni-Bediako, Masayasu Atsumi (Soka University, Japan)
• [AROB OS13-4]
  “Eye-gaze Detection based on 3D Convolutional Neural Network”
• Chaofan Zhang, Kiyohiko Abe (Tokyo Denki University, Japan)
• [SWARM OS24-5]
  “Path Following Control of a Snake Robot with Passive Joints”
• Ryo Ariizumi, Kazunori Sakakibara, Toru Asai (Nagoya University, Japan)
• Shun-ichi Azuma (Kyoto University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS13-3]
  “Infusing prior knowledge into topological representations of learning robots”
  • Kana Ogawa (Chukyo University, Japan)
• [GS16-6]
  “Deep Neural Network-based Framework for Estimation of Integrated Information”
  • Ryo Omae (Kobe University, Japan)
• [GS23-1]
  “Noise Shaping Quantization for Data Compaction of Graph Convolutional Networks”
  • Soh Shiina (Osaka University, Japan)
• [GS29-2]
  “Self-Localization of a Drone using Multi-Modal Data and Deep Neural Networks”
  • Ahana Roy Choudhury (Department of Computer Science, Valdosta State University, United States)
• [AROB OS13-1]
  “Implementation of Encrypted Control of Pneumatic Bilateral Control System Using Wave Variables”
  • Naoto Shono (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
• [ISBC OS25-1]
  “The weakest stability theory for stochastic momentum equation: revealing the sizes in biological and abiological particles having half-life periods”
  • Tomotaka Kobayashi (Waseda University, Japan)
• [SWARM OS36-9]
  “Neural Choice Model for Representing Heterogeneous and Nonlinear Utility”
  • Ryo Nishida (Tohoku University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS11-3]
  “Deep Learning Security Breach by Evolutionary Universal Perturbation Attack (EUPA)”
  • Neeraj Gupta, Khalid Mahmood Malik (Oakland University, Rochester, USA, United States)
  • Mahdi Khosravy, Olaf Witkowski, Antoine Pasquali (Cross Labs, Japan)
• [AROB OS22-5]
  “Co-authorship Relationship with the Construction of a Research Laboratory: Consideration from a Network Perspective”
• Ayumu Miyakawa, Furi Kishimoto, Tsukasa Fujita, Masanori Shiro, Yuichi Iwasaki, Tetsuo Yasutaka (National Institute National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan)
• Masanao Ochi (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
• [SWARM OS36-4]
  “Hot-spot analysis of Covid-19 infection using mobile-phone location data”
• Yu Kimura, Tatsunori Seki, Satoshi Miyata, Yusuke Arai, Toshiki Murata (SoftBank, Japan)
• Hiroyasu Inoue (University of Hyogo, Japan)
• Nobuyasu Ito (Riken, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS4-5]
  “Study of pulse-coupled neural networks for glioma segmentation”
  • Brad Niepceron (University of Picardie Jules Verne, France)
• [GS12-3]
  “Real-time Path Planning for Mobile Robots in Large-scale 3-D Environment”
  • Xixun Wang (Kyoto University, Japan)
• [GS15-5]
  “Development of a Compact In-Pipe Robot with Multi-DOF Drilling Tool”
  • Thaelasutt Tugeumwolachot (Kanazawa University, Japan)
• [ISBC OS2-1]
  “Research on the usability of controllers and gloves in VR maintenance training system”
  • Kodai Tsushima (Ebara.co.ltd, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS9-5]
  “Comparison of High–Dimensional Neural Networks Using Hypercomplex Numbers in a Robot Manipulator Control”
  • Kazuhiko Takahashi (Doshisha University, Japan)
• [GS10-2]
  “Person Re-identification in the Real-World Application Based on Deep Learning”
• Miaomiao Zhu, Seiichi Serikawa, Lifeng Zhang (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)
• Shengrong Gong, Zhenjiang Qian (Chang Shu Institute of Technology, China)

Young Author Award

• [GS1-1]
  “Investigating the roles of evolution, Hebbian learning and neuromodulation in internalization of environmental structures”
  • Masahiro Kato (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [GS3-5]
  “Method of Sea Wave Matching Based on Convolutional Neural Network - A comparison with feature vector matching method”
  • Ying Yang (Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan / Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China)
• [OS1-4]
  “Multi-agent reinforcement learning with different parameter configurations using agent durability”
  • Mitsuhiro Komuro (Hosei University, Japan)
• [OS6-4]
  “Real-time path planning with jacobian calculation for 7-axis robot arm”
  • Jaehyung Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
• [OS13-5]
  “Exploring Parameters for Generating Semi-Realistic Traffic Flow with Data Assimilation Approach”
  • Taro Nishiura (Ritsumeikan University, Japan)
• [ISBC OS2-3]
  “Investigation on the physical and electrical stability and cytotoxicity of ultra-thin bio sensor with chromium layer in culture medium”
  • Takashi Ohya (Waseda University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS14-6]
  “Path Planning for Service Robots in Continuous Operation”
  • Abhijeet Ravankar, Michiko Watanabe, Yohei Hoshino (Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan)
  • Ankit A. Ravankar (Hokkaido University, Japan)
• [GS18-5]
  “Camouflage robot by collecting substances from environments”
• Akira Nozawa, Mitsuharu Matsumoto (The University of Electro-Communications, Japan)
• [PS22]
  “The analysis of the spatial prisoner's dilemma using the partial differential equations”
• Yoshihide Kubo (Takamatsu Information Technology, Japan)
• Hiromichi Kimura (Mizonokuchi Institute of Technology, Japan)
• Hiroto Yonenoh (Nagoya University, Japan)
• Masanori Shiro (HIRI, AIST, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS4-3]
  “Blur restoration of confocal microscopy with depth and horizontal dependent PSF”
  • Yuichi Morioka (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
• [GS12-4]
  “Evaluation of Muscle Coordination in Lower Extremities during Pedaling Exercise”
  • Takuhiro Sato (Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS25-2]
  “Advanced control system for dexterous dual-arm robot motion”
  • Keita Nakamura (The University of Aizu, Japan)
• [OS4-4]
  “A knowledge-based deep hybrid model for model-based reinforcement learning”
  • Maimaitimin Maierdan (Advanced Technology Research Center, TADANO Ltd., Japan)
• [PS17]
  “Introduction to Hybrid type cable-driven parallel manipulator system”
  • Seokki Lee (Korea University, Korea)
• [ISBC OS2-1]
  “Machine Learning as a Robust Index of the Difficulty of Mathematical Problems”
  • Yuto Toida (Nagoya University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS3-6]
  “A study on a language emergence model based on causality-oriented reasoning”
  • Masato Ishikawa (Osaka University, Japan)
• [GS18-5]
  “Merging trajectory generation method using real-time optimization with enhanced robustness against sensor noise”
• Wenjing Cao (Sophia University, Japan)
• Masakazu Mukai (Kogakuin University, Japan)
• Taketoshi Kawabe (Kyushu University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS2-3]
  “Biomimetic microfluidic neurons for bio-hybrid experiments”
  • Stéphany Mai Nishikawa (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
• [GS8-2]
  “The degree of robustness based on hierarchical DEA”
  • Kazushige Inoue (Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS10-3]
  “Evolving morphology and control for virtual soft-robots with a particle-based soft-body simulation”
  • Lin Wang (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [GS13-5]
  “Autonomous mobile robot mapping and navigation using topological and semantic information”
  • Ankit A. Ravankar (Hokkaido University, Japan)
• [OS15-1]
  “Modeling and simulation of Japanese inter-firm network”
  • Jun'ichi Ozaki (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [PS20]
  “Computer simulation and development of 7-linked biped walking robot embedded with neural network type central pattern generator”
  • Hirotatsu Suzuki (Ehime University, Japan)

Young Author Award (Special Prize for High School Students)

• [GS12-4]
  “Cat health management system using support vector machine based on acceleration and pressure sensors”
  • Rina Katsumata (Ichikawa Gakuen Ichikawa High School, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS5-1]
  “Cellular automata in fractal arrangement”
  • Yoshihiko Kayama (BAIKA Women's University, Japan)
• [GS14-2]
  “LoversFlow v2: an individual-based evo-eco simulator on sexual dimorphism - A challenge toward evolutionary aesthetics -”
• Tatsuo Unemi, Hiroaki Matsumoto (Soka University, Japan)
• [OS10-1]
  “Uncertainty of the second order - Quasispecies model with inverse Bayesian inference -”
• Taichi Haruna (Tokyo Woman's Christian University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS4-3]
  “Development of the Visible Light Communication Device for Swarm Using Nonlinear Synchronizing”
  • Taichi Ito (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan)
• [GS10-4]
  “Semi-automated Web advertisement design system with Interactive particle swarm optimization”
  • Makoto Kimura (Hokkaido University, Japan)
• [GS11-1]
  “Development of Training System for Pedaling Skill based on Real-time Visualization of Muscle Activity Pattern”
  • Takuhiro Sato (Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [OS3-6]
  “Modified Bare Bones Particle Swarm Optimization with Separate Exploration”
  • Jia Guo (Hosei University, Japan)
• [OS4-4]
  “Particle Filter Based Human Tracking System”
  • Daichi Baba (Saga University, Japan)
• [OS12-5]
  “A body transfer illusion with copy action evoking sense of agency”
  • Mai Minoura (Waseda University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS5-1]
  “Biomimetic neural network for modifying biological dynamics during hybrid experiments”
  • Matthieu Ambroise, Antoine Pirog, Yannick Bornat, and Timothée Levi (University of Bordeaux, France)
  • Stefano Buccelli and Michela Chiappalone (Italian Institute of Technology, Italy)
  • Filippo Grassia (University of Picardie Jules Verne, France)
• [GS13-3]
  “Integer inverse kinematics for arm control of compact autonomous robot”
• Osamu Tojo and Takeshi Morishita (Toin University of Yokohama, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS11-2]
  “Control of self-organizing robots with switching role: Multi columns formation moving”
  • Yuta Ueda (The University of Electro-Communications, Japan)
• [GS12-1]
  “Development of an embedded sensor system as pneumatic artificial muscle proprioceptors”
  • Hirofumi Shin (Osaka University, Japan)
• [GS13-3]
  “Boundary aware regional contrast based visual saliency detection”
  • Sk. Md. Masudul Ahsan (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS1-2]
  “Efficient Reinforcement Learning Using an Adaptive Control of Meta-Parameters Based on a Markov Emotional Model”
  • Shogo Watada (Yamaguchi University, Japan)
• [OS15-3]
  “Bipedal walking with consideration for the softness of the robot ankle”
  • Kohei Yoshida (Kumamoto University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS5-2]
  “Development of Assessment System for Resilience of Interpersonal Stress”
  • Takako Otabe, Tomotaka Ando, Kouichi Tateno, and Tatsushi Tokuyasu (Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS10-3]
  “Q-learning in high dimensional input space using pseudo Voronoi diagram”
• Takayasu Fuchida, Tadanori Hisanaga, Takehiro Egashira, and Taro Shibi (Kagoshima University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS7-2]
  “Agent-based architecture with distributed evolutionary computation that self-acquires and applies knowledge”
  • Shingo Morita (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS11-3]
  “Using novelty search to improve evolvability of physically simulated, developmental multicellular soft-robots”
  • Michał Joachimczak (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [GS14-1]
  “Verification of finger contact area on paper”
  • Yeng Weng Leong (Kanazawa University, Japan / Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia)
• [OS6-7]
  “Investigation of the effect of the flexible body on bounding gait of a quadruped robot”
  • Tomoya Kamimura (Kyoto University, Japan)
• [OS8-3]
  “The neural sliding mode controller design of fan-plate system”
  • Chun-Chiang Fang (National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Taiwan)
• [OS16-3]
  “Interrelation Analysis of Vehicle Operating Data and Respiration”
  • Shizuka Bando (Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS6-1]
  “Bio-inspired Slowness for Robotic Systems”
  • Ronald Craig Arkin (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
• [GS19-3]
  “Distributed Optimization based on Networked Multi-agent Systems and Its Application to Negotiation-based Real-time Pricing”
• Kazunori Sakurama, Masashi Miura (Tottori University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS12-1]
  “Decentralized underwater swarm communication using bio-inspired approaches”
  • Donny Sutantyo (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
• [OS4-5]
  “Control of cell growth utilizing magnetic force”
  • Shinjiro Umezu (Tokai University / Riken, Japan)
• [OS13-5]
  “Developing a conceptualization of social relationship via rudimentary objective-subjective distinction on social world”
  • Yuta Nishiyama (Niigata University, Japan)
• [GS8-2]
  “Detecting objects in images using context-based approaches”
  • Phatthanaphong Chomphuwiset (Mahasarakham University, Thailand)
• [OS1-4]
  “Path planning using A^* algorithm for differential wheel mobile robot based on vector models”
  • Bing-Gang Jhong (National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan)
• [GS5-3]
  “A proposal of the sightseeing concierge system using web information”
  • Tomoko Kashima (Kinki University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS14-3]
  “Biomimetic CPGs for robotic applications”
  • Timothée Levi, Takashi Kohno, Haruyuki Kinoshita, Teruo Fujii (LIMMS/CNRS-IIS, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Japan)
  • Matthieu Ambroise, Filippo Grassia, Sylvain Saïghi (IMS Lab., University of Bordeaux, France)
• [GS3-2]
  “Modeling a bacterial ecoysstem through chemotaxis simulation of a single cell”
• Nesrine Ouannes, NourEddine Djedi (Biskra University, LEISA Laboratory, Algeria)
• Hervé Luga, Yves Duthen (Toulouse University, France)

Young Author Award

• [GS6-3]
  “On driving assistance using forearm vibrotactile feedback for wheelchair drivers”
  • Aydin Tarik Zengin (Kumamoto University, Japan)
• [GS8-1]
  “Modeling and robust decoupling control for hypersonic scramjet vehicle”
  • Xiaofeng Su (Beihang University, China)
• [GS15-2]
  “The small eye and tongue module for an android robot head”
  • Dongwoon Choi (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea)
• [OS10-6]
  “A PSO method for time-optimal motion planning of a mobile robot”
  • Li-Chun Lai (National Pingtung University of Education, Taiwan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS10-1]
  “Development of outdoor mobile robot for human following navigation”
  • Jae Hoon Lee, Kei Okamoto, Masumi Oue, Shingo Okamoto (Ehime University, Japan)
• [OS3-6]
  “Continuous shape-grinding experiment based on model-independent force / position hybrid control method with spline approximation”
• Akira Yanou, Mamoru Minami, Hiro Tanimoto (Okayama University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS2-3]
  “A proposition of adaptive state space partition in reinforcement learning with Voronoi Tessellation”
  • Kathy Thi Aung (Kagoshima University, Japan)
• [GS13-5]
  “A neutral evolutionary path-planner”
  • Eivind Samuelsen (University of Oslo, Norway)
• [PS1-5]
  “Improvement by the image processing of the certification of a reconstructed image from Computer-Generated Hologram picked up by digital watermark”
  • Yuki Hirama (Meiji University, Japan)
• [OS1-4]
  “An improved adaptive controller in the presence of input saturation - In case of systems with available output derivatives up to the order of relative degree -”
  • Natsuki Takagi (Miyakonojo National College of Technology, Japan)
• [OS18-3]
  “Fundamental research on the fingerprint recognition algorithm”
  • Binyao Li (Tianjin University of Science and Technology, P.R. China)
• [OS19-7]
  “Motion planning using memetic evolution algorithm for network robot systems”
  • Wei-Ju Chuang (National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan)
• [OS24-3]
  “BioCell print utilizing PELID (Patterning with Electrostatically-Injected Droplet) method”
  • Shinjiro Umezu (Tokai University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS6-1]
  “Correlation-based competition regulated by nonlinear interspike interaction in STDP”
  • Shigeru Kubota (Yamagata University, Japan)
• [GS22-3]
  “Medical image diagnosis of lung cancer by multi-layered GMDH-type neural network self-selecting functions”
• Tadashi Kondo (The University of Tokushima, Japan)
• Junji Ueno (The University of Tokushima, Japan)
• Shoichiro Takao (The University of Tokushima, Japan)

Young Author Award

• [GS21-2]
  “New acoustic positioning system for under water robot using multiple frequencies”
  • Xiu Jing Gao (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan)
• [OS4-3]
  “Distributed robust consensus control of uncertain multi-agent systems”
  • Yang Liu (Beihang University, China)
• [GS3-2]
  “Visualizing language evolution as an emergent phenomenon based on biological evolution and learning”
  • Tsubasa Azumagakito (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [GS13-6]
  “Path planning of an autonomous mobile robot considering region with velocity constraint in real environment”
  • Tae Hyon Kim (Kyoto University, Japan)
• [OS14-5]
  “A neural network model for categorical effects in color memory”
  • Chihiro Imai (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
• [OS16-7]
  “A nonholonomic control method for stabilization an X4-AUV”
  • Zainah Binti Md. Zain (Okayama University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS8-3]
  “Depth calculation by using Face detection ASIC”
  • Seung Min Choi (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea)
  • Jae-chan Jeong (University of Science and Technology, Korea)
  • Jaeil Cho (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea)
• [OS12-3]
  “Localization algorithm using virtual label for a mobile robot in indoor and outdoor environment”
• Kiho Yu (Pusan National University, Korea)
• Mincheol Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
• Youngeun Moon (Pusan National University, Korea)
• Yohwan Kang (Pusan National University, Korea)
• [GS17-5]
  “Towards the enhancement of biped locomotion and control techniques - walking pattern classification”
  • Basak Yuksel (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan and Middle East Technical University, Turkey)
  • Kemal Leblebicioglu (Middle East Technical University, Turkey)

Young Author Award

• [GS1-2]
  “Memory capacity and information capacity of the sparsely encoded associative memory with replacing units”
• Ryota Miyata (University of the Ryukyus, Japan)
• [GS3-1]
  “Why we talk?: Altruism and multilevel selection in the origin of language”
• Kana Sugiura (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [GS15-3]
  “A communication protocol based on IR-Space division transceivers for mobile robots”
• Tetsuo Abe (Hiroshima City University)
• [GS18-1]
  “Human tracking with variable prediction steps based on Kullback-Leibler divergence”
• Noriko Takemura (Osaka University, Japan)
• [GS18-5]
  “The water-tank test of novel underwater positioning system based on sensor networks”
• Bin Fu (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
• [GS21-2]
  “A study of dimension reduction of Gabor features from different facial expressions”
• Rosdiyana Samad (Kagawa University, Japan)
• [OS3-1]
  “Real time traffic signal learning control using BPNN based on prediction for probabilistic distribution of standing vehicles”
• Chengyou Cui (Waseda University, Japan)
• [OS4-5]
  “Synchronized brain activity changes related to perceptual alternations”
• Koji Iwayama (The University of Tokyo)
• [OS10-1]
  “Adaptation of robot perception on fuzzy linguistic information by evaluating vocal cues for controlling a robot manipulator”
• Anandasetti Gamaethiralalaya Buddhika Prabhath Jayasekara (Saga University, Japan)
• [OS13-2]
  “Object recognition algorithm using vocabulary tree and pre-matching array”
• Ho-Yong Seo (KAIST, Korea)
• [OS15-1]
  “Fast shape matching and retrieval based on approximate dynamic space warping”
• Naif Alajlan (King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Best Paper Award

• [GS8-4]
  “Development and case study of trend analysis software based on FACT-Graph”
• Ryosuke Saga (Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Japan)
• Hiroshi Tsuji (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
• Takao Miyamoto (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
• Kuniaki Tabata (Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Japan)
• [GS11-3]
  “A real-time face detection and recognition system for mobile robot in the complex background”
• Song Chen (Tsinghua University, China)
• Tao Zhang (Tsinghua University, China)
• Chengpu Zhang (Tsinghua University, China)
• Yu Cheng (Tsinghua University, China)
• [GS15-5]
  “A multi-agent-based approach for furniture arrangement”
• Satoshi Ono (Kagoshima University, Japan)
• Takayuki Oshige (Kagoshima University, Japan)
• Shigeru Nakayama (Kagoshima University, Japan)
• [OS20-4]
  “Monitoring the level in a large structure localization method”
• Jong-Min Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
• Dong-Sul Shin (Pusan National University, Korea)
• Hee-Je Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)

Young Author Award

• “Integration of stereo vision system and laser range finder for autonomous obstacle avoidance and map construction”
• Jung-Fu Hou (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)
• “Concurrent localization of multiple robots”
• Jae-Hyun Park (Pusan National University, Korea)
• “Robust optimization using multi-objective particle swarm optimization”
• Satoshi Ono (Kagoshima University, Japan)
• “Neuro-based olfactory model for artificial organoleptic tests”
• Zu Soh (Hiroshima University, Japan)
• “Roll of Rhythmic Component in Proactive Controll of Human Hand”
• Yoshikatsu Hayashi (Natural Science (NPO), Tohoku Institute of Technology, Japan)
• “Robust Object Instance Registration to Robot-centered Knowledge Framework”
• Dae Sic Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)

Best Paper Award

• “Reliable EOG signal based control approach with EEG signal judgement”
• Tao Zang, Chen Chen (Tsinghua University, China), Masatoshi Nakamura (Saga University, Japan)
• “AKP energy levels by a simple shooting scheme for a periodic orbit”
• Kazuhiro Kubo, Tokuzo Shimada (Meiji University, Japan)
• “A new grasp quality measure considering physical limits of robot hands”
• Jeong Hyunhwan, Park Jongwoo, Cheong Joono (Korea University, Korea)
• “Crack detection method using rotational morphology”
• M. Yoshioka, S. Omatu (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• “The diversification of proto-cells driven by membrane permselectivity”
• Masaomi Hatakeyama (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan)
• “Adaptive crossover, mutation and selection using fuzzy system for genetic algorithms”
• Soung-Min Im (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea)
• “Obtaining accurate classifiers with pareto-optimal and near pareto-optimal rules”
• Isao Kuwajima (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
• “Decision support system based on cargo sensor information for liquid carrier tanker”
• Jungmin Heo (Pusan National University, Korea)
• “Parts closure in a kinematic self-replicating programmable constructor”
• William M. Stevens (Open University, United Kingdom)
• “VR interactive dialog system with verbal and nonverbal communication”
• Shunji Uchino (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• “An intelligent web information searching technology”
• Young Im Cho (University of Suwon, Korea)
• “Digital control of space robot manipulators with velocity type joint controller using transpose of generalized Jacobian matrix”
• Shinichi Sagara (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan), Yuichiro Taira (National Fisheries University, Japan)
• “A 3D virtual orthognathic surgery planning and simulation for the prediction of post-operative facial appearance”
• U.H. Obaidellah, C.S. Woo, Z.H.A Hasan, S. M. Khanafiah (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

Young Author Award

“Mathematical modeling of frogs' calling behaviors and its possible application to artificial life and robotics”
• Ikkyu Aihara (Kyoto University, Japan)
• “Face recognition across illumination”
• Saleh Aly (Kyushu University, Japan)
• “Adaptation of a distributes controller depending on morphology”
• Nathan Labhart (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
• “A cost-based fuzzy system for pattern classification with class importance”
• Tomoharu Nakashima (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
• “Multi-agent robotics: towards energy autonomy”
• Hector Raposo (Aalborg University, Denmark)

Best Paper Award

• “Automated wildlife monitoring using self-configuring sensor networks deployed in natural habitats”
• V. Trifa (ATR HRCN, Japan)
• L. Girod (MIT, USA)
• T. Collier (UCLA, USA)
• D. Blumstein (UCLA, USA)
• C. Taylor (UCLA, USA)
• “Robot multiple tasks performance and neural complexity”
• G. Capi (Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan)
• K. Bode (Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania)

Young Author Award

• “A bayesian approach to blind source separation with variable number of sources”
• Junichiro Hirayama (Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan)
• “Automatic motion detection for surveillance”
• Mokhtar Norrima (Oita University, Japan)
• “Driver fatigue detection using genetic algorithm”
• Shanshan Jin (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea)
• “A novel human-environment interface for conceptualizing spatial information in non-speech audio”
• Shigueo Nomura (Kyoto University, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• “State estimation with finite data rates and information pattern”
• Hidetoshi Shimokawa (Aihara Complexity Modelling Project, ERATO, JST, Japan)
• Kazuyuki Aihara (The University of Tokyo, Aihara Complexity Modelling Project, ERATO, JST, Japan)
• “Stochastic analysis of schema distribution in multiplicative landscape”
• Hiroshi Furutani (University of Miyazaki, Japan)
• Susmu Katayama (University of Miyazaki, Japan)
• Makoto Sakamoto (University of Miyazaki, Japan)
• Takao Ito (Ube National College of Technology, Japan)
• “Virtual planes and active vision for fast 3D real time obstacle detection and avoidance”
• Maki K. Habib (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea)
• Ju-Jang Lee (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea)
• “Automatic evolution of bipedal locomotion in a simulated humanoid robot with many degrees of freedom”
• Malachy Eaton (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• T.J. Davitt (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• “A self-organizing model of place cells with periodically distributed receptive fields”
• Naoki Oshiro (University of the Ryukyus, Japan)
• Koji Kurata (University of the Ryukyus, Japan)
• Tetsuhiko Yamamoto (University of the Ryukyus, Japan)
• “A study on image based visual feedback control of robot system”
• Sung Hyun Han (Kyungnam University, Korea)
• Uhn Zoo Na (Kyungnam University, Korea)
• Hong Rae Kim (Kyungnam University, Korea)
• Yoon Kyu Kim (Kyungnam University, Korea)
• Chang Rok Shin (Kyungnam University, Korea)

Young Author Award

• [IS7-4]
  “Fingerprint matching algorithm based on the artificial immune system
• J-W. Jeong (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
• T-H. Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
• D-W. Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
• K-B. Sim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
• [GS10-4]
  “Evolution of investment strategy in an environment offered by the real tick data
• M. Tanaka-Yamawaki (Tottori University, Japan)
• T. Motoyama (Tottori University, Japan)
• [GS18-3]
  “Statistical approach for function classification of proteins in the biological texts
• D-W. Park (Pusan National University, Korea)
• H-C. Kwon (Pusan National University, Korea)
• M-H. Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
• H-G. Cho (Youngsan University, Korea)
• [GS11-3]
  “LQ-learning based on self-organizing classification of sequences
• H-Y. Lee (Tohoku University, Japan)
• K. Abe (Tohoku University, Japan)
• H. Kamaya (Hachinohe National College of Technology, Japan)
• [GS2-2]
  “A robotic approach to emotion from a selectionist perspective
• T. Kato (Nagoya University, Japan)
• T. Arita (Nagoya University, Japan)
• [GS7-4]
  “Chemical genetic programming – Evolutionary optimization of the translation from genotypic strings to phenotypic trees
• W. Piaseczny (ATR Human Information Science Labs, Japan)
• H. Suzuki (ATR Human Information Science Labs, Japan)
• H. Sawai (Communications Research Laboratory, Japan)

Best Paper Award

• [GS24-2]
  “Evolution of a large-scale spiking neural network for robot navigation
• M. Eaton (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• N. Jordan (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• J. J. Collins (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• M. Mansfield (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• [IS5-3]
  “Intelligent classification of bill money
• S. Omatu (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan)
• M. Teranishi (Nara University of Education, Japan)
• T. Kosaka (Glory TD Himeji, Japan)
• [GS5-6]
  “State estimation of nonlinear stochastic systems by evolution strategies based particle filter
• K. Uosaki
• Y. Kimura
• T. Hatanaka (Osaka University, Japan)

Young Author Award

• “Application of resonance algorithm for image segmentation”
• F. Dai (Oita University, Japan)
• “Optimization of multi-objective function based on the game theory and co-evolutionary algorithm,”
• Ji-Yoon Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
• “Toward machine intuition: A way-finding without maps or coordinates,”
• Juan Liu (Central South University, P.R.China)

Best Paper Award

• “Fast face detection using genetic algorithms and pyramid structure”
• M. Sugisaka (Oita University, RIKEN, Japan)
• X. Fan (Oita University, Japan)
• H. Kimura (The University of Tokyo, RIKEN, Japan)
• “Embodied AI in humanoids”
• H.H. Lund (University of Southern Denmark, Denmak)
• L. Pagliarini (University of Southern Denmark, Denmak)
• L. Paramonov (University of Southern Denmark, Denmak)
• M.W. Jorgensen (University of Southern Denmark, Denmak)
• “Computation of electro kinetic mobility of charges bio molecules that pass through the ion channel pore on the biological excitable membrane”
• H. Hirayama (Asahikawa Medical College, Japan)
• “Adaptive communication among collaborative agents: Preliminary results with symbol grounding”
• YooSook Lee (University of California- Los Angels, USA)
• J. Riggle (University of California- Los Angels, USA)
• T.C. Collier (University of California- Los Angels, USA)
• E. Stabler (University of California- Los Angels, USA)
• C.E. Taylor (University of California- Los Angels, USA)
• “A study on the position control of an SMA actuator using time delay control”
• HyoJik Lee
• Jung-Ju Lee (KAIST, Korea)
• “Evolutionary acquisition of handstand skill using a three-link rings gymnastic robot”
• T. Yamada (Saga University, Japan)
• K. Watanabe (Saga University, Japan)
• K. Kuguchi (Saga University, Japan)
• K. Izumi (Saga University, Japan)