Title : Evolution of Robotics
Speaker : Prof. Jin-Oh Kim

Abstract

In this talk, I would like to introduce what are now happening in robotics industry and what is the direction in future. For the last 20 years, we have seen so many new service robots including Sony's AIBO and Honda's humanoid robot. These kinds of new robots are spreading over all fields; where human lives as well as where human does not live. For next 20 years, we will continue to meet much more of new robots and it is expected the industry growth rate will be much higher than before. Current trend of robotics to help understand the future direction is summarized from the viewpoint of evolution of robot technology as well as the ecosystem. What makes much faster spread of robots is analyzed and discussed in the talk.

Biography

Education:
Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Aug. 1987 - Aug. 1992)
    Degree Program: Ph.D. in Robotics from the Robotics Ph.D. Program in School of Computer Science
Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, (Mar. 1983 - Feb. 1985)
    Degree Program: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, (Mar. 1983 - Feb. 1985)
    Degree Program: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Previous Positions and Experience:
2008.11 - Present: Director, Committee of Qualification Test of Robot Technology (ICROS)
2008.05 - 2008.12: Director, Planning Committee in Robots (Ministry of Knowledge and Economy)
2006.11 - 2008.03: Chairman, Korean Robot Industry Forum
2003.09 - 2008.03: Director, Korea Intelligent Robot National Initiative Steering Committee
2004.12 - 2006.02: Visiting Associate Professor in Robotics Lab, Stanford University
2003.03 - 2004.03: Director, Intelligent Robot Planning Committee (MOCIE)
1997.02 - 1998.09: General Manager (Head), Robot Business Team, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
1994.02 - 1997.01: Principal Engineer (Head), Robotics R&D, Samsung Electronics Co,, Ltd.
1992.11 - 1993.12: Senior Leader, Robot Department, SECOM Intelligent System Lab., Tokyo, Japan

Awards:
(1) Prime Minister's Citation in Recognition of Contribution in Robot Industry Development, Dec. 5, 2007
(2) Joseph Engelberger Robotics Award in Leadership, Oct. 16, 2008

Title : Human Computer Interaction Based-on Pen-Computing
Speaker : Prof. Jungpil Shin

Summary

We are mainly studying the way to use human handwriting with pen-tablet system. Since we have the knowledge of the writing order of a character using the system, it is easier to analyze the handwriting and to develop various applications. The topics are as follows: On-line stroke-order and Stroke-number free character recognition, Signature verification, Studying the effect of alcohol to signing, Signature evaluation, Kanji (Chinese characters in Japanese) learning System, Handwritten style font generation system (Handwriting synthesis with one's style), Oriental writing brush implementation (3D virtual brush), and 3D Character recognition using Wii controller. Based upon the above researches in handwriting analysis, we are also studying on image retrieval system and material/biomedical image analysis. For the image retrieval system, we are studying on the use of pen-tablet system. By simplifying input process using the system, we are aiming the higher accuracy and faster searching speed. As the study on material/biomedical image analysis, we try to analyze the structure of a mouse's brain cell using the pattern matching techniques and also to develop an automation program which can detect contact points of two materials precisely in nano-scale.

Biography

Jungpil Shin received a BS in Computer Science and Statistics and MS in Computer Science from Pusan National University, Korea in 1990 and 1994, respectively. He received a PhD in Communication Engineering from Kyushu University, Japan in 1999. He became an Associate Professor and Senior Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Software, the University of Aizu, Japan in 1999 and 2004 respectively. Research interests include Pattern recognition, Character recognition, Image processing, and Computer vision. He is currently researching the following advanced fields: Pen-based interacting system, Real-time system, Oriental character processing, Mobile computing, Computer education, Human recognition, and Machine Intelligence. He is a member of the IEEE Computer Society; Information Processing Society of Japan; Institute of Electronics, Information, and Communication Engineers; and Korea Information Science Society.

Title : Application of Design Patterns for a Variety of Software Activities
Speaker : Youngsuk Cho, Ph. D.

Summary

A Pattern is a solution to a recurring problem in a context replete with various goals and constraints. Also, Patterns are known to be a good way to represent knowledge and experience. They are rules for making the things, but they also foreshadow the things themselves. So, Patterns can be applied to many different areas of human endeavor, including a variety of software activity. Patterns form Pattern Languages and they are generative.

In this keynote speech, we will provide an introduction to the principal concepts of Design Patterns, their advantages and drawbacks. Anti-patterns and Amelioration Patterns will also be introduced. Various types of Patterns will be addressed, including Analysis Patterns, Cognitive Patterns, Organizational Patterns, and Process Patterns.

Biography

Youngsuk Cho received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. He joined Dongguk University in 1995. He is a Professor of the Division of Computer Engineering. Currently, he is the Dean of the College of Science and Technology and the Director of the Innovation Center for Engineering Education. He was with Fujitsu Korea, Ltd. and Louisiana State University as a Systems Analyst and as a Computer Analyst, respectively. He also worked as a Member of Software Engineering Test Committee, Federal Government Employee Recruitment Test Program, the Executive Auditor of Korea Business Incubator Association, and an Executive of Korea Multimedia Society. He was the Program Chair of ICCIT2009, NISS2010, INC2010 and NCM2011. He made a keynote speech at NISS2010 and INC2010. His research areas include Software Reusability, Software Development Methodology, Agile Models, and Design Patterns.

Title : A Case Study for Creative Industry Policy of Korea and Overseas
Speaker : Jongjean Kang, Ph. D.

Summary

A case study for creative industry policy of Korea and overseas
1. Culture industry policy of Korea
2. Creative industry policy of U.K.
3. Support policy of contents industry of France.
4. Contents industry of Japan
Photography Showcase:
The Sacred Light in Silence: Bulguk temple and Norwich Cathedral
Photo by Jongjean Kang, Ph. D.

Biography

Ph. D, Univ. of Brighton U.K.
BA, MA, Univ. of Chungang dept. of Photography
President, Institute of Ulsan Culture Industry
Chair, Stereoscopic Imaging Research Centre, Ulsan Branch
Adjunct Professor, Univ. of Hanyang
Chief Director, 2011 Ulsan International Photography Festival.
Executive, Korea Society of Culture Industry