Sir Robert Stawell
Ball completed his definitive treatise on the theory of screws
nearly a century ago presenting a geometrical view of mechanics
that is still unmatched today. In this time span there have appeared
a legacy of novel developments, extensions, and applications of
the theory. Yet there are still aspects of the theory that are
lesser known and provide fertile areas for modern exposition.
The symposium commemorates the monumental work of Ball and endeavors to recognize individuals who have carried on the mantle of his work in form and spirit.
Papers are solicited
in all areas that focus on screw theory and include:
Infinitesimal
and finite kinematics
Applications (e.g.
robotics, mechanisms, gearing, automatic control, etc.)
Dynamics, elasticity,
vibrations
Freedom and constraint
modelling
Computation and
graphics
Representations
(e.g. dual numbers, biquaternions, screw coordinates, etc.)
Pure mathematics
Historical and
biographical perspectives
Modern exposition
of topics in "Theory of Screws"
Survey papers
Education and
tutorials
Proceedings will
be published on CD-ROM using the Adobe pdf format. Graphics and
animations are encouraged. There are no a priori page limitations
but authors expecting files larger than 10 MB should contact the
organizers. Proceedings will be provided to all participants and
made available electronically. Copyrights will remain with the
authors.
Dates
Until November
1, 1999 - Contact organizers if interested in attending (for
planning purposes)
November 1, 1999
- Submission of abstracts
December 15, 1999
- Author notification of accepted abstracts
April 1, 2000
- Submission of final papers
Abstract Submission
Please submit abstracts via email or by posting three copies to one of the following:
Joseph Duffy
Center for Intelligent
Machines and Robotics
University of
Florida
Gainesville, FL
32621
USA
Tel: (352) 392-0814
Fax: (352) 392-1071
Email: duffy@cimar.me.ufl.edu
Harvey Lipkin
Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA 30332-0405
USA
Tel: (404) 894-7410
Fax: (404) 894-8336
Email: harvey.lipkin@me.gatech.edu