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IFAC NGCUV 2015 takes place in Girona

From 28-30th of April 2015, Girona Underwater Vision and Robotics team moved to Hotel Carlemany to organize IFAC NGCUV 2015 conference. The event took place in the nice city of Girona and counted on more than 90 attendees from 22 different countries.

NGCUV goal is to show the latest investigations in Unmanned Underwater Vehicles as well as to promote the exchange of information and perspectives on the field’s current research. The Workshop brings together a diverse set of researchers who are jointly committed to foster the research and innovation in underwater robotics. The event series was initiated in 2003 and has been held in Newport (UK), Limerick (IR) and Porto (PT) since then.

Along the conference, 6 invited speakers gave their talks on different subjects: 1) “The future of AUV technologies” by James G. Bellingham (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA); 2) “An innovative vehicle concept for ocean science: Ifremer’s hybrid ROV first sea trial experience” by Jan Opderbecke (Underwater Systems Unit, IFREMER, France); 3) “Towards Integrated Autonomous Underwater Operations” by Asgeir J. Sørensen and Martin Ludvigsen (Centre for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems –AMOS-, Trondheim Norway); 4) “Opportunities for Underwater Robotics in H2020” by Michel Brochard, (European Commission, DG Connect A2 Robotics); 5) “The role of AUV’s in the Oil & Gas Industry” by Hugh Ferguson (Subsea7, Aberdeenshire – United Kingdom) and 6) “Reflections on a decade of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Marine Survey” by Stefan B. Williams (Australian Centre for Field Robotics Sydney, Australia).

IFAC NGCUV 2015 brought together 50 contributions which were presented in parallel sessions on different topics: “Underwater Manipulation”; “Mapping and SLAM”, “Navigation, Control and Planning”, “Tracking and Localization”, “Operations”, “Vehicle Modeling & Design”, “EU Projects” and “Multiple Vehicle Systems”. A Commercial exhibition took place parallely in the conference hall. On the 27th, the team of the lab offered a tutorial on ROS for Underwater Robots.

Our lab was also present in the Commercial Exhibition with the SPARUS II AUV and took part in the European Project Corner presenting its projects: PANDORA, MORPH and ROBOCADEMY.

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Welcome to the 4th International IFAC Workshop

Welcome to the 4th International IFAC Workshop on Navigation, Guidance and Control of Underwater Vehicles (NGCUV’2015).

NGCUV goal is to show the latest investigations in Unmanned Underwater Vehicles as well as to promote the exchange of information and perspectives on the field’s current research. The Workshop brings together a diverse set of researchers who are jointly committed to foster the research and innovation in underwater robotics. The event series was initiated in 2003 and has been held in Newport (UK), Limerick (IR) and Porto (PT) since then. The present edition is co-organized by the Universitat de Girona and the Universidade do Porto, and is taking place on April 28th-30th 2015. Girona offers a great combination of cultural, gastronomical and sightseeing attractions that make it one of the most visited regions in Spain.

NGCUV 2015 will bring together 49 contributions, which will be presented orally in two parallel sessions categorized in 8 different topics: “Underwater Manipulation”; “Mapping and SLAM”, “Navigation, Control and Planning”, “Tracking and Localization”, “Operations”, “Vehicle Modeling & Design”,  “EU Projects” and “Multiple Vehicle Systems”.

The workshop will feature 6 invited plenary sessions given by leading research scientists around the world: 1) “The future of AUV technologies” by James G. Bellingham (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA); 2) “An innovative vehicle concept for ocean science: Ifremer’s hybrid ROV first sea trial experience” by Jan Opderbecke (Underwater Systems Unit, IFREMER, France); 3) “Towards Integrated Autonomous Underwater Operations” by Asgeir J. Sørensen and Martin Ludvigsen (Centre for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems –AMOS-, Trondheim Norway); 4) “Opportunities for Underwater Robotics in H2020” by Michel Brochard, (European Commission, DG Connect A2 Robotics); 5) “The role of AUV’s in the Oil & Gas Industry” by Hugh Ferguson  (Subsea7, Aberdeenshire – United Kingdom) and 6) “Reflections on a decade of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Marine Survey” by Stefan B. Williams (Australian Centre for Field Robotics Sydney, Australia).

In addition, an interesting tutorial session entitled “ROS for AUVs” will be given by Dr. Narcís Palomeras (UdG, Spain). Besides the technical sessions, there will be an exhibitor area where 6 companies and institutions will showcase their products, services and projects.

I would like to thank all authors and people attending at NGCUV Workshop 2015 for their interest and collaboration. I hope you find the meeting fruitful and you have a pleasant time in Girona. I would like also to thank the organizing committee from the Underwater Vision and Robotics Research Centre (CIRS – VICOROB) of the Universitat de Girona and the Laboratório de Sistemas e Tecnologias Subaquáticas (LSTS) from the Universidade do Porto for their support and effort in the organization of this successful event.

Yours sincerely,

Pere Ridao
IFAC NGCUV 2015 Chair

Comercial Exhibition in the NGCUV2015

IFAC NGCUV 2015 team is happy to announce that we will count on different commercial exhibitors in the Conference framework. The exhibition will be a meeting point for different marine technology actors worldwide and will be open along the conference, coffee breaks will take place in the Exhibition room.

On Tuesday afternoon, there will be a special networking session in the Exhibition area open to all the conference attendees. It will be a great opportunity for you to meet them and try to make business.
You will need your badge to enter the Exhibition Area.

You find information on Exhibitor Directory here

Keynote Speakers for NGCUV 2015

The 2015 NGCUV conference programme will become a stage for the key industrial and academic practitioners for discussions and demonstrations of recent advances in navigation, guidance, and control of unmanned underwater vehicles.
The Keynote speakers programme will contain a total of six sessions.

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

  • Jan Opderbecke, Underwater Systems Unit, IFREMER, France
  • Asgeir J. Sørensen and Martin Ludvigsen , Centre for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems (AMOS), Norway
  • Hugh Ferguson, Subsea7, United Kingdom
  • Stefan B. Williams, Australian Centre for Field Robotics, Australia
  • James G. Bellingham, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, U.S.A.
  • Michel Brochard, EC Officer, European Comission

For more information visit http://ngcuv.udg.edu/programme/invited-speakers/

Pre-congress tutorial

In addition to programme, there will be a ROS Wokshop on  the 27th at Parc Científic i Tecnològic. Further information regarding the pre-congress tutorial can be found here.

Please note that there is an additional charge to attend the tutorial and you will need to register for these during the online registration process. Click here to register.

If you have already registered and would like to amend your registration to include the attendance of the tutorial, Please contact the NGCUV2015 ngcuv@eia.udg.edu