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The “2023 IEEE SPS Seasonal School on Computer Vision Applications in Robotics (CVAR)” will take place on 14-17 February 2023 at Taxila, Pakistan, an ancient city just 30 Km from the Capital city Islamabad. Taxila is a city of the Gandharan civilization, sometimes known as one of its capitals, whose history can be traced from early microlithic communities at the Khanpur caves up to almost 1000 CE. Taxila was a hub of Buddhism, a centre of learning, an urban metropolis and a meeting point of various cultures, namely the Achaemenids, Greeks, Mauryans, Scythians, Parthians, Kushans, Huns and eventually the Muslims.
The school will be held at University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila in collaboration with Swarm Robotics Lab under National Centre of Robotics and Automation (NCRA).
The school will bring together renowned researchers from academia and industry who will share their expert knowledge on the latest theoretical/algorithmic/practical advancements in image processing and computer vision as applied to robotics and automation. The event will also be comprised of Hands-on Workshop, Project Exhibition/Competition, and Industry Corner for the products showcase.
We encourage participation of a spectrum of faculty members, researchers, including students and industry practitioners. Attendees will also benefit from networking opportunities in a friendly and stimulating environment. This event will also provide an opportunity to academia and industry to bridge the gap between academic research and industry ventures.
The school will focus on topics (but not limited too):
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Edge Computing for Computer Vision
- Machine/Robot Vision
- Aerial/Drone Image Processing
- Real-Time Image Processing and Applications in Robotics
- AI-on-the-Edge
- Computer Vision for Precision Agriculture / Smart Farming
- Computer Vision for Autonomous Vehicles
- Computer Vision in Industry 4.0
- Computer Vision for Underwater Robotics
Keynote Speakers
Professor
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Plenary Speakers
Professor
New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi, UAE/NYU Tandon School of Engineering, New York, USA
Central Project Director
National Centre of Robotics and Automation, Pakistan
Professor
Multimedia University, Malaysia
Professor
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Invited Speakers (Academia)
PostDoc Researcher
German Electron Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg Germany
Principal Investigator
Technological University Dublin, Ireland, Senior Member IEEE
Co-PI
Advanced Robotics and Automation Lab, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan. Member IEEE
Assistant Professor
University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Chairman
Department of Information and Telecommunication Engineering, Islamia University Bahawalpur. Senior Member IEEE
Invited Speakers (Industry)
General Manager / Sr. Researcher (AI)
National Electronics Complex of Pakistan
SelfTech, Mirpur AJK
Team
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Patron |
Prof. Dr. Inayatullah Khan Babar |
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Advisory Committee |
Prof. Dr. Qaiser uz Zaman Khan |
Prof. Dr. Gulistan Raja |
Dr. Uzair Khan |
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Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed |
Prof. Dr. Hafiz Adnan Habib |
Prof. Dr. Adeel Akram |
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Chair |
Co-Chair |
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General |
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Haroon Yousaf |
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Technical Program |
Dr. Fawad Hussain |
Engr. Saran Khaliq |
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Workshop |
Dr. Naveed Khan |
Engr. Muzamil Shahzad |
Engr. Muhammad Saad Saeed |
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Project Exhibition |
Dr. Waqar Ahmed |
Engr. Asma |
Engr. Saifullah |
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Local Arrangements |
Engr. Sharoon Saleem |
Mr. Tauqeer Ahmed |
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Finance |
Engr. Malik M. Asim |
Engr. Naeem Mumtaz Malik |
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Publication |
Dr. Junaid Mir |
Engr. Suneela Zafar |
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Media & Publicity |
Engr. Ahmed Husnain Johar |
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Webmaster |
Engr. Ulfat Hussain |
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Workshop
The workshops will be conducted on 14th and 17th February 2023. Two hands-on workshops are planned at the school:
- Hands-on Workshop on Robot Operating System.
- Hands-on Workshop on Computer Vision on the Edge.
The workshop sessions will be primarily focused on practical aspects. The detailed contents of the workshops will be shared soon.
Competition
The school will also provide opportunity to the students to showcase their projects in the following key areas (but not limited to):
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Edge Computing for Computer Vision
- Machine/Robot Vision
- Aerial/Drone Image Processing
- Real-Time Image Processing and Applications in Robotics
- AI-on-the-Edge
- Computer Vision for Precision Agriculture / Smart Farming
- Computer Vision for Autonomous Vehicles
- Computer Vision in Industry 4.0
- Computer Vision for Underwater Robotics
The prizes will be awarded to the winner/runner-ups of the project exhibition and competition.
Registration
| Registration Fee Structure | ||||
| Registration Type | Early Bird (01-01-2023) | Regular | ||
| SS Event | Workshop Only | SS Event | Workshop Only | |
| Faculty / Professional | 5000 | 3000 | 6000 | 4000 |
| Faculty / Professional (IEEE Member/UET Taxila) | 4000 | 2500 | 5000 | 3000 |
| Student | 3000 | 2000 | 4000 | 2500 |
| Student (IEEE Member) | 2000 | 1500 | 3000 | 2000 |
| Project Competition Registration Fee | 1000 | 2000 | ||
| Registration Fee includes Welcome Pack/Material, Access to all respective Session, Refreshment/Tea Breaks and Lunches. | |
| SS Event: | 14,15,16,17 Feb 2023 (All Four Days) |
| Workshop: | 14 & 17 Feb 2023 Only |
| Competition: | 16 Feb 2023 Only |
| Bank Account details | |
| Acc# | 4150727216 |
| Title | NCRA - UET Taxila |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) |
| Branch Code | 0555 |
Program
Venue
Seasonal School will be held at Multi-Purpose Hall, University of Engineering & Technology Taxila.
However, the hands-on workshops and Project Exhibition & Competition will be held in the Computer & Software Building, University of Engineering & Technology Taxila.
Contact
Engr. Ahmed Husnain Johar, Business Development Manager, SRL-NCRA
Phone: +92 300 2000 968
Email: [email protected]
(Media & Publicity Chair)
+92 51 9047 574
+92 300 2000968