The IEEE-Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) Jt. Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia Chapter cordially invite you to attend a Distinguish Lecture (DL) seminar “Physical Human-Robot Collaboration (pHRC) – Research Challenges and Applications ”, by Professor Dikai Liu from the University of Sydney. There has been increasing interest in the use of intelligent robots that can interact, assist and collaborate with humans. However, a number of key research challenges need to be addressed before robotic systems can be deployed to physically collaborate with human co-workers with varying strengths and in typically unstructured industrial environments. The talk will first discuss challenges of research on physical human-robot collaboration (pHRC), then the development of intelligent robotic coworkers that physically collaborate with humans performing labor intensive tasks such as abrasive blasting and patient handling. Topics include (1) assistance-as-needed paradigm; (2) control methods of robotic co-workers; (3) safety framework for physical human-robot collaboration; (4) brain-robot interface for intuitive human-robot collaboration; (5) modelling of human performance in pHRC; (6) development of robotic co-workers: an Assistance-as- Needed roBot (ANBOT) and a Smart Hoist. Attendees are eligible to receive an IEEE Certificate of Continuing Education Units /Professional Development Hours (CEU/PDH) by attending the full duration of the presentation, completing, and submitting forms at the close of the program. [] Speaker(s): Dikai Liu Agenda: 15:45 – 16:00 Welcome remarks, RAS Chapter Chair 16:00 – 16:45 DL Speaker, Prof. Dikai Liu “Physical Human-Robot Collaboration (pHRC) – Research Challenges and Applications” 16:45 – 17:00 Questions and Answers 17:00 – Closing Remarks / Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446604

Introducing the Arduino IDE and starting practical programming with small projects such as lighting up LEDs, using push buttons, working with RGB LEDs, among others. To support this, we will provide a brief introduction on how to use the breadboard and these components. Additionally, students will be introduced to the online Tinkercad platform so they can practice virtually before moving on to physical circuit connections. Follow our instagram: @ieee.mtts.ifba.vdc Speaker(s): Felipe Chaves, Room: H403, Bldg: IFBA, Av. Sérgio Vieira de Melo, 3150 - Zabelê, Vitoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil, 45078-300

Únase a nosotros en este importante webinar donde abordaremos el proyecto estratégico de interconexión eléctrica entre Panamá y Colombia, una iniciativa clave para el desarrollo energético regional. Durante la sesión, expertos del sector eléctrico de ambos países analizarán: - Los aspectos técnicos y la infraestructura necesaria para la interconexión eléctrica binacional - Beneficios económicos y operativos para ambos países - Impacto en el mercado eléctrico regional - Retos y oportunidades en la implementación del proyecto - Marco regulatorio y aspectos ambientales - Perspectivas futuras para la integración energética centroamericana Speaker(s): , Raquel Ronderos Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445089

In this lecture, we will discuss the process of tissue regeneration, which has been studied in different lines of research with the aim of optimizing it. We will cover various aspects, such as pathophysiology, risk factors, anti-inflammatory drugs, and chemicals that may interact with healing. Among these resources, there are two methods that have demonstrated efficacy in aiding wound healing: low-intensity LED therapy and the use of natural latex derived from the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree. We will present the use of organ platforms, which are tissue models on a chip within a microfluidic platform, and simulate the circulation and physiological behavior of the system, utilizing the latest "organ-on-chip" technology (created in his lab). We will discuss how this technology can contribute to our understanding of development, as well as serve as a valuable tool for disease modeling and drug development. Finally, we will show that the use of microfluidic systems by Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology can serve as an alternative to high-throughput models. Speaker(s): Prof. Suélia Fleury Rosa, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/449650

In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of microcontrollers, highlighting their differences from microprocessors and exploring their main features and components. Additionally, we will conduct a comparative analysis of the leading prototyping boards, such as Arduino, ESP, and Pico, with a special focus on the Arduino Uno. Finally, we will discuss how this tool can be applied in technical and academic projects. Follow our instagram: @ieee.mtts.ifba.vdc Speaker(s): Joao Furtado, Room: H403, Bldg: IFBA, Av. Sérgio Vieira de Melo, 3150 - Zabelê, Vitoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil, 45078-300

Is your startup looking for non-dilutive funding (grants) to boost its growth? This workshop will give you the practical tools to write effective grant proposals that maximize your chances of obtaining resources. Requirements to participate - To ensure that you get the most out of the workshop, your team must have: - A legally incorporated startup or in the advanced process of incorporation - A clear project idea, with a brief description of the problem and the proposed solution within the horizon of the grant award date (having a 12-18 month product roadmap is crucial) - A team of 2-5 people with key roles (strategy, finance, operations) - Basic budget documentation and estimated areas of expenditure Fill out this (https://forms.gle/yf9P1CujVLvruFn19) to provide crucial information to support you better. Although the workshop will be in English, team work in breakout rooms can be in other languages. Speaker(s): Nélida Gómez Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442665

En conmemoración del día de la sociedad IEEE IES (Industrial Electronics Society), se celebrará el simposio de ciudades inteligentes. Este simposio tiene como objetivo reunir a expertos, investigadores y profesionales de la industria para explorar el futuro de los sistemas industriales en el contexto de las ciudades inteligentes. El evento desarrollará una hoja de ruta integral que describe las áreas de investigación críticas y los avances tecnológicos necesarios para impulsar operaciones industriales sostenibles, eficientes y resilientes en entornos urbanos, centrándose en la investigación aplicada. Co-sponsored by: Universidad de Cuenca Speaker(s): Marcelo Pozo, Robin Rueda Agenda: Room: 102, Bldg: C, Victor Manuel Albornoz, Calle de los cerezos, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador, 010110

Es un gusto invitarlos al último Seminario de este año, este próximo viernes 06 de diciembre a las 13h00hrs en nuestro comedor institucional. En esta ocasión contamos con la presencia de la Dra. Carolina Payares-Aspirino, de la Universidad de Norwich (EE.UU). Título: Mejoramiento del Comportamiento de la Resistencia a la Fatiga de las Uniones Soldadas de un Acero Estructural Forjado a través de las Transformaciones de Fases del Metal de Soldadura La soldadura por arco eléctrico MIG genera esfuerzos residuales a tracción en las uniones soldadas, lo que conduce a un deterioro del rendimiento de la fatiga de las mismas. La expansión del volumen del metal de soldadura a altas temperaturas seguida de la contracción durante el enfriamiento induce un estado de tensión residual de tracción local en la junta soldada. En este trabajo de investigación se estudiaron nuevos tipos de alambre de electrodo de soldadura, los cuales pudieron inducir un estado de esfuerzos residuales de compresión local por medio de una transformación martensítica controlada a temperaturas relativamente bajas. También se evaluaron los efectos de la temperatura de transformación y las tensiones residuales en la resistencia a la fatiga de la soldadura del acero estructural forjado A36 con los electrodos de alambres diseñados con diferentes composiciones químicas y el convencional utilizado para soldar este tipo de acero ER70S-3. Los nuevos electrodos de alambres denominados LTTW (soldadura a baja temperatura de transformación) fueron ensayados para caracterizar el efecto de la transformación de fase en la gestión de la tensión residual de las uniones soldadas. Se prepararon uniones soldadas en filete cruciformes sin carga para la medición de tensiones residuales y los ensayos de fatiga. La medición de las tensiones residuales de los tres alambres diseñados reveló una tensión residual de compresión cerca de la punta de la soldadura. Las propiedades de fatiga de los nuevos alambres se mejoran en comparación con el alambre disponible comercialmente ER70-3. Esperamos contar con su presencia este próximo. Les compartimos la liga para su registro: https://forms.gle/TfS3cCX4vjmx2sRK7 [] Que tengan un excelente día. Av. Playa, Av. Pie de la Cuesta 702-No. 702, Desarrollo San Pablo, 76125 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro, Queretaro, Queretaro de Arteaga, Mexico, 76270

The Industrial Engineering Office and the Office of MSc Project Management Programme of The University of the West Indies (UWI) are organising the Fifteenth Public Seminar on “Project Management Practices in the Caribbean” (PM15 Seminar), in collaboration with the Technology & Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Chapter and the Education Society (EdS) Chapter of the IEEE Trinidad & Tobago Section, The IET T&T Local Network, The Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (APETT), The Society of Caribbean Industrial Engineers (SCIE), and the Caribbean Academy of Science, T&T Chapter (CAS-TT). This seminar will be held in Lecture Room 2, Faculty of Engineering Building Block 13, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm on Saturday 7th December 2024. This seminar forum is to facilitate the nation-wide awareness and use of best project management practices and related concepts, models and tools in both public and private sectors organisations in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and the wider Caribbean. Target audiences are executives, managers, engineers, industry practitioners, academics, students and people who are interested in the Seminar’s theme. You are cordially invited to attend the Seminar. An e-invitation card and an e-flyer of the PM15 Seminar are attached, for your information. Invited speakers will share their practical PM experiences and cases/lessons learnt. Besides, a discussion forum will be held along with the Information sessions made by IET LN TT and IEEE-tt at the seminar. This is a FREE Public seminar. However, pre-registration by Tuesday 3rd December 2024 is recommended due to limited seats. You can simply click the link below and complete the jot form for pre-registration, OR by email to [email protected] If you have any queries regarding the PM15 Seminar, please feel free to contact us or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] (Dr. Ruel Ellis) We look forward to hearing from you soon. Co-sponsored by: The Industrial Engineering Office and the Office of MSc Project Management Programme of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Speaker(s): Juliet Romeo-Joseph, Richard Lewis, Issa Grant, Deanna Dookeran, Brent Siboo, Dale Rodney Miller Room: Lecture Room 2, Bldg: Faculty of Engineering Building Block 13, UWI St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago