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IEEE Philadelphia Section Night

Date: April 15, 2025
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm
Location: virtual

TIERA – Development of a Mobile Robot for Assembly and
Repair in Hazardous Environments

Speaker: Dr. Daniel Roozbahani

Abstract: TIERA is a versatile, mobile robot that can conduct repair and assembly operations in hazardous areas. The functionality and composition of the robot are defined by the tasks we expect it to perform and the harsh environments we expect it to work in. We considered many environmental factors in our design including radiation, corrosion, toxicity, explosion, biohazard, high voltage, and extreme temperatures. High mobility was another key design feature for enabling the traversal of hazardous environments. This contrasts with most industrial robots, which are usually stationary and consist of a jointed arm attached to a fixed surface. We had to carefully consider how to make it possible for an expert operator to remotely control the robot from a safe location, and subsequently designed the sensory, communication (WiFi and 4G), virtual reality, and haptic feedback systems required for intuitive teleoperation. Additional key features of TIERA include:

• Fanless embedded computer controlling most of the robot’s hardware
• Robotic manipulators and tools perform various repair tasks
• Vision system allowing operator to receive video feedback from robot’s cameras
• Sensors for getting information about the surrounding environment.

The main feature of TIERA’s central control system is integration of NI Linux Real-Time and CompactRIO with the flexibility and features of ROS, which generated many novel features for our robot.

NOTE: PDH certificates are available and an evaluation form will be emailed to you after the meeting. PDH certificates are sent by IEEE USA 3-4 weeks after the meeting.

Register here:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471365

The 2025 Trenton Computer Festival
49th Annual Original Personal Computer Festival

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ 08618

Keynote Speaker: Dale Dougherty

Theme: Fun with Technology

More information at:  https://tcf-nj.org/

2025 IEEE Section Annual Awards Banquet

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:  6 pm – 9 pm
Location: Academy of Natural Sciences, Dinosaur Hall, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

Join us as we recognize those who have been honored by the Institute and the Philadelphia Section for their contributions.

Register to Attend: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/464515

Become a Sponsor: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/464516

Call for Speakers – IEEE Philadelphia Section Night

The IEEE Philadelphia Section is seeking knowledgeable and enthusiastic speakers for our upcoming monthly meetings. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise with a vibrant community of professionals.

Benefits of Speaking:

  • Networking: Connect with industry leaders and peers.
  • Recognition: Gain visibility and enhance your professional reputation.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the growth and learning of our community.
  • Professional Development: Enhance your public speaking and presentation skills.

If you’re interested in presenting, please fill out the JotForm (link below) and let us know how you can contribute. Share your expertise and make a difference!

https://form.jotform.com/233534547139056

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The Philadelphia Section of the IEEE encourages placement of technical, professional and commercial advertisement and Sponsorship in the Almanack, Web site, Annual Awards Banquet and Program Book and the Meeting Announcement emails.

The Almanack is published ten times a year and is read by more than 4,000 members with an average annual salary of over $70,000 in over 150 key industries.

The Awards Banquet of the IEEE Philadelphia Section is an annual event to recognize those who have been honored for their contributions by both the Institute and the Section and by organizations whose mutual interests are associated with the IEEE.

The Meeting Announcements section reaches 4,000 + recipients averaging 4-6 emails each month.

For more information, contact the Public Relations Chair Alfredo Flores via e-mail adonisflores95@gmail.com, or  the Office at 484.270.5136 & sec.philadelphia@ieee.org.