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Title:

Machine Vision System

Date:

June 5th, 2025 (UTC -5)

Organizer:

ITM Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

Symposium Chair:

Dr. Marwan Omar

Associate Professor in Illinois Institute of Technology

Personal Bio:

Dr. Omar's academic career has consistently focused on applied, industry-relevant cyber security, data analytics, machine learning, application of AI to cyber security and digital forensics research and education that delivers real-world results. He brings a unique combination of industry experience as well as teaching experience gained from teaching across different cultures and parts of the world. He has an established self-supporting program in machine learning application to cyber security. He has established a respectable research record in AI and cyber security exemplified in the dozens of published papers and book chapters that have gained recognition among researchers and practitioners (more than 272 Google scholar citations thus far). He is actively involved in graduate as well as undergraduate machine learning education including curriculum development and assessment.

Dr. Omar has recently published two books with Springer on Machine Learning and Cyber Security and has also published research with IEEE conference on Sematic Computing. Additionally, Dr. Omar holds numerous industry certifications including Comptia Sec+, ISACA CDPSE, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, and SANS Advanced Smartphone Forensics Analyst.

Dr. Omar has been very active and productive in both academia as well as the industry and he is currently serving as an associate professor of cyber security at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Call for Papers

Background:

The Machine Vision System symposium will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the principles, technologies, and applications of machine vision. The session will begin by outlining the fundamental components of a machine vision system, including cameras, sensors, lighting, image processing software, and algorithms. Attendees will gain insights into how these elements integrate to enable machines to "see" and interpret visual data for automated decision-making.

Throughout the symposium, real-world applications will be explored, such as defect detection in manufacturing, barcode and QR code reading in logistics, and quality assurance in food production. Hands-on demonstrations will allow participants to experience configuring vision systems, calibrating cameras, setting up proper lighting, and developing simple image analysis workflows. Special attention will be given to preprocessing techniques and training machine learning models for complex inspection tasks.

Key challenges such as dealing with variable lighting conditions, motion blur, and processing high volumes of visual data will be discussed, along with best practices to overcome them. The symposium will conclude with a review of emerging trends in the field, including AI-powered vision systems, edge computing, and the integration of 3D vision technologies.

Participants will leave the session with practical knowledge and a strong foundation to apply machine vision techniques in various industrial and research settings.

Goal/Rationale:

The Machine Vision System symposium will be developed to address the growing demand for automation and precision in modern industries. As businesses increasingly rely on visual data to drive quality control, inspection, and operational efficiency, understanding machine vision technology will become essential. Machine vision systems—comprising cameras, sensors, processors, and algorithms—will offer the ability to detect defects, guide robotic systems, and extract actionable information from visual inputs. However, designing, implementing, and optimizing these systems will require specialized knowledge across multiple technical domains.

The goal of the symposium will be to equip participants with both theoretical and practical expertise in machine vision. It will aim to build a strong foundation in the core components of vision systems, introduce best practices for system integration, and demonstrate real-world applications across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and agriculture. Participants will be guided through hands-on activities where they will configure basic vision systems, interpret imaging results, and understand key challenges such as lighting, focus, and object variability.

Ultimately, the symposium will prepare attendees to design and implement effective machine vision solutions that enhance automation, improve product quality, and enable smarter decision-making in a competitive and evolving technological landscape.

Topics:

The main topics of this symposium are listed below.

Mechanics and Automation

  • Machine Design
  • Mechanical CAD/CAM
  • Mechanical Power Engineering
  • Mechanical Dynamics
  • Process Control & Instrumentation
  • Flexible Manufacturing Systems
  • Integrated Manufacturing
  • Precision Manufacturing & Measurement
  • Fault Detection and Diagnostics
  • Physical System Modelling
  • Manufacturing Automation
  • Industrial Automation
  • Micro- and Nano-scale Automation
  • Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics
  • Machine Vision System
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Real-time Systems

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.

Robotics

  • Mechatronics and Robotics
  • Bio-inspired Robotics
  • Evolutional Robotics
  • Field Robotics
  • Manufacturing Robotics
  • Healthcare Robotics and Medical Robotics
  • Wearable Exoskeleton and Powered Exoskeleton
  • Parallel Robots and Manipulators
  • Robotic Cognition and Emotion
  • Robotic Perception and Decision
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Control Algorithms and Control Systems
  • Kinematics and Dynamics Analysis
  • Mathematical and Computational Methodologies in Robotics

Electronics and Sensors

  • Sensors / Actuators
  • Sensor Design, Sensor Fusion, Sensor Networks
  • Sensing and Measurement in Electromechanical Systems
  • Intelligent Sensing and Control
  • Micro-nano Electromechanical System
  • Micro and Nano Mechatronics
  • Mechatronics in MEMS
  • Microfluidic Technology

Smart System

  • Smart Grids, Smart Power Delivery Systems
  • Power Engineering
  • Distributed Generation Systems
  • High Voltage Systems
  • Power Quality (PQ)
  • Power System Reliability
  • Transportation and Traffic Engineering
  • Power Electronics and Drives
  • Electric Motors and Transformers
  • Grid to Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle to Grid (V2G)
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Autonomous Driving
  • Smart Transportation and Smart City
  • Civil Engineering

Submission:

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. Please submit your papers in English.

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template before submission. Paper Template Download

Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to sympo_chicago@confmss.org

Important Dates:

Process Date & Time
Submission Deadline May 29, 2025
Symposium Date June 5, 2025
Notification of Acceptance 7-20 workdays

Publication:

Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Applied and Computational Engineering (ACE) (Print ISSN 2755-2721), and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Publication info

Title: Applied and Computational Engineering (ACE)
Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
ISSN: 2755-2721 2755-273X (electronic)

This symposium is organized by CONF-MSS 2025 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process.

* The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

Ways to Participate

Venue:

Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Attend in person:

If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email sympo_chicago@confmss.org. The symposium seats are limited. Both contributors and non-contributors who wish to participate in the symposium in person need to apply to the symposium organizers.

VISA:

U.S. Visas (state.gov)

In order to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we are not aware of. And different countries have different rules for the visa application. It is always a good idea to check the latest regulations in your country. This page just gives some general information of the visa application.

US Visa Information

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is for people traveling to the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2). Generally, the B-1 visa is for travelers consulting with business associates; attending scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions/conferences; settling an estate; or negotiating contracts. The B-2 visa is for travel that is recreational in nature, including tourism; visits with friends or relatives; medical treatment; and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature. Often, the B-1 and B-2 visas are combined and issued as one visa: the B-1/B-2.

Application Items

If you apply for a business/tourist visa, you must pay your $160 application fee and submit the following:

  • A Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form. Visit the DS-160 web page for more information about the DS-160.
  • A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
  • One (1) 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) photograph taken within the last six months.
  • If a visa is issued, there may be an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee, depending on your nationality.

In addition to these items, you must present an interview appointment letter confirming that you booked an appointment through this service. You may also bring whatever supporting documents you believe support the information provided to the consular officer.

Supporting Documents

  • Invitation letter from business or school.
  • Detailed CV or resume including a list of publications.
  • Complete itinerary, including all meetings, conferences, and visits; include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your hosts.
  • For other materials, please refer to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.

NOTICE:

Should your application be denied, the organizing committee cannot change the decision of visa officer, nor will CONF-MSS engage in discussion or correspondence with the visa application center on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee CANNOT be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.

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