The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 15th, 23:59:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

The 2nd International Youth Conference of Bionic Engineering (IYCBE2018) will be held on 7th-9th November 2018 in Odense, Denmark. WEBPAGE: http://iycbe2018.sdu.dk/

****Abstract Submission Instructions and Publication Details****

The abstract should fit into 500 words, the title into 500 characters. Up to one figure or table can also be added. *Direct links to updated templates and all details are available at the conference webpage.*

Then, submit your abstract on our submission page until 15th June 2018. https://easychair.org/my/conference.cgi?welcome=1;a=13832989;conf=iycbe2018

All accepted abstracts with oral or poster presentation will be published in Frontiers in Neurorobotics as an e-book. Selected authors may additionally be invited to submit extended versions for a conference Special Issue of Frontiers in Neurorobotics and Journal of Bionic Engineering.

****Plenary Talks****

John Hallam, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark Title: From Lizards to LEGO, and back again?

Zhendong Dai, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Title: Biomimetic on gecko locomotion: revealing the biology mechanism and developing robot for engineering.

Han Zhiwu, Jilin University, China Title: Title: Fabrication and Performance of Bionic Strain Component

****Keynote speakers****

Thierry Darmanin, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France Title: Tunable Conducting Polymer Nanotubes with Special Wetting Properties

Zhiguang Guo, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Title: Bioinspired Separation Materials for Liquid Lubricants

Alexander Spröwitz, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Germany Title: Implementing and Testing Bioinspired Mechanisms on Robots to Understand Legged Locomotion

Massimo Sartori, University of Twente, Netherlands Title: Neuro-Mechanical Modelling for Man-Machine Interaction

Lars Heepe, Kiel University, Germany Title: Biological and Biomimetic Surfaces: Adhesion, Friction, and Applications

Limei Tian, Jilin University, China Title: Non-bactericidal coating of bionic surfaces used for anti-biofouling

****Important Dates****

*Extended* Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th June 2018, 23:59:59 UTC – SUBMISSION IS OPEN Notification of Acceptance: 20th August 2018 Camera Ready Submission: 20th September 2018 Early Registration: 20th September 2018 Conference: 7th-9th November 2018

****Scope of the Conference****

To meet the demand of the bionic scientists for academic communication, the 2nd International Youth Conference of Bionic Engineering (ICBSE2018) will be held on 7th-9th November 2018 in Odense, Denmark. This conference will be supported by the Youth Committee of International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE) and Frontiers in Neurorobotics and organized by University of Southern Denmark and Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics. The objective of this interdisciplinary conference is to provide an international forum for youth or outstanding scientists and engineers around the world who are interested in the field of bionic science and engineering. All aspects of bionic science and engineering and application areas are welcome, including, but not limited to, the following topics:

Bio-inspired Robotics Bio-inspired Sensors and Actuators Bio-inspired Energy Storage Bio-inspired Flexible Electronics Bio-Inspired Solar Cells Biomimetic Engineering Embodied Artificial Intelligence and Neurorobotics Functional Morphology Musculoskeletal Systems, Biomechanics Biological Interface and Functionalization Biomimetic Materials, Biomimetic Structures Mechanics, Biomimetic Surfaces Biomimetic Design Methodologies Bionic Fluid, Biological Systems and Brain-Inspired Computing and Neuromorphic Systems.

****Awards**** The best abstract, as well as the best poster, will be awarded at the conference.

****Conference Format**** The conference will be single track with additional poster sessions.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The Honorary Chair: Julian Vincent General Chair: Poramate Manoonpong Vice-General Chairs: Limei Tian, Zhiguang Guo Program Chair: Jørgen C. Larsen Local Arrangement Chair: Danish Shaikh Publication Chairs: Jan-Matthias Braun, Xiaofeng Xiong Registration Chair: Tórur Andreassen Media Operation Chair: Mathias Thor Technical Support: Peter Billeschou, Leon Bonde Larsen, David Docherty