Dr. Kanako Miura Travel Grant
In recognition of Dr. Kanako Miura's contributions to Humanoid Robotics we are initiating the Miura Memorial award supported by the IEEE RAS Technical Committee on Humanoid Robotics. Our goal is to assist female PhD and MS students entering the field with travel to Humanoids 2013 in Atlanta.
Dr. Miura worked at AIST on the world-famous HRP-4C robot (nicknamed “Miim,” from the Japanese). This agile robot brings hope to the dream of human-like robots operating in real human environments. She continued her research in advanced bipedal locomotion at MIT. Last spring, in a tragic accident, Dr. Miura passed away. The entire Humanoids community is deeply saddened by this event and is creating this award to remember both her achievements and incredible energy as a dear friend and colleague.
In great respect of Dr. Miura's pioneering research, we invite all female students interested in Humanoid Robotics to apply for this award. Please fill out the application below and submit it by email to the technical committee.
Application Form
Dr. Kanako Miura Travel Award Application
If travel support is granted, the student will be asked to report at the conference site, showing her valid passport (or US Driver's License) and flight tickets to receive travel support. The student should certify that the part of the travel expenses covered by the received support is not otherwise covered by university, foundation or industry funds. The application must be submitted to IEEE-RAS Technical Committee on Humanoid Robotics at asfour@kit.edu by October 5, 2013.
Travel support will cover partial reimbursement for conference/workshop registration at an early registration rate, transportation and accommodations. Each awardee will be eligible for up to $1000 USD.