Robot systems with network capability is a promising frontier of robotics not only to realize new services by combining multiple RT(robot technology) and IT(information technology) components but also to know the human worlds and natural environments. This program session covers networked sensing/actuation, networked intelligence and networked control of robot systems. The presented paper of " ...

Several collaborative business frameworks have been developed in order to support organizations to attain interoperability in today’s networked business arena. However, the diversity of frameworks generates selection problems. The goal of this article is to present an analytical method supporting the comparison of collaborative business frameworks, which may also be used by decision makers in t...

This paper presents a distributed object-oriented method built in collaborative system model for solving N-body problem. A collaborative system is constructed by a set of distributed objects on networked hosts. These distributed objects cooperatively execute an application. The N-body method is implemented in Java and RMI whose platformindependent features allow the collaborative system impleme...

Collaborative networked organizations are complex entities whose proper understanding, design, implementation, and management require the integration of different modeling perspectives. A comprehensive modeling framework is therefore proposed as a first step towards the elaboration of a reference model for collaborative networks. Modeling tools and theories developed in other disciplines are al...

Networked technologies, especially social software applications, provide new affordances that facilitate collaborative creativity among staff members of organizations. This editorial paper gives an overview of the scope of this special issue which focuses on the design of virtual environments for collaborative innovation and learning.

Abstract This study was intended to compare collaborative and individual task planning effects on Iranian EFL learners’ writing performance. Therefore, a group of 90 upper intermediate EFL learners were placed in three groups of Collaborative Task planning, Individual Task planning, and Control. In the experimental groups, participants were asked to do task planning collaboratively and individu...

Abstract This study was intended to compare collaborative and individual task planning effects on Iranian EFL learners’ writing performance. Therefore, a group of 90 upper intermediate EFL learners were placed in three groups of Collaborative Task planning, Individual Task planning, and Control. In the experimental groups, participants were asked to do task planning collaboratively and individu...

N*Vector (Networked Virtual Environment Collaboration Trans-Oceanic Research) is a project to develop innovative networked virtual reality technologies to support trans-oceanic collaboration [1]. The project is currently being conducted between Japan and the United States but the results are generalizable to other long-distance collaborative situations. In this paper we present one of the goals...

process (McGrath, 2004). Virtual and networked organizations should explore these computational tools to the utmost. Among CAD/CAE tools, virtual modeling and rapid prototyping are very pertinent for virtual and networked organizations due to the large impact those tools can have here (Wright, 2001). Adequately used, virtual modeling allows collaborative development to its full extent, either a...