A versatile and safe mobility assistant

Lankenau, Axel; Röfer, Thomas

doi:10.1109/100.924355

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“…Cette définition de la méthode de localisation est similaire aux méthodes employées pour l'évitement d'obstacle [12] ou la construction de carte simultanée à la localisation [13]. Cependant notre problématique est différente dans la mesure où nous disposons d'un environnement précisément modélisé et notre objectif est de déterminer la place exacte du fauteuil dans cet environnement.…”

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Perception par ultrasons et vision pour la localisation d'un fauteuil électrique autonome

Horn¹,

Kreutner²

2004

J3eA

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Perception par ultrasons et vision pour la localisation d'un fauteuil électrique autonome

Horn¹,

Kreutner²

2004

J3eA

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“…ACCoMo is an agent-based pro totype with simp le autonomous, cooperative, and collabor ative behaviors. In addition, other important projects present solutions to most common issues faced by patients with physical injuries, s uch as the intelligent navigation system discussed in SENARIO (SENsor Aided intelligent wheelchaiR navigation) [14]; the autonomous and semiautonomous movements of VAHM (Véhicule Autonome pour Handicapé Moteur ["Autonomous Vehicle for People with Disabilities"]) [15]; the obstacle avoidance and shared-control system of Rolland [16]; SIAMO (Sistema Integral de Ayuda a la Movilidad ["Integral System for Assisted Mobility"]) [17] and its different alternatives for guidance, safety, and comfort through an innovati ve user-machine interface; and finally, the semiautonomous robotic system FRIEND (Functional Robot arm with user-frIENdly interface for Disabled people) [18] and its robot arm MANUS.…”

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IntellWheels: Modular development platform for intelligent wheelchairs

Braga¹,

Petry²,

Reis³

et al. 2011

JRRD

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Abstract-Intelligent wheelchairs (IWs) can become an important solution to the challenge of assisting individuals who have disabilities and are thus unable to perform their daily activities using classic powered wheelchairs . This article describes the concept and design of IntellWheels, a modular platform to facilitate the development of IWs through a multiagent system paradigm. In fact, modularity is achieved not only in the software perspective, but also through a generic hardware framework that was designed to fit, in a straightforward manner, almost any commercial powere d wheelchair. Experimental results demonstrate the successful integration of all modules in the platform, providing safe motion to the IW. Furthermore, the results achieved with a prototype running in autonomous mode in simulated and mixed-reality environments also demonstrate the potential of our approach. Although some future research is still necessary to fully accomplish our objectives, preliminary tests have show n that IntellWheels will effectively reduce users' limitations, offering them a much more independent life.

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“…[5,6,7]. The current model is based on the electrical wheelchair Champ 1.594, produced by the German company Meyra.…”

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Applying a 3DOF Orientation Tracker as a Human-Robot Interface for Autonomous Wheelchairs

Mandel

Röfer

Frese

2007

2007 IEEE 10th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics

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Within this work, we demonstrate the applicability of a three degrees of freedom orientation tracker as suitable controlling equipment for an autonomous wheelchair. It is shown that a small-size sensor device, like the XSens MTx, can either serve as a joystick replacement, or as an interface device for a newly developed navigation algorithm. Specifically, the sensor device is mounted at the back of its operator's head, where it permanently measures posture values that are converted into adequate steering commands. Comprehensive experiments in a real world office scenario with untrained participants are used for evaluation purposes.

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A versatile and safe mobility assistant

Cited by 114 publications

References 6 publications

Perception par ultrasons et vision pour la localisation d'un fauteuil électrique autonome

Perception par ultrasons et vision pour la localisation d'un fauteuil électrique autonome

IntellWheels: Modular development platform for intelligent wheelchairs

Applying a 3DOF Orientation Tracker as a Human-Robot Interface for Autonomous Wheelchairs

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