Controlling a Robotic Fish Via a Natural User Interface for Informal Science Education

Phamduy, Paul; DeBellis, Mauro; Porfiri, Maurizio

doi:10.1109/tmm.2015.2480226

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“…The Microsoft Kinect sensor, for example, is a markerless human motion tracker capable of estimating three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of human joints in a skeleton model [ 45 ]. Initially designed for gaming, it has been repurposed as an input device for natural user interfaces [ 46 ], where the movement of the human body, or a part of it in the form of gestures [ 47 ], is integrated in human-computer applications [ 48 ]. Such a functionality stimulated the use of Kinect both in computer-based rehabilitation [ 49 , 50 ] and human motion analysis [ 51 ].…”

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A natural user interface to integrate citizen science and physical exercise

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Citizen science enables volunteers to contribute to scientific projects, where massive data collection and analysis are often required. Volunteers participate in citizen science activities online from their homes or in the field and are motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Here, we investigated the possibility of integrating citizen science tasks within physical exercises envisaged as part of a potential rehabilitation therapy session. The citizen science activity entailed environmental mapping of a polluted body of water using a miniature instrumented boat, which was remotely controlled by the participants through their physical gesture tracked by a low-cost markerless motion capture system. Our findings demonstrate that the natural user interface offers an engaging and effective means for performing environmental monitoring tasks. At the same time, the citizen science activity increases the commitment of the participants, leading to a better motion performance, quantified through an array of objective indices. The study constitutes a first and necessary step toward rehabilitative treatments of the upper limb through citizen science and low-cost markerless optical systems.

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“…For example, the Microsoft Kinect is a camera-based human motion tracking device that is able to estimate the coordinates of the joints of a human skeleton model in three dimensions [102]. Similar to the aforementioned gaming systems, it was originally intended to be used as an input device for videogames, but has been repurposed for use as a natural user interface [103], whereby the captured motion, often in the form of gestures [104], is used as input for human-computer applications [105]. This functionality has enabled the use of the Kinect in both human motion analysis [106] and rehabilitation [107, 108].…”

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The Present and Future of Robotic Technology in Rehabilitation

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2016

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Robotic technology designed to assist rehabilitation can potentially increase the efficiency of and accessibility to therapy by assisting therapists to provide consistent training for extended periods of time, and collecting data to assess progress. Automatization of therapy may enable many patients to be treated simultaneously and possibly even remotely, in the comfort of their own homes, through telerehabilitation. The data collected can be used to objectively assess performance and document compliance as well as progress. All of these characteristics can make therapists more efficient in treating larger numbers of patients. Most importantly for the patient, it can increase access to therapy which is often in high demand and rationed severely in today’s fiscal climate. In recent years, many consumer grade low-cost and off-the-shelf devices have been adopted for use in therapy sessions and methods for increasing motivation and engagement have been integrated with them. This review paper outlines the effort devoted to the development and integration of robotic technology for rehabilitation.

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“…It encourages students to master profound knowledge and skills during the hands-on production of project work. There have been educational projects that integrate robotics with other disciplines [19,20], such as liquid-handling Lego robots, which combine playful robotics with biology. Eric Eaton et al [21] conducted an advanced robotics course that took an interdisciplinary project-driven approach towards teaching AI.…”

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Applying project‐based learning in artificial intelligence and marine discipline: An evaluation study on a robotic sailboat platform

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IET Cyber-Syst and Robotics

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Artificial intelligence is penetrating various fields. The demand for interdisciplinary talent is increasingly important, while interdisciplinary educational activities for high school students are lagging behind. Project‐based learning (PBL) in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic education activities supported by a robotic sailboat platform, the sailboat test arena (STAr), has been shown to popularise AI and robotic knowledge in young students. In the implementation of the programme, PBL was provided for students, and gamification pedagogy was applied to increase participants' learning motivation and engagement. The results show that the proposed STAr‐based programme is capable of delivering the desired knowledge and skills to students at high school levels. The assessment results suggest that most students achieve learning outcomes on average. Students showed more interest in AI and marine disciplines and were willing to participate in more such educational programs. The findings fill the research gap that few existing education platforms have facilitated the teaching and learning of AI and marine disciplines for high school students.

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Controlling a Robotic Fish Via a Natural User Interface for Informal Science Education

Cited by 13 publications

References 39 publications

A natural user interface to integrate citizen science and physical exercise

A natural user interface to integrate citizen science and physical exercise

The Present and Future of Robotic Technology in Rehabilitation

Applying project‐based learning in artificial intelligence and marine discipline: An evaluation study on a robotic sailboat platform

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