Human-Machine Interface for Controlling a Light Robotic Arm by Persons with Special Needs

Dragomir, Andrei; Pana, Cristina; Cojocaru, Dorian; Manta, Liviu Florin

doi:10.1109/iccc51557.2021.9454664

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“…Data availability. The data that support the findings of this study are publicly available on GitHub in the repository "EyeTrack-ingDataSet" at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7065014 (Fischer, 2022).…”

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confidence: 53%

“…In the past few years, research in the field of eye-trackingbased controllers for robot interaction has increased, as shown by different authors and their work (Leaman and La, 2017;Cio et al, 2019;Sunny et al, 2021;Sharma et al, 2020;Dragomir et al, 2021;Clark and Ahmad, 2021). Eye tracking yields advantages against other non-verbal or touch-based systems such as an easy setup and a good accuracy.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of precision, accuracy and threshold for the design of vibrotactile feedback in eye tracking applications

Fischer

Wendt

Stiglmeier

et al. 2023

J. Sens. Sens. Syst.

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Abstract. Novel approaches for the design of assistive technology controls propose the usage of eye tracking devices such as for smart wheelchairs and robotic arms. The advantages of artificial feedback, especially vibrotactile feedback, as opposed to their use in prostheses, have not been sufficiently explored. Vibrotactile feedback reduces the cognitive load on the visual and auditory channel. It provides tactile sensation, resulting in better use of assistive technologies. In this study the impact of vibration on the precision and accuracy of a head-worn eye tracking device is investigated. The presented system is suitable for further research in the field of artificial feedback. Vibration was perceivable for all participants, yet it does not produce any significant deviations in precision and accuracy.

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confidence: 53%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of precision, accuracy and threshold for the design of vibrotactile feedback in eye tracking applications

Fischer

Wendt

Stiglmeier

et al. 2023

J. Sens. Sens. Syst.

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“…The tasks used to test these telemanipulation systems were drinking ( Huang et al, 2019 ; Stalljann et al, 2020 ), opening doors ( Dragomir et al, 2021 ), drawing ( Scalera et al, 2021a ; b ), printing cloths ( Sharma et al, 2020 ; 2022 ), assisting with industrial tasks in shared workspaces ( Di Maio et al, 2021 ), serving a meal or drink, picking up objects, changing CDs or tapes, making tea, and shaving ( Bien et al, 2004 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In several approaches, the use of multiple subsystems was targeted. In particular, the control of an electric wheelchair and an ARA, as done by Dragomir et al (2021) and Huang et al (2019) , is of interest because it provides more mobility to the user. The design philosophies of such systems should include task-oriented design, “human friendliness” including safety precautions, and “modularization of subsystems” as stated by Bien et al (2004) .…”

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A scoping review of gaze and eye tracking-based control methods for assistive robotic arms

Fischer-Janzen,

Wendt,

Van Laerhoven

2024

Front. Robot. AI

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Background: Assistive Robotic Arms are designed to assist physically disabled people with daily activities. Existing joysticks and head controls are not applicable for severely disabled people such as people with Locked-in Syndrome. Therefore, eye tracking control is part of ongoing research. The related literature spans many disciplines, creating a heterogeneous field that makes it difficult to gain an overview.Objectives: This work focuses on ARAs that are controlled by gaze and eye movements. By answering the research questions, this paper provides details on the design of the systems, a comparison of input modalities, methods for measuring the performance of these controls, and an outlook on research areas that gained interest in recent years.Methods: This review was conducted as outlined in the PRISMA 2020 Statement. After identifying a wide range of approaches in use the authors decided to use the PRISMA-ScR extension for a scoping review to present the results. The identification process was carried out by screening three databases. After the screening process, a snowball search was conducted.Results: 39 articles and 6 reviews were included in this article. Characteristics related to the system and study design were extracted and presented divided into three groups based on the use of eye tracking.Conclusion: This paper aims to provide an overview for researchers new to the field by offering insight into eye tracking based robot controllers. We have identified open questions that need to be answered in order to provide people with severe motor function loss with systems that are highly useable and accessible.

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“…With improved interface design, teleoperated robots may improve feelings of efficacy, satisfaction, and independence of the home operators. One promising existing example of this technology is robotic wheelchairs with manipulators, which are not remote but still face typical core teleoperation challenges ( Al-qaysi et al, 2018 ; Dragomir et al, 2021 ). These users may need extra help or have trouble using interfaces due to special needs, but designing for such users can improve customizability and accessibility for all users [e.g., ( Jain et al, 2015 ; Jeon et al, 2020 )].…”

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Still Not Solved: A Call for Renewed Focus on User-Centered Teleoperation Interfaces

Rea

Seo

2022

Front. Robot. AI

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Teleoperation is one of the oldest applications of human-robot interaction, yet decades later, robots are still difficult to control in a variety of situations, especially when used by non-expert robot operators. That difficulty has relegated teleoperation to mostly expert-level use cases, though everyday jobs and lives could benefit from teleoperated robots by enabling people to get tasks done remotely. Research has made great progress by improving the capabilities of robots, and exploring a variety of interfaces to improve operator performance, but many non-expert applications of teleoperation are limited by the operator’s ability to understand and control the robot effectively. We discuss the state of the art of user-centered research for teleoperation interfaces along with challenges teleoperation researchers face and discuss how an increased focus on human-centered teleoperation research can help push teleoperation into more everyday situations.

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Human-Machine Interface for Controlling a Light Robotic Arm by Persons with Special Needs

Cited by 4 publications

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Evaluation of precision, accuracy and threshold for the design of vibrotactile feedback in eye tracking applications

Evaluation of precision, accuracy and threshold for the design of vibrotactile feedback in eye tracking applications

A scoping review of gaze and eye tracking-based control methods for assistive robotic arms

Still Not Solved: A Call for Renewed Focus on User-Centered Teleoperation Interfaces

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