A 3D Computer Vision-Guided Robotic Companion for Non-Contact Human Assistance and Rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT: With the rapid aging of the U.S. population, the mobility impairment is becoming a more and more challenging issue that affects a large number of individuals. The research presented in this paper aims at helping the mobility-challenged individuals with a novel robotic companion, which is a walker-type mobile robot capable of accompanying the human user and keeping user at the center for protection and possible power assistance. The robotic companion is equipped with a 3D computer vision system, which provides a unique capability of sensing the human-robot relative position/orientation without physical contact or the need for wearable sensors. As such, the robotic companion enables the user to walk freely with minimum disturbance to his/her normal gait, relieving the user from the physical

SUBMITTER: Shen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990042 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature