A Humanoid Robot Companion for Wheelchair Users
File(s)
Accepted version
Author(s)
Sarabia, M
Demiris, Y
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
In this paper we integrate a humanoid robot with a powered wheelchair with the aim of lowering the cognitive requirements needed for powered mobility. We propose two roles for this companion: pointing out obstacles and giving directions. We show that children enjoyed driving with the humanoid companion by their side during a field-trial in an uncontrolled environment. Moreover, we present the results of a driving experiment for adults where the companion acted as a driving aid and conclude that participants preferred the humanoid companion to a simulated companion. Our results suggest that people will welcome a humanoid companion for their wheelchairs.
Editor(s)
Herrmann, G
Pearson, MJ
Lenz, A
Bremner, P
Spiers, A
Leonards, U
Date Issued
2013
Date Acceptance
2013-10-27
Citation
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2013, 8239, pp.432-441
ISBN
978-3-319-02674-9
Publisher
Springer
Start Page
432
End Page
441
Journal / Book Title
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume
8239
Copyright Statement
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013. The final publication is available at www.springerlink.com
Description
10.12.13 KB. Ok to add the author accepted version to Spiral, Springer LNCS policy
Identifier
http://rd.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-02675-6_43
Source
International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR)
Source Place
Bristol, UK
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2013-10-27
Finish Date
2013-10-29
Coverage Spatial
Bristol, UK