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Objectives |
Collect data (forces, torques) with common walking aid systems (done) Test intelligent walking aid Care-O-bot |
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Related project(s) |
MORPHA |
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Robotic system(s) |
Mobile robot Care-O-bot (I and II) |
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Methodologies |
Data collection: Measure forces and torques (6 values.) while test person walks along given path (s-shape) using a common walking aid equipped with sensors. Test intelligent walking aid: test operation modes direct control (including intelligent obstacle avoidance) and following the robot to a given goal (deviate path according to dynamic obstacles or user demand) Questionnaires, discussions about intelligent walking aid |
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Involved users (number and category) |
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Clinical partners |
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Time schedule |
Care-O-bot tests after completion of control software – around the middle of 2001 |
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Other relevant information |
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Electronic laboratory |
Yes |
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Mechanical laboratory |
Yes |
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Software laboratory |
Yes |
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Robotic equipment |
Several mobile platforms, equipped with walking aid and robotic arm |
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Other |
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· Schraft, R.D.; Schaeffer,C.; May,T.: "The Concept of a System for Assisting Elderly or Disabled Persons in Home Environments", Proceedings of the 24th IEEE IECON, Vol. 4 Aachen (Germany), 1998.
· Schaeffer, C.; May, T.: "Care-O-bot: A System for Assisting Elderly or Disabled Persons in Home Environments". In Proceedings of AAATE-99, Düsseldorf, 1999.