Intelligent robotic systems in service of the disabled

Author

Kawamura, Kazuhiko ; Bagchi, Sugato ; Iskarous, Moenes ; Bishay, Magued

Author_Institution

Center for Intelligent Syst., Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN, USA

Volume

3

Issue

1

fYear

1995

fDate

3/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

14

Lastpage

21

Abstract

The authors argue that intelligence is necessary in robots used for rehabilitation in order to reduce the amount of mental activity needed by the user of these robots. With this in mind, the areas of research relevant to imparting robotic systems with the capability of assuming a more intelligent role are identified. The authors describe their implementation of functionalities such as fuzzy command interpretation, object recognition, face tracking, and task planning and learning, which are part of the ISAC, an intelligent system designed to feed individuals with physical disabilities

Keywords

fuzzy control; handicapped aids; intelligent control; learning (artificial intelligence); manipulators; object recognition; planning (artificial intelligence); disabled people rehabilitation; face tracking; fuzzy command interpretation; intelligent robotic systems; mental activity reduction; object recognition; physically disabled persons feeding systems; task learning; task planning; Fuzzy systems; Grippers; Humans; Intelligent robots; Intelligent sensors; Intelligent systems; Object recognition; Rehabilitation robotics; Robot control; Robot sensing systems;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1063-6528

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/86.372888

Filename

372888