| Publication type: |
Article in Proceedings |
| Author: |
Thomas Röfer, Tim Laue, Bernd Gersdorf |
| Title: |
iWalker - An Intelligent Walker providing Services for the Elderly |
| Book / Collection title: |
Technically Assisted Rehabilitation 2009 |
| Year published: |
2009 |
| Abstract: |
The DFKI iWalker is the prototype of a walker equipped with electric brakes, wheel encoders, a laser range sensor, and a small control PC. The laser range sensor enables the iWalker to measure the distances to the objects in the environment. Thereby, the iWalker can provide a variety of services. By controlling the electric brakes, it can help the user keeping clear of obstacles. In addition, by using a laser-scan-based self-localization algorithm, the iWalker can determine its position inside a building and provide location-based services. For instance, it can guide the user to a desired target location by displaying navigation instructions on the screen (as in a car navigation system) or by using the electric brakes to indicate the direction the user has to walk to. |
| PDF Version: |
http://www.informatik.uni-bremen.de/kogrob/papers/TAR-Roefer-etal-09.pdf |
| Status: |
Reviewed |
| Last updated: |
06. 11. 2013 |
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