Comparing Two Safe Distance Maintenance Algorithms for a Gaze-Controlled HRI Involving Users with SSMI

Autor: Vinay Krishna Sharma, L. R. D. Murthy, Pradipta Biswas
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing. 15:1-23
ISSN: 1936-7236
1936-7228
Popis: People with severe speech and motor impairment often find it difficult to manipulate physical objects due to spasticity and have familiarity with eye pointing based communication. This article presents a novel eye gaze controlled augmented reality human-robot interface that maintains a safe distance of the robot from the operator. We used a bespoke appearance-based eye gaze tracking algorithm and compared two different safe distance maintenance algorithms. We undertook simulation studies followed by a user trial involving end users. Users with severe speech and motor impairment could bring the robotic arm at any designated point within its working envelope in less than 3 minutes.
Databáze: OpenAIRE