Human-Machine Interface for a Smart Wheelchair
Joint Authors
Hartman, Amiel
Nandikolla, Vidya K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The paper describes the integration of hardware and software with sensor technology and computer processing to develop the next generation intelligent wheelchair.
The focus is a computer cluster design to test high performance computing for smart wheelchair operation and human interaction.
The LabVIEW cluster is developed for real-time autonomous path planning and sensor data processing.
Four small form factor computers are connected over a Gigabit Ethernet local area network to form the computer cluster.
Autonomous programs are distributed across the cluster for increased task parallelism to improve processing time performance.
The distributed programs operating frequency for path planning and motion control is 50Hz and 12.3Hz for 0.3 megapixel robot vision system.
To monitor the operation and control of the distributed LabVIEW code, network automation is integrated into the cluster software along with a performance monitor.
A link between the computer motion control program and the wheelchair joystick control of the drive train is developed for the computer control interface.
A perception sensor array and control circuitry is integrated with the computer system to detect and respond to the wheelchair environment.
Multiple cameras are used for image processing and scanning laser rangefinder sensors for obstacle avoidance in the cluster program.
A centralized power system is integrated to power the smart wheelchair along with the cluster and sensor feedback system.
The on board computer system is evaluated for cluster processing performance for the smart wheelchair, incorporating camera machine vision and LiDAR perception for terrain obstacle detection, operating in urban scenarios.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hartman, Amiel& Nandikolla, Vidya K.. 2019. Human-Machine Interface for a Smart Wheelchair. Journal of Robotics،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186959
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hartman, Amiel& Nandikolla, Vidya K.. Human-Machine Interface for a Smart Wheelchair. Journal of Robotics No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186959
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hartman, Amiel& Nandikolla, Vidya K.. Human-Machine Interface for a Smart Wheelchair. Journal of Robotics. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186959
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1186959