Title :
Robots and RT systems in human environments
Author :
Kosuge, Kazuhiro
Author_Institution :
Dept of Bioeng. & Robotics, Tohoku Univ., Sendai, Japan
Abstract :
This article briefly introduces how robots and RT (robot technology) systems could be utilized in human environments for assisting daily life activities of the elderly. Existing systems developed for enhancing the quality of life are reviewed first. Then, how the service-oriented system integration plays an important role is discussed for bringing robots and/or RT systems into human environments for real applications improving the quality of life.
Keywords :
geriatrics; handicapped aids; robots; QOL; RT system; daily life activity; elderly people; human environment; quality of life; robot technology; robots; service-oriented system integration; Humans; Information technology; Intelligent robots; Intelligent systems; Manipulators; Mobile robots; Orbital robotics; Service robots; Space technology; Wheelchairs;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts, 2005. IEEE Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8947-6
DOI :
10.1109/ARSO.2005.1511611
