Sensor suites for assistive arm prosthetics

Author

Buckley, Martin ; Vaidyanathan, Ravi ; Mayol-Cuevas, Walterio

Author_Institution

Bristol Robot. Lab., Univ. of Bristol, Bristol, UK

fYear

2011

fDate

27-30 June 2011

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

6

Abstract

This paper introduces a sensor suite framework for the partial automation of prosthetic arm control allowing high level control with a reduction of cognitive burden placed upon the user. Automation aims to replicate the hand eye co-ordination through the synergy of a virtual 7DOF arm prosthesis together with the development of a gaze tracking system. The interactions between elements of the suite are detailed and a selection of sensors implemented to control a simple simulation. Use of the novel tongue control system is used to provide discrete input to the system. Initial tests are made of of the system together with a users ability to learn to use the system with promising user feedback on ease of interaction and potential for reduced cognitive burden.

Keywords

artificial limbs; dexterous manipulators; eye; gesture recognition; handicapped aids; sensors; tracking; virtual reality; assistive arm prosthetics; gaze tracking system; hand eye coordination; prosthetic arm control; sensor suite framework; tongue control system; virtual 7DOF arm; Cameras; Control systems; Elbow; Games; Joints; Prosthetics; Tongue; Assistive Device; Gaze Tracking; Hand Eye Co-ordination; Kinect; Prosthesis; Rehabilitation; Tongue Control; Virtual Environment;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS), 2011 24th International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Bristol

ISSN

1063-7125

Print_ISBN

978-1-4577-1189-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CBMS.2011.5999153

Filename

5999153