Projection function and hand pointer for user-interface of daily service robot

Abstract

A projection function is applied to information sharing between a robot and the user controlling it when they coexist within the same environment. Projection information can be projected in multiple areas and modes simultaneously. We introduce a dual-use projection function as a projection user interface and robot hand pointer for easy control of a mobile manipulator for application in service robots in daily living environments. Dual projection in a physical environment can allow the user to understand the robot and task environment and complete the task. Application of the proposed function to a basic service robot and the results of preliminary experiments are described.