Development of Interface for Turning Motion Assist of Power Assist System using 3D sensor

Abstract

In this research, we aimed to improve the operability of industrial power assist devices. In the previous research, we tried to improve the operability from the two viewpoints of the assist time of the turn assist system and the brake start time. This system was premised on working within a fixed working time. Also, the physical and mental burden caused by braking faster than the operator's intention was a problem. In this research, in order to solve these problems, we devised a new operation interface which measures human motion by using a 3D sensor (“Kinect” manufactured by Microsoft) to power-assist. Effectiveness was verified by subject experiment using the system implementing this method.