Michail Theofanidis, S. Sayed, Alexandros Lioulemes, F. Makedon
{"title":"VARM: Using Virtual Reality to Program Robotic Manipulators","authors":"Michail Theofanidis, S. Sayed, Alexandros Lioulemes, F. Makedon","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3056541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3056541","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a novel teleoperation interface system to program industrial robotic arms. The system demonstrates the potential to create a programmable interface that enables users with no prior knowledge of robotics to safely program mechanical manipulators with the use of Virtual Reality and the Leap Motion Controller. The system takes full advantage of the Leap Motion to navigate the virtual workspace of the robot that was created through the kinematic properties of the real robot. The implementation of the application was deemed possible by interfacing the Unity Engine with the Barrett WAM robotic arm. Preliminary experimental results show the ability of the system to engage and train appropriately the user in robot programming.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"144 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127572908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Survey of Outdoor Travel for Visually Impaired People Who Live in Latin-American Region","authors":"M. Avila, Limin Zeng","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3064953","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3064953","url":null,"abstract":"Most remarkable problems which VI (visually impaired) people have during urban traveling in Latin-American countries are not well known. This results in the misunderstanding of challenges and requirements for this community and in the generation of inaccurate assistive traveling solutions (e.g. inaccessible mobile applications). 126 participants were surveyed from the Latin-American region. This survey summarized in 28 on-line questions the most important difficulties which VI population have in their urban traveling; moreover, we asked about how they perceive and use mobile technologies as traveling assistance. We inquired about urban navigation daily life problems and the exploitation of current mobile technologies. Participants established a preference for smartphones instead of dedicated assistive devices, and the availability to be assisted through online social media.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"91 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115669651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficient Parking Allocation for SmartCities","authors":"Ellen Mitsopoulou, V. Kalogeraki","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3076207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3076207","url":null,"abstract":"The lack of parking spaces in large urban cities is responsible for a series of problems such as traffic congestion, air pollution and social anxiety. A promising approach to alleviate those effects is harnessing contributions from the human crowd equipped with mobile phones to find available and affordable parking spaces. In this work we propose a crowdsourcing system that aims to find the most suitable parking options for users in a smart city. We have developed ParkMatch, our algorithm deployed in our crowdsourcing system, that unlike existing approaches where a large unfiltered number of parking possibilities is given to the users, it provides the most appropriate set of results suitable to the user needs. Through experimental evaluation in our simulation model, we show the effectiveness and benefits of our approach.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"730 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116067325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MyoLearn: Using a multimodal armband sensor for vocational safety problem identification","authors":"Dylan Ebert, F. Makedon","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3076212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3076212","url":null,"abstract":"This project looks at using the Myo armband and machine learning techniques to detect irregularities when performing a vocational assembly task. A Lego car assembly task is performed while Myo data are collected, which include accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and EMG. Principal Component Analysis is then used to reduce dimensionality and discover if long-term deviations from the assembly task can be detected, indicating a potential health and safety risk.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123697633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Büttner, Henrik Mucha, Markus Funk, T. Kosch, Mario Aehnelt, Sebastian Robert, C. Röcker
{"title":"The Design Space of Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications for Assistive Environments in Manufacturing: A Visual Approach","authors":"S. Büttner, Henrik Mucha, Markus Funk, T. Kosch, Mario Aehnelt, Sebastian Robert, C. Röcker","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3076193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3076193","url":null,"abstract":"Research on how to take advantage of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality applications and technologies in the domain of manufacturing has brought forward a great number of concepts, prototypes, and working systems. Although comprehensive surveys have taken account of the state of the art, the design space of industrial augmented and virtual reality keeps diversifying. We propose a visual approach towards assessing this space and present an interactive, community-driven tool which supports interested researchers and practitioners in gaining an overview of the aforementioned design space. Using such a framework we collected and classified relevant publications in terms of application areas and technology platforms. This tool shall facilitate initial research activities as well as the identification of research opportunities. Thus, we lay the groundwork, forthcoming workshops and discussions shall address the refinement.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"834 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116422435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Combined Stochastic Memory Model for ADL Detection","authors":"J. Clement, K. Kabitzsch","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3064961","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3064961","url":null,"abstract":"Many HAR (Human Activity Recognition) systems are able to detect sequential executed ADL (Activity of Daily Living). While a person is capable of doing two things in parallel or to pause one ADL and finishing it later a HAR system (HARS) must be capable to remember ADL states and decide which ADL is completed and which might be continued after the current ADL. We address this case by combining a stochastic Markov Model and a psychological memory function to detect parallel and nested ADL. For the evaluation, we use an input dataset and benchmark for comparison, which is publicly available [1]. Our approach outperforms the leading HARS for this benchmark by 2% points while using a more cost effective installation environment. Furthermore we address an unsupervised learning method to train the HARS and explain the algorithm of parallel ADL detection in detail.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125984992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Applying a Multimodal User Interface Development Framework on a Domestic Service Robot","authors":"Michalis Foukarakis, M. Antona, C. Stephanidis","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3076187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3076187","url":null,"abstract":"Quality of life and active aging of an ever-increasing number of elderly people is becoming an essential objective for today's societies. To this end, the domain of assistive robotics is continuously researching and developing new robotic solutions for assisted living. One of the research challenges in this scope is the design of appropriate user interfaces for the elderly. This paper discusses the use of a multimodal user interface (UI) development framework for developing elderly-friendly robotic applications in the scope of the EU funded project RAMCIP. The project aims to develop a novel home robotic assistant system for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and at early stages of Alzheimer Disease (AD). The paper describes the UI framework, its application in RAMCIP and the initial experiences regarding the use of the framework gathered from the preliminary pilot trials of the project with actual patients.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117018958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strategies for Playful Design when Gamifying Rehabilitation: A Study on User Experience","authors":"Oliver Korn, Stefan Tietz","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3056550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3056550","url":null,"abstract":"Gamifying rehabilitation is an efficient way to improve motivation and exercise frequency. However, between flow theory, self-determination theory or Bartle's player types there is much room for speculation regarding the mechanics required for successful gamification, which in turn leads to increased motivation. For our study, we selected a gamified solution for motion training (an exergame) where the playful design elements are extremely simple. The contribution is three-fold: we show best practices from the state of the art, present a study analyzing the effects of simple gamification mechanics on a quantitative and on a qualitative level and discuss strategies for playful design in therapeutic movement games.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128400967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transradial Prosthesis Performance Enhanced with the Use of a Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment","authors":"Ashley D Knight, S. Carey, R. Dubey","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3064947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3064947","url":null,"abstract":"Approximately 10 million people live with a limb loss worldwide, with around 30% being an upper extremity amputee [1]. The sudden loss of a hand or arm causes the loss of fine, coordinated movements, reduced joint range of motion (ROM), proprioceptive feedback and aesthetic appearance, all which can be improved with the use of a prosthesis and proper training [2]. An effective prosthetic training and rehabilitation regime is important in returning the patient to the highest level of independence and functioning possible. The present study describes a virtual reality (VR) environment system to facilitate an effective training and rehabilitation process to return amputees to the highest level of independence and functioning possible. This was done through the implementation of a real time stick-figure model and a character avatar animating individualized optimal goal motions. This was implemented into the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system (Motek Medical, Amsterdam, Netherlands) to provide real-time visual feedback to the users while performing specified training and rehabilitating tasks. With the integration of the optimal model visualization, real time visual feedback, and additional CAREN system capabilities, upper extremity training and rehabilitation was shown to be enhanced with the use of virtual reality, through improved movement symmetry, task performance, and functional advances.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"173 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132947523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Active and Healthy Ageing: Development of a Robotic Platform as an Exercise Trainer","authors":"Ahmad Lotfi, C. Langensiepen, Yahaya Salisu Wada","doi":"10.1145/3056540.3076195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3056540.3076195","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper a new robotic system is introduced that will engage, coach, assess and motivate the elderly in physical exercises that are recommended by the National Health Services (NHS) in the UK. With the rise in the population of the elderly which is expected to triple by 2050, this robotic system will aims to improve the quality of life for a significant proportion of the population. Physical activities have tremendous benefit to elderly people. Regular exercise helps the elderly by improving their physical fitness, immune system, sleep and stress levels, not to mention the countless health problems it reduces such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, obesity, joint pains etc. Having a human instructor for each elderly person is not feasible due to the increase in the population of the elderly. The solution to this, therefore, is having a Exercise Trainer Socially Assistive Robot (ETSAR) that engages the elderly in the needed physical activity, coaches, motivates and also assesses their performance.","PeriodicalId":140232,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131815420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}