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@inproceedings{Sarabia:2013:10.1007/978-3-319-02675-6_43,
author = {Sarabia, M and Demiris, Y},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-02675-6_43},
pages = {432--441},
publisher = {Springer},
title = {A Humanoid Robot Companion for Wheelchair Users},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02675-6_43},
year = {2013}
}
TY - CPAPER
AB - In this paper we integrate a humanoid robot with a powered wheelchair with the aim of lowering the cognitive requirements needed for powered mobility. We propose two roles for this companion: pointing out obstacles and giving directions. We show that children enjoyed driving with the humanoid companion by their side during a field-trial in an uncontrolled environment. Moreover, we present the results of a driving experiment for adults where the companion acted as a driving aid and conclude that participants preferred the humanoid companion to a simulated companion. Our results suggest that people will welcome a humanoid companion for their wheelchairs.
AU - Sarabia,M
AU - Demiris,Y
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-02675-6_43
EP - 441
PB - Springer
PY - 2013///
SP - 432
TI - A Humanoid Robot Companion for Wheelchair Users
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02675-6_43
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/12549
ER -
