This project improves the control mechanisms for a semi-autonomous wheelchair with an assistive robotic arm system. The wheelchair is aimed at increasing the self-sufficiency of individuals with LIS. The objectives include the validation of the existing control interfaces, as well as the integration and design of new systems. The wireless brain-computer headset, used to implement the control system for navigation, is validated through several user studies. An EMG sensor system serves as an alternative control module. To increase physical interaction with the environment, a robotic arm system is integrated. The system includes a RGB-D camera for object detection, enabling autonomous object retrieval. The project outcomes include a demonstration performing navigation and manipulation tasks.

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Creator

• Warner, Marisa Nicole
• Bhalla, Tanishq
• Rhodes, Tenell Glen
• Fox, Daniel Charles
• Nayeem, Rashida Tamiza

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043015-123250

Advisor

• Padir, Taskin

Year

• 2015

Sponsor

• National Science Foundation

Date created

• 2015-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Interdisciplinary

Rights statement

• In Copyright