Artificial intelligence in advancing occupational health and safety: an encapsulation of developments
Objectives: In an era characterized by dynamic technological advancements, the well-being
of the workforce remains a cornerstone of progress and sustainability. The evolving …
of the workforce remains a cornerstone of progress and sustainability. The evolving …
Examining Gait Characteristics in People with Osteoporosis Utilizing a Non-Wheeled Smart Walker through Spatiotemporal Analysis
Fragility fractures, caused by low-energy trauma, are a significant global health concern,
with 158 million people aged 50 and over at risk. Hip fractures, a common issue in elderly …
with 158 million people aged 50 and over at risk. Hip fractures, a common issue in elderly …
Combining haptic and bang-bang braking actions for passive robotic walker path following
Robotic walkers are a promising solution for physical and cognitive support to older adults.
This paper proposes a low cost path following strategy combining the advantages of a …
This paper proposes a low cost path following strategy combining the advantages of a …
Simulating passivity for robotic walkers via authority-sharing
We consider a robotic walking assistant used to guide senior users across a crowded space.
The problem we address is how to guide the user using motorized back wheels. Our strategy …
The problem we address is how to guide the user using motorized back wheels. Our strategy …
Path following with authority sharing between humans and passive robotic walkers equipped with low-cost actuators
A promising way to offset the reduced mobility of a large number of older adults is using
robotic systems providing physical and cognitive support for the navigation in large and …
robotic systems providing physical and cognitive support for the navigation in large and …
A nearly optimal landmark deployment for indoor localisation with limited sensing
Indoor applications based on vehicular robotics require accurate, reliable and efficient
localisation. In the absence of a GPS signal, an increasingly popular solution is based on …
localisation. In the absence of a GPS signal, an increasingly popular solution is based on …
Harnessing steering singularities in passive path following for robotic walkers
Assistive passive robotic walkers are naturally modelled as rear-driven bicycle with control
on the front steering wheels. Standard path following algorithms used for unicycle-like robots …
on the front steering wheels. Standard path following algorithms used for unicycle-like robots …
The effect of horizontal forces from a Smart Walker on gait and perceived exertion
Increasingly, electric motors are being incorporated into wheeled walkers to implement
various smart features to better assist their users physically. These modified walkers, known …
various smart features to better assist their users physically. These modified walkers, known …
Energy-Efficient Control of Cable Robots Exploiting Natural Dynamics and Task Knowledge
This paper focusses on the energy-efficient control of a cable-driven robot for tasks that only
require precise positioning at few points in their motion, and where that accuracy can be …
require precise positioning at few points in their motion, and where that accuracy can be …
Path following for robotic rollators via simulated passivity
Robotic walkers are a particular class of devices used to assist users with physical or
cognitive impairments in their navigation of large public spaces. In this context, a guidance …
cognitive impairments in their navigation of large public spaces. In this context, a guidance …