2P1-C05 Walking speed control of treadmill by using Kinect(Welfare Robotics and Mechatronics(3))

Abstract

Locomotion is an important ability in daily life. But, some old people and disabled people have difficulty in going out. Commercially available treadmills are not suitable for elderly and disabled because it doesn't automatically control its belt speed. This paper presents the development of an automatic treadmill. This device consists of a computer, Kinect and a commercially available treadmill. We conducted gait experiments to decide the size of walking area for comfortable walking.