Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : June 08, 2016 - June 11, 2016
To enable coordinated motion of the robotic wheelchair with a caretaker, position detection of the caretaker is indispensable. In this study, we developed a caretaker’s position detection system using electro-magnetic fluctuation (EMF) sensor and EM emitter. We installed three sensors behind the wheelchair and an emitter on the caretaker's waist. Experiment showed the ability to detect distance, direction, and touch status of the caretaker by using received signal strength indicator (RSSI).
