Real-time robotic avatar control using fuzzy gaze-classification for people with disability

Uvais Qidwai, Mohamed Shakir, Mariam Bahameish

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Abstract

Robotic control with gaze-classification has been an area of interest for quite some time. In this paper, a novel solution of implementing sensing system with intelligent visualization has been presented. Such a system can have a variety of applications but can be of exceptional importance for patients suffering with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) disorder, which gradually end with paralyzed state. The presented solution incorporates Optical Gaze System, within a Virtual reality (VR) headset to control a robotic Avatar remotely based on the gaze position. The robot is being called as avatar due to its ability to maneuver and provide audio and video streams to the user wearing the VR headset, thus acting as an extension of the user him/herself. Hence people with permanent disability due to degenerative diseases such as SMA can benefit from this design by utilizing the avatar to see things and places where they cannot go themselves. The psychological impetus can assist tremendously in their treatment. The Fuzzy Algorithm presented here enables a very fast image classification method for such near-real-time application. Consequently, the processing and decision making of the system takes about a second with an accuracy of over 95%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 5th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages401-406
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479982523
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 May 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event5th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2015 - Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia
Duration: 27 Nov 201529 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 5th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2015

Conference

Conference5th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2015
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityBatu Ferringhi, Penang
Period27/11/1529/11/15

Keywords

  • Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System
  • Gaze Pattern Matching
  • Remotely controlled robotic avatar
  • SMA

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