Watch as a wheelchair is controlled by a user's gaze
Marie Donlon | March 19, 2021Researchers from Italy’s University of Trento and University of Padua have developed a semi-autonomous wheelchair that will move in the direction of the operator’s gaze.
Using gaze detection technology, the wheelchair, dubbed RoboEye, can be controlled via the wheelchair user’s eyes, directing the wheelchair via an attached monitor that detects the user’s intended direction.
The RoboEye can also be easily modified to control via user hand gestures such as pointing.
Source: Maule et. al.
To further develop the technology, the researchers have teamed with startup Robosense s.r.l. and health aid manufacturer Nuova Blandino s.r.l.
The RoboEye is detailed in the journal Technologies and an early iteration of the wheelchair is shown in the accompanying video that appears courtesy of Nuova Blandino.
Pretty ladies beware.
I have a cousin whose disability prevents him from holding a steady gaze on anything, he can control his wheelchair with one hand but can't hold a straight line for long.
Either way he would be constantly running in to things. There are many though that would benefit from this.
There's a Monty Python-esque comedy skit in this waiting to get out
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There, by the grace of God, go I.
Anytime that one is feeling sorry for oneself, a quick look around should fix that.
Assistive devices have come a long ways in the last twenty or so years. And there are a number of organizations that have done some amazing things to help people.
https://lifesciences
The challenge is that the solutions have to be as unique as the person they are designed for.