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Non-overlapping dual camera fall detection using the NAO humanoid robot [PDF]

, 2014
With an aging population and a greater desire for independence, the dangers of falling incidents in the elderly have become particularly pronounced. In light of this, several technologies have been developed with the aim of preventing or monitoring falls.
Catley, Edward, Howells, Gareth, Kelly, Stephen W., Sirlantzis, Konstantinos   +3 more
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Information-theoretic measures as a generic approach to human-robot interaction : Application in CORBYS project [PDF]

, 2014
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Glackin, Cornelius, Greaves, Martin, Polani, D., Ristić-Durrant, Danijela, Salge, Christoph   +4 more
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Framework for Creating Intuitive Motion Content for Humanoid Robots Based on Programming by Demonstration

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2012
In this paper we propose an easy to use framework for creating motion content for humanoid robots based on user demonstrations. A wearable interface is proposed and a prototype of the wearable interface is implemented to provide an intuitive content ...
Gi il Kwon, Il Woong Jeong, Yong-Ho Seo, Hyun Seung Yang   +3 more
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Embodied conversations: Performance and the design of a robotic dancing partner [PDF]

, 2008
This paper reports insights gained from an exploration of performance-based techniques to improve the design of relationships between people and responsive machines.
Bayliss, Bourdieu, Cabibihan, Carlson, Cox, Cross, David C. Hogg, Deleuze, Designing for the 21st Century Initiative, Emergent Objects, Fischer, Hodgson, Iacucci, John Bryden, Johnson, Joslin McKinney, Kleining, Ladly, McNiff, Mick Wallis, Moustakas, Muller, Nelson, Redström, Robertson, Rust, Rust, Salamanda Tandem, Schechner, Schiphorst, Schön, Shadow Robot Company, Shepherd, Sita Popat, Soja, Trimingham, van Rompay, Wallis, Wallis   +38 more
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A Three-Dimensional Skin-Shape Reproduction Mechanism for Evaluating the Risk of Wounds When Using a Wearable Robot

SICE Journal of Control, Measurement, and System Integration, 2018
When using a wearable robot, the interaction force applied at the point of contact may cause skin injuries. Therefore, validating the safety of wearable robots becomes important for their practical application. One method for evaluating contact safety at
Yuma Sakai, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Yoji Yamada, Shogo Okamoto   +3 more
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Evolutionary dynamics of the chloroplast genome in Daphne (Thymelaeaceae): comparative analysis with related genera and insights into phylogenetics

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Comparative analysis of chloroplast genomes from 14 genera of Thymelaeaceae revealed variation in gene content, ranging from 128 to 142 genes, primarily influenced by IR expansion/contraction events and pseudogenization of ndhF, ndhI, and ndhG. Two large inversions were detected within the large single‐copy region, including a synapomorphic inversion ...
Abdullah, Hui Li, Rushan Yan, Chengyu Chen, Madiha Islam, Abdul Majid, Ibrar Ahmed, Parviz Heidari, Xiaoxuan Tian   +8 more
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Design of Shape Memory Alloy-Based Soft Wearable Robot for Assisting Wrist Motion

Applied Sciences, 2019
In this paper, we propose a shape memory alloy (SMA)-based wearable robot that assists the wrist motion for patients who have difficulties in manipulating the lower arm. Since SMA shows high contraction strain when it is designed as a form of coil spring
Jaeyeon Jeong, Ibrahim Bin Yasir, Jungwoo Han, Cheol Hoon Park, Soo-Kyung Bok, Ki-Uk Kyung   +5 more
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Temporal-Difference Learning to Assist Human Decision Making during the Control of an Artificial Limb [PDF]

, 2013
In this work we explore the use of reinforcement learning (RL) to help with human decision making, combining state-of-the-art RL algorithms with an application to prosthetics. Managing human-machine interaction is a problem of considerable scope, and the
Dawson, Michael Rory, Edwards, Ann L., Kearney, Alexandra, Pilarski, Patrick M., Sutton, Richard S.   +4 more
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The Cyborg Astrobiologist: Testing a Novelty-Detection Algorithm on Two Mobile Exploration Systems at Rivas Vaciamadrid in Spain and at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah

, 2009
(ABRIDGED) In previous work, two platforms have been developed for testing computer-vision algorithms for robotic planetary exploration (McGuire et al. 2004b,2005; Bartolo et al. 2007).
A. Bonnici, Aha, Alexander, B.H. Foing, Barnes, Bilbey, C. Gross, Chen, E. Díaz-Martínez, H. Ritter, J. Ontrup, J. Ormö, King, L. Wendt, M. Oesker, McGreevy, P.C. McGuire, R. Bose, R. Haschke, Rae, S. Walter, V. Souza-Egipsy   +21 more
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iForgot: a model of forgetting in robotic memories [PDF]

, 2010
Much effort has focused in recent years on developing more life-like robots. In this paper we propose a model of memory for robots, based on human digital memories, though our model incorporates an element of forgetting to ensure that the robotic memory ...
Gurrin, Cathal, Hayes, Jer, Lee, Hyowon
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