The system I 4 Control current research interests

The system I 4 Control® current research interests + intentions for projects Czech Technical University in Prague I 4 Control

Research Topics o o o Improvements of control algorithms n From relative to absolute positionning n Robustness under various light conditions, … Quality of cursor positionning (precision, speed): n How to measure it? n How to increase it (considering user’s movement constraints)? Applications in n environmental control n medical domain (e. g. control means for Functional Electric Stimulation) n (special) pedagogy (autistic children, dyslexia, . . )

Analysis of the cursor positionning precision o o o Simple experimental SW tool for standardized data collection and evaluation (inspired by ISO 92419: 2000. Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals) Adjustable size of targets and of the circle Performance measurement through games

Easy. Control System o o SW tool ensuring personalized mapping from control signals provided by various input peripheries (I 4 Control, …) to the controlled device (e. g. PC, TV, . . ) Standardization of communication protocol

Easy Control interface

Alternative environment control o o Electr. bed positioning (back, legs) Promissing negotiations with the Czech producer LB Bohemia

Control of home appliances o o A way to more independent living n TV, radio, … n illumination, blinds, … n heating, ventilation … n phone, el. porter … Easy to install applications based on wireless technologies (Zig. Bee, Bluetooth, Infra …)

Alternative control of electric wheelchair o o Pilot experiments conducted with Sprint GT, GTS, model 3. 593 from the Meyra company (D) – video can be shown This company expressed interest in a joint application for an EU project

Meyra Wheelchair remote control o o The chair is controlled through Meyra. CAN data bus connected to a servise connector The following functions can be selected through an external facility (e. g. notebook, PC …): n On/Off switch n Movement n Lights (headlight, danger indicator, blinker) n Sound signals n Chair positioning n Mode change

Problems to be solved o o Safety issues n Changes in illumination n Eyes used for several tasks simultaneously (observation of the scene, following the track and production of control signals), … need to design & develop complementary means of control (e. g. while eyes select from a “predefined set of typical tracks”, AI tech. adjust the choice to the current situation to ensure obstacle avoidance, …)