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Robot-assisted wayfinding for the visually impaired in structured indoor environments

Autonomous Robots (impact factor: 1.5). 01/2006; 21(1):29-41. DOI:10.1007/s10514-006-7223-8 pp.29-41
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ABSTRACT We present a robot-assisted wayfinding system for the visually impaired in structured indoor environments. The system consists
of a mobile robotic guide and small passive RFID sensors embedded in the environment. The system is intended for use in indoor
environments, such as office buildings, supermarkets and airports. We describe how the system was deployed in two indoor environments
and evaluated by visually impaired participants in a series of pilot experiments. We analyze the system’s successes and failures
and outline our plans for future research and development.

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Keywords

future research
 
indoor environments
 
mobile robotic guide
 
office buildings
 
participants
 
pilot experiments
 
robot-assisted wayfinding system
 
small passive RFID sensors
 

Vladimir Kulyukin