A Method for Measuring Contact Points in Human–Object Interaction Utilizing Infrared Cameras

• Published in: Frontiers in robotics and AI Vol. 8; p. 800131
• Main Authors: Hakala, Jussi, Häkkinen, Jukka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 14.02.2022
• Subjects: contact point; grasping; infrared camera; prehension movements; Robotics and AI; touch; grasping; touch; infrared camera; contact point; prehension movements

This article presents a novel method for measuring contact points in human–object interaction. Research in multiple prehension-related fields, e.g., action planning, affordance, motor function, ergonomics, and robotic grasping, benefits from accurate and precise measurements of contact points betwee...