Comparative experimental validation of human gait tracking algorithms for an intelligent robotic rollator

• Published in: 2017 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp. 6026 - 6031
• Main Authors: Chalvatzaki, Georgia, Papageorgiou, Xanthi S., Tzafestas, Costas S., Maragos, Petros
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.05.2017
• Subjects: Lasers; Legged locomotion; Robot sensing systems; Robustness; Tracking

Tracking human gait accurately and robustly constitutes a key factor for a smart robotic walker, aiming to provide assistance to patients with different mobility impairment. A context-aware assistive robot needs constant knowledge of the user's kinematic state to assess the gait status and adju...