Design and Implementation of an Automated Shopping Companion for Elderly Support and Mobility Enhancement

• Published in: Journal of Robotics, Networking and Artificial Life Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 26 - 33
• Main Authors: Koushek, Dina, Mokayef, Mastaneh, MHD, Amen Summakieh, M.K.A, Ahamed Khan, Qayyum, Abdul, Paramasivam, Sivajothi A/L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: ALife Robotics Corporation Ltd 2025
• Subjects: distance estimation; Facial Recognition Tracking; OpenCV; public health; Smart following trolley

The proposed system utilizes facial recognition technology to detect and track the user, eliminating the need for physical effort in pushing a shopping cart. Additionally, the robotic trolley is equipped with an ultrasonic sensor that estimates the distance walked by the user, providing them with va...