Wearable computer for mobile augmented-reality-based controlling of an intelligent robot

Tuukka Turunen; Juha Roening; Sami Ahola; Tino Pyssysalo

doi:10.1117/12.403786

11 October 2000 Wearable computer for mobile augmented-reality-based controlling of an intelligent robot

Tuukka Turunen, Juha Roening, Sami Ahola, Tino Pyssysalo

Proceedings Volume 4197, Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XIX: Algorithms, Techniques, and Active Vision; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.403786
Event: Intelligent Systems and Smart Manufacturing, 2000, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

An intelligent robot can be utilized to perform tasks that are either hazardous or unpleasant for humans. Such tasks include working in disaster areas or conditions that are, for example, too hot. An intelligent robot can work on its own to some extent, but in some cases the aid of humans will be needed. This requires means for controlling the robot from somewhere else, i.e. teleoperation. Mobile augmented reality can be utilized as a user interface to the environment, as it enhances the user's perception of the situation compared to other interfacing methods and allows the user to perform other tasks while controlling the intelligent robot. Augmented reality is a method that combines virtual objects into the user's perception of the real world. As computer technology evolves, it is possible to build very small devices that have sufficient capabilities for augmented reality applications. We have evaluated the existing wearable computers and mobile augmented reality systems to build a prototype of a future mobile terminal- the CyPhone. A wearable computer with sufficient system resources for applications, wireless communication media with sufficient throughput and enough interfaces for peripherals has been built at the University of Oulu. It is self-sustained in energy, with enough operating time for the applications to be useful, and uses accurate positioning systems.

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Tuukka Turunen, Juha Roening, Sami Ahola, and Tino Pyssysalo "Wearable computer for mobile augmented-reality-based controlling of an intelligent robot", Proc. SPIE 4197, Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XIX: Algorithms, Techniques, and Active Vision, (11 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.403786

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