Neptune: assistive robotic system for children with motor impairments

Authors:
Pavan Kanajar;Isura Ranatunga;Jartuwat Rajruangrabin;Dan O. Popa;Fillia Makedon
Affiliations:
University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX;University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX;University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX;University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX;University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
Venue:
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This paper describes Neptune, a mobile manipulator designed as an assistive device for the rehabilitation of children with special needs, such as those suffering from Cerebral-Palsy. Neptune consists of a mobile robot base and a 6DOF robotic arm, and it is interfaced to users via Wii Remote, iPad, Neural Headset, a camera, and pressure sensors. These interfaces allow patients, therapists and operators to interact with the robot in multiple ways, as may be appropriate in assistive scenarios such as: direct physical interaction with the iPad, arm positioning exercises through WiiMote, remote navigation and object retrieval through the environment via the Neural Headset, etc. In this paper we present an overview of the system and discuss its future uses in rehabilitation of CP children.