The system I4Control ® current research interests + intentions for projects Czech Technical University in Prague I4Control

Research Topics  Improvements of control algorithms From relative to absolute positionning Robustness under various light conditions, …  Quality of cursor positionning (precision, speed): How to measure it? How to increase it (considering user’s movement constraints)?  Applications in environmental control medical domain (e.g. control means for Functional Electric Stimulation) (special) pedagogy (autistic children, dyslexia,..)

Analysis of the cursor positionning precision  Simple experimental SW tool for standardized data collection and evaluation (inspired by ISO :2000. Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals)  Adjustable size of targets and of the circle  Performance measurement through games

EasyControl System  SW tool ensuring personalized mapping from control signals provided by various input peripheries (I4Control, …) to the controlled device (e.g. PC, TV,..)  Standardization of communication protocol

Easy Control interface

Alternative environment control  Electr. bed positioning (back, legs)  Promissing negotiations with the Czech producer LB Bohemia

Control of home appliances  A way to more independent living TV, radio, … illumination, blinds, … heating, ventilation … phone, el.porter …  Easy to install applications based on wireless technologies (ZigBee, Bluetooth, Infra …)

Alternative control of electric wheelchair  Pilot experiments conducted with Sprint GT, GTS, model from the Meyra company (D) – video can be shown  This company expressed interest in a joint application for an EU project

Meyra Wheelchair remote control  The chair is controlled through MeyraCAN data bus connected to a servise connector  The following functions can be selected through an external facility (e.g. notebook, PC …): On/Off switch Movement Lights (headlight, danger indicator, blinker) Sound signals Chair positioning Mode change

Problems to be solved  Safety issues Changes in illumination Eyes used for several tasks simultaneously (observation of the scene, following the track and production of control signals), …   need to design & develop complementary means of control (e.g. while eyes select from a “predefined set of typical tracks”, AI tech. adjust the choice to the current situation to ensure obstacle avoidance, …)