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3D detection of obstacle distribution and mapping for walking guide of the blind

  • Myoung Jong Yoon
  • , Gu Young Jeong
  • , Kee Ho Yu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In walking guide robot, a guide vehicle detects an obstacle distribution in the walking space using range sensors, and generates a 3D grid map to map the obstacle information and the tactile display. And the obstacle information is transferred to a blind pedestrian using tactile feedback. Based on the obstacle information a user plans a walking route and controls the guide vehicle. The algorithm for 3D detection of an obstacle distribution and the method of mapping the generated obstacle map and the tactile display device are proposed in this paper. The experiment for the 3D detection of an obstacle distribution using ultrasonic sensors is performed and estimated. The experimental system consisted of ultrasonic sensors and control system. In the experiment, the detection of fixed obstacles on the ground, the moving obstacle, and the detection of down-step are performed. The performance for the 3D detection of an obstacle distribution and space mapping is verified through the experiment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155-162
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009.02

Keywords

  • 3D grid map
  • Obstacle detection
  • The blind
  • Ultrasonic sensor
  • Walking guide robot

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