Extending the Application of an Assistant Personal Robot as a Walk-Helper Tool

This paper presents the application of a mobile robot designed as an Assistant Personal Robot (APR) as a walk-helper tool. The hypothesis is that the height and weight of this mobile robot can be used also to provide a dynamic physical support and guidance to people while they walk. This functionali...

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Published in:	Robotics
Main Authors:	Jordi Palacín, Eduard Clotet, Dani Martínez, David Martínez, Javier Moreno
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Subjects:	assistant personal robot human-robot interaction mobile robot walking aid quality of life
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2218-6581/8/2/27

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