Deep Learning-driven Front-Following within Close Proximity: a Hands-Free Control Model on a Smart Walker
Zhao Chongyu,Guo Wenzhi,Wen Rongwei,Zheng Wang,Chuan Wu,Zhao Chongyu,Guo Wenzhi,Wen Rongwei,Zheng Wang,Chuan Wu
With the ever-increasing elderly population, elder walking assistance is in strong demand. Instead of receiving assistance from a human carer, a smart walker can bring an elder user a more convenient and autonomous walking experience. Towards intelligent and safe walking assistance, we propose a close-proximity front-following model for smart walkers, which analyzes the walking gait and detects th...
