Human-Aware Navigation in Crowded Environments Using Adaptive Proxemic Area and Group Detection
Carlos Medina-Sánchez,Simon Janzon,Matteo Zella,Jesús Capitán,Pedro J. Marrón,Carlos Medina-Sánchez,Simon Janzon,Matteo Zella,Jesús Capitán,Pedro J. Marrón
Navigation is an essential task for social robots. However, certain rules must be followed to allow them to move without causing distraction or discomfort to people. Considering that the context surrounding robots and persons affects the expected behavior, this work defines a social area around a person that adapts to the real situation. In addition, the social context of a person is extended to i...