RoboSapien Advance

RoboSapien Advance Tube. Duration : 3.92 Mins.

Robo Sapien Toy Robot | RoboSapien Advance

Michael tested the first prototype of the control interface for the RoboSapien back in 2006. This was the precursor of the OpenEADL system. The interface was implemented by hooking up an Atmel AVR microcontroller with Michael's wheelchair and a GameBoy Advance for feedback. A wireless RF module is used to send the actual commands to RoboSapien. Michael uses his three available head switches (the same set he uses to drive his wheelchair) to control RoboSapien. This allows him to easily switch back and forth between the chair and the robot. You will notice that the GameBoy speaks the available commands as they are browsed. Michael actually suggested this feature so he didn't have to look at the GameBoy's screen.
Keywords: disability, access, wheelchair, assistive, technology, eadl, environmental, control, ecu