» Spatial Exploration Based on an Integrated Representation of Sensory Features an Motor Actions (SFB TR 8 Spatial Cognition / A5-[ActionSpace])
Our goal is the development of an hierarchical sensimotor representation and its use in a biologically inspired system for exploratory self-localisation and spatial navigation. The sensimotor representation is motivated by the human action-perception cycle with its interplay of sensory information processing and goal-directed motor actions. This concept is investigated by (i) theoretical research, (ii) psycological experiments, and (iii) modeling aproaches. The later will be implemented in a mobile agent that operates in a VR environment, and in a mobile robot.
» Shared-Control Interaction (SFB TR 8 Spatial Cognition / I3-[SharC])
To investigate and develop a cognitively adequate, adaptive, safe and robust multi-modal framework for spatial interaction between a user and an inteligent service robot, e.g. the Bremen autonomous wheelchair Roland, we will carry out empirical studies on elderly and handicapped users to identify different cognitive limitations and characteristic behaviours. Based on empirical evidence, we will construct cognitive models and apply formal methods to investigate shared control situations, and develop suitable human-robot interaction to clarify mode-confusion problems.
» EU-project SHARE-it
The goal of SHARE-it is to develop a scalable, adaptive system of add-ons to sensor and assistive technology so that they can be modularly integrated into an intelligent home environment to enhance the individual's autonomy. The system will be designed to inform and assist the user and his/her caregivers through monitoring and mobility help. Thus, we plan to contribute to the development of the next generation of assistive devices for older persons or people with disabilities so that they can be self-dependent as long as possible. We focus on add-ons to be compatible with existing technologies and to achieve an easier integration into existing systems. We also aim at adaptive systems as transparent, and consequently, easy to use to the person as possible. Scalability is meant to include or remove devices from the system in a simple, intuitive way. At Universität Bremen, the work in SHARE-it concentrates on the development of an adaptive biosensor-based cognitive assistance module and a cognitive performance model as a basis for interaction models tailored to individual users' requirements.
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Activities at Universität Bremen
» Modellvorhaben Dorf Arbergen für selbstbestimmtes Wohnen (Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung)
» Exist-Project: xs.B0X (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie)
» IKAR/OS: Brainlike Information Management (Fa.InterActiveSystems, BMBF)
» The Integration of Auditory and Visual Motion Signals (Joint Project Grant, Royal Society, UK)
» Decisions in Palliative Care (German-American Project, Max-Kade Foundation, USA)
» International Research Training Group IRTG (DFG)
» "Research and Development" (F&E) - project with the Saxon Institute for the PrintingIndustry GmbH for recognizing stripes on printouts for quality management purposes
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