Sunday, April 30, 2023

Building a Precise Assistive-Feeding Robot That Can Handle Any Meal

Good news! But it sounds like hype! What about spaghetti? 😊 The future of assisted living!

"... The team has now developed several novel robotic algorithms for autonomously and comfortably accomplishing each step of the feeding process for a variety of food types. One algorithm combines computer vision and haptics to evaluate the angle and speed at which to insert a fork into a food item; another uses a second robotic arm to push food onto a spoon; and a third delivers food into a person’s mouth in a way that feels natural and comfortable. ..."

Building a Precise Assistive-Feeding Robot That Can Handle Any Meal Stanford researchers improve the skewering, scooping, and bite transfer steps.

Algorithms combine haptics and computer vision to evaluate how to insert a fork into a person's mouth naturally and comfortably.



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