A low-cost sensor glove with vibrotactile feedback and multiple finger joint and hand motion sensing for human-robot interaction

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Contributors

  • P. Weber - , Technische Universität Darmstadt (Author)
  • E. Rueckert - , Technische Universität Darmstadt (Author)
  • R. Calandra - , Technische Universität Darmstadt (Author)
  • J. Peters - , Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (Author)
  • P. Beckerle - , Technische Universität Darmstadt (Author)

Abstract

Sensor gloves are widely adopted input devices for several kinds of human-robot interaction applications. Existing glove concepts differ in features and design, but include limitations concerning the captured finger kinematics, position/orientation sensing, wireless operation, and especially economical issues. This paper presents the DAGLOVE which addresses the mentioned limitations with a low-cost design (ca. 300 €). This new sensor glove allows separate measurements of proximal and distal finger joint motions as well as position/orientation detection with an inertial measurement unit (IMU). Those sensors and tactile feedback induced by coin vibration motors at the fingertips are integrated within a wireless, easy-to-use, and open-source system. The design and implementation of hardware and software as well as proof-of-concept experiments are presented. An experimental evaluation of the sensing capabilities shows that proximal and distal finger motions can be acquired separately and that hand position/orientation can be tracked. Further, teleoperation of the iCub humanoid robot is investigated as an exemplary application to highlight the potential of the extended low-cost glove in human-robot interaction.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-104
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication proceedings
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2016
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Conference

Title25th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2016
Duration26 - 31 August 2016
CityNew York
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-9430-8433/work/158768049