The system predicts the actions of people so that robots do not harm them

Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have created a system that allows users

predict future changes in your environment,which can change the trajectories of people and robots. The new development collects data on the position of furniture, objects, people and robots in one place to simulate events that may occur in the near future. These simulations are directed to users through virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) headsets.

To collect information about the situation of variousobjects, robots and people in a shared environment, the researchers used sensors, optical trackers, and an RGB-D camera. Optical trackers tracked the movements of objects or robots, while an RGB-D camera collected human actions.

Then the data was transferred to the motion planner.and a dynamics simulator. These two components of the system made it possible to predict changes in the environment and synthesize images of events that may occur in the near future from the point of view of a particular person. As a result, users could view these synthesized images using a VR headset or AR display.

According to the developers, Previewed Realitycan serve as both an alternative and a complement to more traditional collision avoidance systems, which are designed to determine safe trajectories for robots. In the future, the system could be used to improve the safety of interactions between people and robots in various environments. In their next research, the development team plans to create a lighter, more accessible version that can be accessed via a phone. 

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