Localization forms the heart of various autonomous mobile robots. For efficient navigation,
these robots need to adopt effective localization strategy. This paper, presents a …

In recent years, there is an increasing interest in designing autonomous vehicles such as
Mobile Robots. However, one of the fundamental needs of Mobile Robots is a collision-free …

In the last decades there has been a tremendous increase in demand for Assistive
Technologies (AT) useful to overcome functional limitations of individuals and to improve …

Presents recent significant and rapid development in the field of 2D and 3D image analysis
2D and 3D Image Analysis by Moments, is a unique compendium of moment-based image …

The ageing population phenomenon is pushing the design of innovative solutions to provide
assistance to the elderly. In this context a socially–assistive robot can act as a proactive …

Demographic developments have challenged our research on how to assist elderly people
by using robots. The KSERA (Knowledgeable SErvice Robots for Aging) project integrates …

A top view camera having wide range lens installed overhead of the objects contributes
greatly toward resolving the tracking problem and also maintains comprehensive visual …

Ambient intelligence (AmI) considers responsive environments in which applications and
services adapt their behavior according to the user's needs and changing context. One of …

Throughout various complex processes within hospitals, context-aware services and
applications can help to improve the quality of care and reduce costs. For example, sensors …

The near future will see an increasing demand of elder care and a shortage of professional
and informal caregivers. In this context, ageing societies would benefit from the design of …