A model of a power WheelChair running in V-REP. This model uses two laser sensors to perceive the environment and generate control commands that enable the WheelChair to follow a walkway in an outdoor urban environment.
This simulation video demonstrates the autonomous WheelChair's ability to follow a walkway round a corner by detecting and tracking the curb.
http://youtu.be/Rt6mEJWO8kA
This next one demonstrates the autonomous WheelChair's obstacle detection functionality. The WheelChair avoids the obstacle while trying to maintain its position within the walkway.
http://youtu.be/jW8eQc1e6HE
Then this video displays the autonomous WheelChair's road crossing algorithm.
http://youtu.be/b-GXRizALWY
This is part of a research project to develop a User Assisted Mobility Scooter.