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AI-Powered Smart Wheelchair with Drone Assistant

Researchers are developing a smart wheelchair with AI and drone assistance to improve mobility for people with disabilities, focusing on safety and ethical considerations.

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German Research Centre For Artificial IntelligenceAitekUniversity Of Applied Sciences And Arts Of Southern Switzerland (Supsi)

Francesco Flammini

What is the role of drones in this project?: Smart drones will act as an extension of the wheelchair, providing an expanded viewpoint and assisting with mapping and object monitoring; however, legal and technical challenges remain.
What is the main goal of the REXASI-PRO project?: The REXASI-PRO project aims to develop a self-driving wheelchair using AI and a drone assistant to enhance the autonomy of people with disabilities.
How does the AI system in the smart wheelchair work?: The system uses a deep neural network to interpret sensor data and control the wheelchair's motors, with a focus on safe and responsible AI development.
How does the project address data collection challenges?: A simulator generates synthetic data to train the neural network, avoiding the costs and privacy concerns of real-world data collection.
What is the biggest challenge in developing this technology?: The biggest challenge is ensuring trustworthy AI to make the system safe, reliable, and capable of navigating various scenarios, including road crossings.

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