SYSIASS: un fauteuil roulant lectrique plus intelligent

The story of the SYSIASSproject in 7 chaptersAnnemarie KokosySYSIASS Project ManagerHead of the Service Robotics TeamISEN-Lille, France1

SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014Chapter 1: IDEAs genesis2SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014Ideas Genesis2008 Team of Service Robotics ISEN-LilleCompetences: autonomous navigation of mobile robots and team of mobile robots Work in collaboration with SyNeR Team, LAGIS, UMR CNRS 8219

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Find an usefull application for the society

Smart wheelchair

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014The genesis of the project2008 Lille Catholic UniversityStimulate and support interdisciplinary projectsUniversitys cluster Disability, Dependence and Civil Action (Handicap dpendance et citoyennet)

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Dr. Ccile DonzHead of Medical Physics and RehabilitationGHICL, Hospital St Philibert, LommeThe autonomous powered wheelchair should open a new generation of services for disabled people

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Importance of assistive technologies in France2008 Some figures (French parliamentary report Poletti, 2008)1,8 million people use a wheelchair at home 1,4 million people have a motor impairment associated with other disabilities 5,4 millions people use assistive technologiesIncluding 5 million people who use it at home Assistive technologiesHuman-Machine Interfaces for communicationAssistive Domotics There are around 150 models of powered wheelchair Price between 2 700 and 30 000 .

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Bench-to-Lifeside2008 Two major questionsSmart wheelchair will not only be a robotic bench?Best research strategy ?Best partnership ?

How can this project be funded? InstitutionsCompaniesEurope

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Research StrategyThe user in the center of the development process

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ScienceMedicalEthicPrototypes clinically tested SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Chapter 2: the Birth of SYSIASS8SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014A solid partnershipFormer Interreg III A project: ACOSISEN-LilleEcole Centrale de Lille & CNRSGroupe Hospitalier Institut Catholique de Lille (GHICL)University of Kent University of EssexEast Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT)

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Gareth Howells

Matthew Pepper

Dr. Mohamed SakelClinical Scientist Director of NeuroRehabilitationDirector of R&D EKHUFT

Prof. Huosheng HuHead of Robotic Team

Prof. Klaus McDonald-MaierHead of Embedded & Intelligent Systems Research

Dr. Ccile DonzHead Med. Physics & Rehab.GHICL, Hosp. St Philibert

Thierry FloquetLAGIS UMR CNRS

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Period: 1/12/2010 30/06/2014Partners Academic: ISEN, Ecole Centrale de Lille/LAGIS (CNRS), University of Kent, University of EssexHospitals: Groupe Hospitalier de lInstitut Catholique de Lille (GHICL), East Kent HospitalsCollaboratorsINRIA Nord-Europe, NON-A TeamBudget2,46M , 50% ERDF (Interreg IVA 2 Seas)Additional support funding: Thales, Fondation Norbert Sgard, Lille Catholic University, Socit Gnrale

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SYSIASS Key Information SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Reconciling disability and independence11

NavigationAssistanceSecure wireless communicationHuman-machineinterfaceHomeHospital

CompanyImproving peoples mobilityFacilitating users professional life integrationEvolving with users needs

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Project ChallengesHuman challenges Nature of help needed Needs for safe navigation Acceptance

Technical challenges Connection to commercial powered wheelchairs Ensure safe navigation Ensure personalized and adaptive assistance Provide low cost solutions

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Network of stakeholdersNetworks for disabled people supportFondation de Garches: Bruno GuillonCRNT-APF: Thierry DanigoKent Brain Injury Forum: Tanesh BhugobaunCentre Jacques Calv de Berck sur Mer: Axelle Baillet et Stphane BouillandCentre Hlne Borel: Capucine Fauquembergue Foyer Mdicalis dAccueil La vie devant soi: Elsa Bourdeaudhui, Lucie Malapel, Thierry Piloquet, Audrey Ricouart Industrial supportDynamicControls13

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Chapter 3: SYSIASS RESULTS14SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014Devices for assisted NAVIGATIONQuestionnaire to know the users needs 252 answers (November 2011 May 2012)Definition of 3 scenariosScenario 1: Safe navigation The intelligent device doesnt correct the trajectoryScenario 2: Semi-autonomous assisted navigation The user drives the powered wheelchairThe intelligent device avoids obstacles and go through doorways with the user action on the loopScenario 3: Autonomous navigation

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Device for a safe navigationDupontMedical with DynamicControls SystemTested by 32 people including 23 disabled peopleClinical testes to the Hospital of Garches Other tests in the LivingLab HumanicitCentre Hlne BorelFAM La vie devant Soi

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Device for semi-autonomousassisted navigation 3 versions: Invacare with DynamicControls System

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Tested by 23 healthy peopleEthical approval obtained in May 2014 clinical trials to be conducted during summer in EKHUFT

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Device forautonomous navigationLocalization, path planning and control algorithmsNavigation Packages in ROS Implementation mobile robotwheelchair 18

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Hands-FREE Devicesfor Wheelchair drivingVisual Head GestureFacial Expression & Head Movement

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Invacare Harrier with DynamicControls System Tested by over 50 people including some disabled people

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Hands-FREE Devicesfor Wheelchair drivingMinimally Invasive Intra-Oral Palate Control Device

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Tongue controlled RFID tag

Strain gauge RFID tag to sense the stretch on skin (neck/eyebrow movement)

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Secure Communication deviceUse of ICmetric SystemUniquely identifying a particular circuitGuarantees its identity and integrityEnsures it has not been tampered with or modifiedGenerating asymmetric encryption keys based on properties of a circuitAllows secure data to be sent to the deviceCreates ICsignatures, guaranteeing the source of given data

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Chapter 4: CROSS BORDER COOPERATION 22SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014Work Meetings17 meetingsQuarterly meetingsSteering Committee meetings

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Workshops10 workshops 2 days: 1 at ISEN, 1 at University of Essex, 1 at University of Kent4-5 days: 7 at University of Kent24

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Communication eventsAnnual Interreg IV A 2 Seas Event, Rotterdam March 2013Press conference, November 2013Organisation of two invited sessions on International ConferencesJoint publications

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SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Chapter 5: Project COMMUNICATION26SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014Project communicationScientific publications9 International journals43 International conferences5 invited talksGeneral public30 articles in local press (La Voix du Nord, La Croix du Nord), or national press (Prima, Hacavie, Faire face, Panorama du medecin, handicapsinfos.com, )3 Radio broadcasts (VivreFM and Radio France Bleu)5 TV broadcasts ( France 3, F3 Nord Pas de Calais Matin, )8 ExhibitionsWebsite www.sysiass.eu - Over 5000 viewing sessions (58% France, 26% USA, 7% UK,)27

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Chapter 6: people involved28SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014People InvolvedAbout 30 people involved on the project10 different nationalities represented12 functions (researchers, engineers, PhD student, physicians, clinical scientists, occupational therapists, psychologists, financial officer )12 People hired for one year or more Several MsC students involved for 3 to 6 months 3 PhD defenses29

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014Chapter 7: Conclusion30SYSIASS Closing Conference June 17th 2014CONCLUSION31

France 3, November 8th 2013SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014

SYSIASS is the fruit of the enthusiasm of the people involved. TOGETHER we pushed SYSIASS from a technological integration to a lifeside reality!

SYSIASS Closing ConferenceJune 17th 2014