Disabled people pilot a robot remotely with their thoughts
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 12:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Using a telepresence system developed at EPFL, 19 people—including nine quadriplegics—were able to remotely control a robot located in one of the university laboratories. This multi-year research project aims to give a measure of independence to paralyzed people. This technology has shown that it works well and is easy to use.