Intelligent interactive spaces - integration of IT and robotics

Abstract

This paper introduces the recent research result of the intelligent space (iSpace), integrated with enhanced information technology and advanced robotics. The intelligent space project has been active since 1996, and expanding with more and more functions. The core of the intelligent space is an ubiquitous distributed sensory network, integrated in human living environments, what can track multiple human and other object inside the space. Mobile robots are operating in human' living environments, with the support of intelligent space, in order to give several support to the human such as guiding. The iSpace bears artificial spatial memory for interaction between the iSpace and human applying mobile robots and other intelligent device nodes. The spatial memory is an information organizing and classification technology, using gesture recognition, for context-aware information exchange between the iSpace and the human. As one of iSpace powered applications, super-sense tele-micromanipulation project is introduced to conclude this paper.