Virtual window telepresence system for telerobotic inspection

Gregory K. Tharp; Samad Hayati; Linh Phan

doi:10.1117/12.197330

21 December 1995 Virtual window telepresence system for telerobotic inspection

Gregory K. Tharp, Samad Hayati, Linh Phan

Proceedings Volume 2351, Telemanipulator and Telepresence Technologies; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.197330
Event: Photonics for Industrial Applications, 1994, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Telerobotic inspection can be used in environments that are too hazardous, removed, or expensive for direct human inspection. Telerobotic inspection is a complex task requiring an operator to control and coordinate a robot and sensors, while monitoring and interpreting sensor data to detect flaws. A virtual window telepresence system has been developed to aid the operator in performing these inspections. While the operator is looking at a monitor displaying stereo video from cameras mounted on the robot, the system tracks operator head position and moves the robot to create the illusion that the operator is looking out a window. This interface allows the operator to naturally specify desired viewpoint and enables him to concentrate on the visual examination of the area that may contain a flaw.

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Gregory K. Tharp, Samad Hayati, and Linh Phan "Virtual window telepresence system for telerobotic inspection", Proc. SPIE 2351, Telemanipulator and Telepresence Technologies, (21 December 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.197330

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