This paper presents a part of research work within the project that aims at developing intelligent, user-friendly and highly safe vehicle. A research framework is proposed that cover the following aspects: control, visual guidance, human-vehicle interaction. Main discussion is focused on the analysis of interaction modes between human and vehicle under various scenarios such as: calling-up vehi...

A new hybrid wheelchair/bed system for assisting the bedridden has been developed and tested. The powered wheelchair docks with a stationary bed and reconfigures to a chair to provide full mobility assistance by eliminating the need to transfer the bedridden person from bed to chair. Furthermore, the chair can dock directly and automatically with a toilet to eliminate the need to change seating...

The tandem loop with multiple vehicles (TLMV) configuration is proposed as a new and effective alternative for automated guided vehicle systems. The TLMV configuration is useful for a large scale manufacturing environment since it can easily accommodate expansion or upgrade while still being less sensitive to vehicle failure than the tandem loop (single vehicle) configuration. Simulation result...