Operating instruction method based on EMG for omnidirectional wheelchair robot

In this research we propose a method to perform the operating instruction of omnidirectional wheelchair using electromyogram (EMG) of operator's forearm and fuzzy reasoning. By using EMG, the operator is able to move his/her head freely and EMG has few noises included in than the electroencephalogram (EEG). By using fuzzy reasoning, the intention of the operator is able to be transmitted to the robot by comprehensive estimating. To evaluate the performance of this system, we performed the moving experiment using electromyograph or gaze measurement device, and we confirme that the operator could perform the operating instruction of wheelchair according to his/her instructions by EMG.