Optimal path planning for service robotics in a convention setting

CrossWing Inc. has been developing a service robotics platform called VirtualMe, which is a

multifunctional mobile robot base that can be configured for many applications. CrossWing is

attempting to have the VirtualMe used as an interactive guide/mascot for convention settings. The

goal of this project is to develop autonomous navigation capabilities for VirtualMe that would allow it

to function as a kind of mobile information kiosk that can serve as many people as possible. We

believe that this added functionality would be of use and add an interesting dimension to the gatherings

which invariably occur at public events.

Benefits to Crosswing include an added capability for VirtualMe that will allow them to expand into

new markets. They plan to introduce the interactive kiosk at a major international sporting event,

where they will have the opportunity to showcase their technology to the world.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kenneth McIsaac

Student:

Partner:

CrossWing Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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