Evaluation of Multiple Approaches for Automated Gesture Recognition

DeveloSoft proposes to use its considerable carrier automation experience to investigate three main approaches for gesture recognition. First, we will evaluate either Measurand ShapeTape or micro-accelerometers for direct measurement of arm and handpositions. Second, we will investigate an imaging approach using LEDs or reflective tape... both with specially tuned optics and frequencies which work in sun glare, etc... Third, we propose to investigate automated recognition of voice commands througha special bone conductive microphone which works in 140dB+ carrier environments. The Navy will be constantly involved by downselecting various options and providing directors for shore and ship tests. Finally, we will investigate path planning andobstacle avoidance. There are many commercial uses for automated methods of recognizing commands and gestures in cluttered, challenging environments. Current products suffer from requirements for very simplistic conditions or expensive hardware. Theserequirements are too restrictive for a number of very promising commercial settings such as recognizing commands of small children. Carrier deck environments provide a challenging setting closely approximating realistic and challenging commercialsettings, like a classroom full of small boys.