Conference
Using the ARAIG Haptic Suit to Assist in Navigating Firefighters Out of Hazardous Environments
Abstract
The field of search and rescue (SAR) has not yet fully benefited from strides in haptic technologies. In this research, we seek to rectify this issue by proposing a novel application of IFTech's “As Real As It Gets” (ARAIG) wearable haptic suit for firefighters. First, we examine recent research in this field in order to lay down the groundwork for our project. Next, we present a wearable haptic system in which the ARAIG suit is outfitted with …
Authors
Laffan CF; Coleshill JE; Stanfield B; Stanfield M; Ferworn A
Volume
00
Pagination
pp. 0439-0444
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
November 7, 2020
DOI
10.1109/iemcon51383.2020.9284922
Name of conference
2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON)