Intel’s New Wheelchair Can Tell Where You Want to Go By The Look On Your Face

A team of Brazilian researchers is fine-tuning “The Wheelie Kit”, which uses Intel’s RealSense 3D camera to add facial expression control to any motorized wheelchair. Sound complicated? To build the kit, yes. To use it, no (with some practice, of course). Intel’s target demo is people who lack the ability to move their body below the face or neck, but who can make facial expressions, such as a kiss, smile, a wink or raised brow that can be read by Intel’s AI capabilities (photo, above left). The state-of-the-art kit premiered at the AI for Social Good Initiative to rave reviews. (see a video) Wheelie Kits with HOOBOX Robotics are expected to arrive stateside in 2019. Read more.