Emergency Response Systems

Caso: Emergency Response Systems: Voice
Recognition and Fall Sensors to the Rescue
For Dr. Lei Wu, the research was personal.
Years ago, the University of Houston researcher lost his elderly aunt, who had
passed away after a hard fall in her kitchen. Wu’s family had invested in a
wearable, emergency device that would allow her to call for help with the push of a
button. Tragically, though, the fall immobilized Wu’s aunt, preventing her from
using the device.
Shortly thereafter, Wu began his own research into emergency response systems,
and the results could very well prevent others from having the same experience.
“The situation gave me an enormous shock, and I decided to design and fabricate
my own device,” Wu said.
This solution used a combination of robotics and wearable technology to overcome

many of the problems faced by current emergency response systems, such as the
one Wu’s aunt wore. Through natural indicators such as voice recognition and fall
sensors, the system can recognize and respond to an emergency without needing
to press a button. In situations where users are unconscious or immobile, they can
still receive the help they need.
The emergency response system is comprised of three modules – the robot

awareness module, the sensing signal analysis module, and the remote control
module – depicted in Figure 1 below.
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Figure 1: System design – 1) Robot Awareness Module, 2) Sensing Signal
Analysis Module, and 3) Remote Control Module

Robot Awareness Module
The Robot Awareness Module uses sensors to monitor the environment and
decides how to act based on the data gathered. For instance, the vocal recognition
component has 35 pre-set voice commands – such as “help” or “call daughter”–
that can be compared, in real-time, to the sound waves projected by the user. After
confirming the command came from the user, versus the TV or a visitor, the robot
can perform the appropriate action, such as dialing 911 or video chatting with a
family member.
Sensing Signal Analysis Module
Beyond vocal recognition, this system also depends on motion sensors – and
soon, medical sensors – to quickly identify an emergency. The sensing signal
analysis module collects data from each sensor and then uses machine learning
algorithms to extract a user’s intrinsic patterns. Being able to recognize uncommon
patterns can lead to identifying potential health issues.
While they are currently developing a sensor to capture bodily patterns like
temperature and blood pressure, fall detection is the main emergency indicator.
Through a series of calculations collected via a wearable device, the fall detection
component sends highly accurate information to the robot to trigger an appropriate
response.

In other fall detection devices, false alarms are fairly common because accuracy
rates are low (i.e. false alarms can be triggered by sitting on the couch). The new
system includes a mechanism that self-verifies a real fall versus a false alarm by
measuring the angle and acceleration rate of the user.
Once a fall is confirmed, the device waits 30 seconds for a user movement and will
alert the user after time has passed. If there is still no reaction, the device
automatically calls the listed emergency contact. Previously, an emergency
couldn’t be recognized if a person lost the ability to push the button. With this
device, however, one can be detected through vocal recognition and fall sensors,
both of which do not require user mobility.
Remote Control Module
Lastly, a remote control module allows a person to virtually control the robot
through a mobile device. For example, if an alarm is sent to a user’s emergency
contact, they can use the application to view the situation through the camera or
talk to the user through the robot. This functionality helps eliminate false alarms as
the person contacted can accurately assess if there is an emergency.
Once commercialized, the new robot system could be purchased for a one-time fee
of around $100, eliminating costly monthly fees. The team managed this price drop
by using only necessary components, all of which are pre-made such as the micro-
controller, motor, voice sensor, Wi-Fi module, camera, LED screen and more.
“The ultimate goal is to put this system into customers’ hands,” Wu said.
And the team is well on its way to doing just that. One healthcare prospect is
interested in installing the system in a number of new senior residences, including
four apartment buildings with 600 total units.
By combining these three distinct and connected modules, the researchers have
eliminated the need for senior citizens to be conscious and mobile to alert others of
medical emergencies – addressing a major downfall of previous emergency
response systems.
Learn more about emergency response systems in IEEE Xplore.

Análisis Crítico: Emergency Response
Systems: Voice Recognition and Fall
Sensors to the Rescue
Actualmente, por la necesidad que la mayoría los miembros de una familia durante
el día están fuera de la casa, por distintas ocupaciones, sea el trabajo, estudio,
entre otras, y alguno de los miembros de la familia, como lo son los adultos
mayores que en algunas ocasiones viven solos sin los demás miembros, pueden
enfrentarse a una situación de emergencia sin poseer los recursos o la fuerza para
comunicarse con sus familiares.
El proyecto presentado “Emergency Response Systems: Voice Recongnition and

Fall Sensors to the Recue” es de gran ayuda para estas personas que a diario
están solas y no cuentan con una ayuda cerca para enfrentarse a una situación de
emergencia.
Éste proyecto presenta un Robot el cual tiene un sistema de sensores, cámaras y

reconocimiento de voz para que en una situación difícil, la persona que esté a su
lado pueda avisarle de manera oportuna a sus familiares y puedan atender la
emergencia de manera eficaz.
El dispositivo debe contar con un sistema de comunicación inalámbrico, como lo

es el wifi al igual que todos los demás usuarios para tener una comunicación
óptima, eficaz y oportuna.
El planteamiento del problema se obtuvo a través de un acontecimiento de un

familiar de uno de los investigadores, un familiar estuvo en una situación de
emergencia y no pudo comunicarse a tiempo con los miembros de su familia y el
rescate no fue oportuno. Se observa que el proyecto presentado atiende a una
problemática o situación y conseguir una solución y combatir la situación.
En éste proyecto se cumple varias consideraciones en la planificación estratégicas

propias de las características de un proyecto, como lo son la demanda del
mercado, la oportunidad estratégica o necesidad del negocio, necesidad social,
solicitud de un cliente, avance tecnológico.
En cuanto a la demanda del mercado, cumple los requerimientos, porque como se

explica al principio de éste ensayo cada vez hay más adultos mayores y personas
jóvenes que están solas en sus casas los cuales pueden enfrentar una situación
de emergencia y no tienen los recursos a su alcance en ese momento para avisar
a tiempo a sus familiares, también en las consideraciones cumple la necesidad
social, por la misma razón anterior.

En cuanto al avance tecnológico, se percibe notablemente, atendiendo con
tecnología la necesidad del usuario oportunamente, reuniendo varias funciones
dentro del mismo dispositivo y cumplir con los requerimientos del cliente.
En conclusión se observa que el proyecto cumple con las características y su fin

fue cumplido a nivel social y económica, según el caso al finalizar el prototipo del
robot la demanda aumenta al obtener los resultados obtenidos y fue vendido a
USD 100 y recibido por muchas familias en Estados Unidos.

Bibliografía
[1]"Robotic Emergency Response System – IEEE Research", IEEE Xplore
Innovation Spotlight, 2018. [Online]. Available: http://ieeexplore-
spotlight.ieee.org/article/emergency-response-system/. [Accessed: 25- Feb- 2018].

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Caso: Emergency Response Systems: Voice

Recognition and Fall Sensors to the Rescue

For Dr. Lei Wu, the research was personal.

This solution used a combination of robotics and wearable technology to overcome

The emergency response system is comprised of three modules – the robot

Karen Margarita Díaz García

Robot Awareness Module

Sensing Signal Analysis Module

Karen Margarita Díaz García

Remote Control Module

Learn more about emergency response systems in IEEE Xplore.

Karen Margarita Díaz García

El proyecto presentado “Emergency Response Systems: Voice Recongnition and

Éste proyecto presenta un Robot el cual tiene un sistema de sensores, cámaras y

El dispositivo debe contar con un sistema de comunicación inalámbrico, como lo

El planteamiento del problema se obtuvo a través de un acontecimiento de un

En éste proyecto se cumple varias consideraciones en la planificación estratégicas

En cuanto a la demanda del mercado, cumple los requerimientos, porque como se

Karen Margarita Díaz García

En conclusión se observa que el proyecto cumple con las características y su fin

Karen Margarita Díaz García

Karen Margarita Díaz García

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