Robust dataglove mapping for recording human hand postures

Abstract

We present a novel dataglove mapping technique based on parameterisable models that handle both the cross coupled sensors of the fingers and thumb, and the under-specified abduction sensors for the fingers. Our focus is on realistically reproducing the posture of the hand as a whole, rather than on accurate fingertip positions. The method proposed in this paper is a vision-free, object free, data glove mapping and calibration method that has been successfully used in robot manipulation tasks. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.