Robot-assisted navigation with adaptive impedance and path planning for visually occluded users

Idil Ozdamar, Doganay Sirintuna, Pietro Balatti, Luca Fortini, Younggeol Cho, Francisco J. Ruiz-Ruiz, Mattia Leonori, Arash Ajoudani, Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction Laboratory, Italian Institute of Technology, Department of Informatics, and System Engineering, University of Genoa

The International Journal of Robotics Research

Published online on April 01, 2026

Abstract

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Considering the number of visually impaired individuals worldwide and the limited availability of assistance for safe navigation, there is a growing need for intelligent robotic systems that can provide reliable guidance. This manuscript presents an ...