Project Details
Description
EPSRC supported TCS with Quest Enabling Designs Ltd to design new powered wheelchairs and investigate their analogue control.
Layperson's description
Design and analogue control of powered wheelchairs
Key findings
Modification of a wheelchair trajectory by the integration of ultrasonic sensor data.
Task programming applied to powered wheelchairs.
Improvements in real time high level micro computer control of a wheelchair using sensor systems.
Wall following for powered wheelchairs.
Assisting a disabled person in navigating an electric wheelchair through a doorway.
The Fortress 770 Powerbase: an integrated system for high level quadriplegics.
Introduction to powered vehicles for disabled persons.
Navigational assistance for disabled wheelchair-users.
A data fusion algorithm for wheelchair navigation.
Computer systems and strategies to assist a disabled person in navigating a powered wheelchair through a doorway.
Navigational assistance using short term memory.
Low cost navigational assistance for wheelchair user.
New powered wheelchair systems for the rehabilitation of some severely disabled users.
Task programming applied to powered wheelchairs.
Improvements in real time high level micro computer control of a wheelchair using sensor systems.
Wall following for powered wheelchairs.
Assisting a disabled person in navigating an electric wheelchair through a doorway.
The Fortress 770 Powerbase: an integrated system for high level quadriplegics.
Introduction to powered vehicles for disabled persons.
Navigational assistance for disabled wheelchair-users.
A data fusion algorithm for wheelchair navigation.
Computer systems and strategies to assist a disabled person in navigating a powered wheelchair through a doorway.
Navigational assistance using short term memory.
Low cost navigational assistance for wheelchair user.
New powered wheelchair systems for the rehabilitation of some severely disabled users.
| Short title | GR/K43001/01 |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/04/95 → 31/03/98 |
| Links | http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=GR/K43001/01 |
Collaborative partners
- University of Portsmouth (lead)
- Quest Enabling Designs
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New powered wheelchair systems for the rehabilitation of some severely disabled users
Stott, I. & Sanders, D., Sept 2000, In: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 23, 3, p. 149-153 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction to intelligent mobility: Invited introductory paper
Sanders, D., 1998, Intelligent mobility: Proceedings of 2nd Symposium on powered vehicles for disabled persons. Sanders, D. A. & Stott, I. J. (eds.). Pcr, p. 2-3Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Low cost navigational assistance for wheelchair user
Sanders, D., Goodwin, M. & Poland, T., 1998, In: Journal of Intelligent Mobility. 2, 4, p. 24-26Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction to intelligent mobility: Invited introductory paper
Sanders, D. (Keynote speaker)
13 Oct 1998Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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29th International Symposium on Robotics
Sanders, D. (Presented paper)
29 Apr 1998Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR'97)
Sanders, D. (Chair)
14 Apr 1997Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference