Abstract
This paper presents new prototype powered wheelchair systems that are easy to use and safe. The systems use simple ultrasonic sensor systems to assist users in steering their powered wheelchairs. The new systems could improve the chances of some disabled children learning that behaviour and interaction with the environment can be controlled. An overview of the benefits to be offered by an automated wheelchair is included. Some results, problems and difficulties are described along with an assessment of the current position and the way forward.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 466 - 475 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Industrial Robot: An International Journal |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 4 Quality Education
Keywords
- Robots, Health care, Navigation, Service
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Dive into the research topics of 'A new prototype intelligent mobility system to assist powered wheelchair users'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
- 2 Finished
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Ways to assist powered wheelchair users
Sanders, D. (PI), Stott, I. (CoI), Goodwin, M. J. (CoI), Langner, M. (CoI), Tewkesbury, G. (CoI), Graham-Jones, J. (CoI) & Gegov, A. (CoI)
8/02/99 → 9/07/16
Project: Innovation
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KTP for the design and manufacture of rehabilitation and mobility equipment.
Sanders, D. (PI), Tewkesbury, G. (CoI), Bullock, R. W. (CoI) & Perks, B. (CoI)
1/03/95 → 31/01/98
Project: Research
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