Wheelchair durability and maintenance condition are key factors of wheelchair function. Durability studies done with double drum and drop testers, although valuable, do not perfectly imitate conditions of use. Durability may be harvested from clinical records; however, these may be inconsistent because protocols for recording information differ from place to place. Wheelchair professionals with...

This work presents an overview over the main technological aids oriented to the rehabilitation of the physically disabled so that they can get some independence. These aids range from wheelchairs up to the assistant robots developed in the last years 1. Introduct ion. Technological developments in the last years have not only allowed an increase of the automation level in industry, they have al...

6 Cognitive impairments prevent older adults from using powered 7 wheelchairs due to safety concerns, thus reducing their mobility and 8 independence. An intelligent powered wheelchair is proposed to help 9 restore mobility, while ensuring safe navigation. Machine vision and 10 learning techniques are used to help prevent collisions with obstacles, as 11 well as provide navigation assistance th...

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New-generation, intelligent, powered wheelchairs promise to increase the mobility and freedom of individuals with serious chronic mobility impairments. And while rapid progress continues to be made in terms of the engineering capabilities of robotic wheelchairs, many projects fall short of the target in terms of ease of use, conviviality, and robustness. This paper describes the SmartWheeler, a...

This research aimed to design and construct an electric wheelchair with mecanum wheels that can move in any desired direction speed based on the joystick controller. represents a significant improvement over traditional wheelchairs, which are limited linear movement single direction. The contribution of this study is development allows for improved mobility independence users. includes controll...