Abstract
This paper briefly outlines recent work done, particularly in control systems, for electric powered wheelchairs. These mobility aids, first developed in the 1950’s [1], were improved with the incorporation of microprocessors. The requirement for mobility aids in general is rising; for example, it is reckoned that 1.5% of the U.K. population require such aids. As an assistive technology, electric powered wheelchairs have many benefits. Nevertheless, a reliable and robust such wheelchair has still to evolve.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | null - Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → … |
Conference
| Conference | null |
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| Period | 1/01/08 → … |
Keywords
- control systems
- electric powered wheelchairs
- mobility aids
- assistive technology
