Title :
An integral system for assisted mobility [automated wheelchair]
Author_Institution :
Polytech. Sch., Alcala Univ., Madrid, Spain
fDate :
3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The modularity of the electronic guidance systems of the SIAMO wheelchair allows for user-specific adaptability based on environment and degree of handicap. The overall system includes an innovative user-machine interface, a complete sensory subsystem (ultrasonic, infrared, vision, etc), and an advanced strategy of control and navigation. This allows different alternatives for guidance and guarantees user safety and comfort
Keywords :
computerised navigation; handicapped aids; mobile robots; sensors; user interfaces; IR sensors; SIAMO wheelchair; US sensors; assisted mobility; automated wheelchair; electronic guidance systems; infrared sensors; innovative user-machine interface; navigation; robot vision; sensory subsystem; ultrasonic sensors; user comfort; user safety; Cameras; Computer architecture; Control systems; Infrared detectors; Infrared sensors; Navigation; Prototypes; Safety; Sensor systems; Wheelchairs;
Journal_Title :
Robotics & Automation Magazine, IEEE
