DocumentCode
3292567
Title
A comparison of the dynamic and static stability of power wheelchairs versus scooters
Author
Rentschler, Andrew J. ; Cooper, Rory A.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Rehabilitation Sci. & Technol., Pittsburgh Univ., PA, USA
Volume
1
fYear
1999
fDate
1999
Abstract
Currently, there are various different types of power wheelchairs and scooters available to consumers. Static and dynamic stability are two of the most important safety issues associated with powered mobility. This study determined the stability of 15 different power wheelchairs/scooters. Significant differences were found between the wheelchairs and scooters during both static and dynamic stability
Keywords
handicapped aids; mechanical stability; safety; disabled people; dynamic stability; power wheelchairs; powered mobility; safety issues; scooters; static stability; Motorcycles; Stability; Wheelchairs;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location
Atlanta, GA
ISSN
1094-687X
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5674-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.802691
Filename
802691
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