Citation

Durie ND, Farley RL. Med. Prog. Technol. 1980; 7(4): 199-202.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, Kluwer Academic)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

This controller addresses the problem of unwanted curved-path operation in electric wheelchairs. The problem results in the vehicle following a slightly curved path, caused by variations in wheel loading, motor power, or terrain. This simple control system senses the speeds of the wheels and applies corrections to keep them equal. A simple electric conversion for manual wheelchairs is also shown.

Language: en

Keywords

VEHICLES - Steering; CONTROL EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC - Medical Applications; PERSONNEL; WHEELS - Speed Control