Citation

Cooper RA. IEEE Eng. Med. Biol. Mag. 1995; 14(4): 423-431.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers))

DOI

10.1109/51.395325

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

As motor control and human/machine interaction research progresses, power wheelchair controllers become more sophisticated. As a result, more people are provided with independent mobility. The challenge for engineering is to provide safe and effective mobility in a dynamic environment. At present, there are a number of methods available for attaining this goal. Finally, through thoughtful research and design, power wheelchair control will progress along safe and effective pathways towards providing users independent and self-guided mobility.

Language: en

Keywords

Mathematical models; Wheelchairs; Feedback control; Computer simulation; Human computer interaction; Intelligent control; Iterative methods; Microcomputers; Two term control systems; Electromagnetic wave interference; Fault tolerant computer systems