Author :
Ucol, Elvin ; Pruehsner, William ; Enderle, John D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Syst. Eng., Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
Scoot Along is a transportation device that specializes in maneuvering in small, confined areas. Ultrasonic sensors and speed adjustment controls will prevent accidents and provide safe usage. An AM/FM radio is also be mounted in the Scoot Along
Keywords :
DC motor drives; collision avoidance; electric vehicles; handicapped aids; machine control; ultrasonic applications; velocity control; DC motor; Scoot Along; accidents prevention; cerebral palsy child; collision controller; directional control; disabled person aid; joystick controller; mobility aid; modified toy car; mounted AM/FM radio; safe usage; small confined area manoeuvring; speed adjustment controls; steering controller; transportation device; ultrasonic sensors; Batteries; Control systems; Light emitting diodes; Motorcycles; Radio control; Road accidents; Road transportation; Systems engineering and theory; Toy manufacturing industry; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the IEEE 25th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
West Hartford, CT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5486-9
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1999.755735
