Electric powered wheelchairs

Author

Ding, Dan ; Cooper, Rory A.

Volume

25

Issue

2

fYear

2005

fDate

4/1/2005 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

22

Lastpage

34

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to convey the depth and breadth of the research conducted on electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) control technology as well as provide insights into future directions. We review the concepts and previous work on velocity control, traction control, suspension control, stability control, stair-climbing wheelchairs, and wheelchair navigation. The information gathered in this study is intended to promote awareness of the status of contemporary powered wheelchair control technology and increase the functional mobility of people who use EPWs.

Keywords

electric vehicles; handicapped aids; motion control; navigation; stability; suspensions (mechanical components); velocity control; EPW control technology; electric powered wheelchairs; extremity impairments; functional mobility; stability control; stair-climbing wheelchairs; suspension control; traction control; velocity control; wheelchair navigation; ANSI standards; Automatic control; Control systems; ISO standards; Navigation; Safety; Standards development; Testing; Velocity control; Wheelchairs;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Control Systems, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1066-033X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MCS.2005.1411382

Filename

1411382