A Study of a Handrim-Activated Power-Assist Wheelchair Based on a Non-Contact Torque Sensor.

ABSTRACT: Demand for wheelchairs is increasing with growing numbers of aged and disabled persons. Manual wheelchairs are the most commonly used assistive device for mobility because they are convenient to transport. Manual wheelchairs have several advantages but are not easy to use for the elderly or those who lack muscular strength. Therefore, handrim-activated power-assist wheelchairs (HAPAW) that can aid driving power with a motor by detecting user driving intentions through the handrim are being researched. This research will be on HAPAW that judge user driving intentions by using non-contact torque sensors. To deliver the desired motion, which is sensed from handrim rotation relative to a fixed controller, a new driving wheel mechanism is designed by applying a non-contact torque sensor, and co

SUBMITTER: Nam KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5017416 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature