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Intelligent single switch wheelchair navigation

Ka, HW and Simpson, R and Chung, Y (2012) Intelligent single switch wheelchair navigation. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 7 (6). 501 - 506. ISSN 1748-3107

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Abstract

We have developed an intelligent single switch scanning interface and wheelchair navigation assistance system, called intelligent single switch wheelchair navigation (ISSWN), to improve driving safety, comfort and efficiency for individuals who rely on single switch scanning as a control method. ISSWN combines a standard powered wheelchair with a laser rangefinder, a single switch scanning interface and a computer. It provides the user with context sensitive and task specific scanning options that reduce driving effort based on an interpretation of sensor data together with user input. Trials performed by 9 able-bodied participants showed that the system significantly improved driving safety and efficiency in a navigation task by significantly reducing the number of switch presses to 43.5% of traditional single switch wheelchair navigation (p < 0.001). All participants made a significant improvement (39.1%; p < 0.001) in completion time after only two trials. Implications for Rehabilitation Intelligent navigation algorithm helps investigators develop smart wheelchair technology that may ultimately provide independent mobility to a segment of the population that currently finds it difficult or impossible to operate a conventional wheelchair. intelligent single switch wheelchair navigation improves the driving safety, comfort, and efficiency for individuals who rely on single switch scanning as a wheelchair control method by significantly reducing the number of switch presses and completion time. © 2012 Informa UK, Ltd.


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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Ka, HWhyk21@pitt.eduHYK21
Simpson, R
Chung, Y
Centers: Other Centers, Institutes, Offices, or Units > Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Date: 1 November 2012
Date Type: Publication
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Journal or Publication Title: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
Volume: 7
Number: 6
Page Range: 501 - 506
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.3109/17483107.2011.652997
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences > Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 1748-3107
PubMed ID: 22356240
Date Deposited: 08 Sep 2014 15:03
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2017 09:55
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/21710

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