Use of "Smart Wheelchairs" to Provide Independent Mobility to Visual and Mobility Impairments
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Hospital, Ocular, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology, Orthopedics / Podiatry, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2006 |
| End Date: | May 2008 |
The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS) for
power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual wheelchairs in
realistic indoor environments with target users performing realistic tasks. We will combine
group trials involving individuals who have a visual impairment (but do not have a mobility
impairment) with several single-case studio involving individuals who have a visual and
mobility impairment. Our long-term objective is to provide independent mobility to veterans
with mobility and sensory impairments.
power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual wheelchairs in
realistic indoor environments with target users performing realistic tasks. We will combine
group trials involving individuals who have a visual impairment (but do not have a mobility
impairment) with several single-case studio involving individuals who have a visual and
mobility impairment. Our long-term objective is to provide independent mobility to veterans
with mobility and sensory impairments.
There are currently very few mobility options for veterans who have a mobility impairment
and visual impairment, and this population will grow as the number of older veteran's
increases. The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System
(SWCS) for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual
wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users performing realistic tasks.
We will combine group trials involving individuals who have a visual impairment (and may or
may not have a mobility impairment) with several single-case studies involving individuals
who have a visual and mobility impairment.
The key questions that will be addresses by the proposed research are:
Can smart wheelchair technology improve performance on realistic navigation tasks for
individuals with visual and mobility impairments?
Will smart wheelchair technology increase the amount of independent travel by individuals
with visual and mobility impairments?
Will using a smart wheelchair for an extended period of time diminish a person's ability to
operate a "traditional" wheeled mobility aid?
and visual impairment, and this population will grow as the number of older veteran's
increases. The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System
(SWCS) for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual
wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users performing realistic tasks.
We will combine group trials involving individuals who have a visual impairment (and may or
may not have a mobility impairment) with several single-case studies involving individuals
who have a visual and mobility impairment.
The key questions that will be addresses by the proposed research are:
Can smart wheelchair technology improve performance on realistic navigation tasks for
individuals with visual and mobility impairments?
Will smart wheelchair technology increase the amount of independent travel by individuals
with visual and mobility impairments?
Will using a smart wheelchair for an extended period of time diminish a person's ability to
operate a "traditional" wheeled mobility aid?
Inclusion Criteria:
- All participants will be completely blind
- Participants will be able to operate a power wheelchair with joystick control
- Participants will be able to push a manual wheelchair a minimum of 300 yards
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mobility impairment
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