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A Comprehensive Review of Smart Wheelchairs: Past, Present, and Future

Leaman, Jesse, La, Hung Manh·2017·IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems
DOI 10.1109/thms.2017.2706727
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A smart wheelchair (SW) is a power wheelchair (PW) to which computers, sensors, and assistive technology are attached. In the past decade, there has been little effort to provide a systematic review of SW research. This paper aims to provide a complete state-of-the-art overview of SW research trends. We expect that the information gathered in this study will enhance awareness of the status of contemporary PW as well as SW technology and increase the functional mobility of people who use PWs. We systematically present the international SW research effort, starting with an introduction to PWs and the communities they serve. Then, we discuss in detail the SW and associated technological innovations with an emphasis on the most researched areas, generating the most interest for future research and development. We conclude with our vision for the future of SW research and how to best serve people with all types of disabilities.

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Authors
Leaman, J., & La, H. M.
Affiliations
University of Nevada, Reno (US)
ORCID
Venue
IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Published
2017-08
Volume
47
Issue
4
Pages
486-499
ISSN
  • 2168-2291 (ISSN-L)
  • 2168-2305
DOI
10.1109/thms.2017.2706727
OpenAlex
W2608656908
Cited by
253
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FWCI
60.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplorehelp/downloads/license-information/IEEE.html (vor)
Locations
IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Nevada Center for Excellence in Disability (NCED)
  • University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Control and Systems Engineering › Control and Dynamics of Mobile Robots
Keywords
smart wheelchair, electric wheelchair, assistive technology, mobility aids, people with disabilities, functional mobility, sensors, research trends

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