Selection and Adaptation of Input Devices for Powered Wheelchairs

Powered Wheelchairs

This document gives information about the usage of wheelchairs based on renewable energy systems. The renewable energy systems which are discussed in this paper are batteries and solar panels. It also gives a report on the efficiency and durability of batteries and solar panels.Explanatory material is followed by a worked example and problems with answers. ————————————————————

XVI. Wheelchairs and Powered Vehicles

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V. Wheelchairs and Powered Vehicles

Ultrasonic head controller for powered wheelchairs.

This report describes an evaluation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Technology Transfer Section (TTS). The Ultrasonic Head Controller Unit (UHCU) is the result of research and development conducted by the Palo Alto VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Center, under sponsorship of the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the VA Rehabilit...

Older people's use of powered wheelchairs for activity and participation.

OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to investigate outcomes of older people's use of powered wheelchairs and risk factors for negative outcomes. DESIGN The study was a cross-sectional interview-study including 111 powered wheelchair users over 65 years of age. RESULTS All participants used their powered wheelchair in the summer; nearly all users regarded it as important and found that it ...