Elvis Castelino Thornton Haag- Wolf Vinay Amrit Alyssa Gillett REMOTE CONTROL WHEELCHAIR
Many disabled people require wheelchair for mobility. They are not always able to control it themselves. Caretakers not always able to actively monitor disabled individuals. Caretakers need a way to remotely monitor and control wheelchair bound patients. Disabled people need a way to control their wheelchair that meets their specific needs. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Create an automated and remote control system to propel and monitor wheelchair bound people. Ensure safety of the disabled person and give peace of mind to caretaker. Create a simple and effective interface. Provide a cost effective system. Increase the quality of life for all users. Enhance sense of independence for disabled person and less stress for caretaker. OBJECTIVES
System must be configurable to meet individual needs of users and supervisors. Controls must be simple enough for anyone to use. Information provided must be accurate and real time. Above all, safety of the disabled person must be considered. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
System will be usable in home environment, care facility, and in various other locations. Designed for single user control or control of multiple wheelchairs. System designed to meet needs of people with physical and cognitive disabilities. TARGETED USERS
Electric wheelchairs allow easy movement but are not automated. Active research into autonomous control and computer vision at several companies and universities. All prototypes and ongoing research. No complete solutions available yet. CURRENT SOLUTIONS
Wheelchair allows either direct remote control or automated navigation aided by sensors. Degree of user self-control selectable by supervisor. Sensor aided navigation allows free roam or use of preprogrammed routes. Active communication established between user and supervisor. Highly configurable controls for both user and supervisor. OUR SOLUTION
OUR SYSTEM DESIGN
CURRENT EQUIPMENT
First goal is to allow for remote control of wheelchair by supervisor. Next, integrate sensor technology into wheelchair. Implement automated control: obstacle detection, path finding, etc. Bring databases and control modules into complete system. INTEGRATION PROCESS