1. Elvis Castelino Thornton Haag- Wolf Vinay Amrit Alyssa Gillett REMOTE CONTROL WHEELCHAIR

2.  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

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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

6.  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

7.  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

8. OUR SYSTEM DESIGN

10. CURRENT EQUIPMENT

11.  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