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 …

In recent years, new research has brought the field of electroencephalogram (EEG)-based
brain–computer interfacing (BCI) out of its infancy and into a phase of relative maturity …

Several studies have shown that tx) th children and adults benefit substantially from access
to a means of independent mobility. While the needs of many individuals with disabilities …

While brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can provide communication to people who are
locked-in, they suffer from a very low information transfer rate. Further, using a BCI requires …

Today, approximately 10 percent of the world's population is over the age of 60; by 2050 this
proportion will have more than doubled. Moreover, the greatest rate of increase is amongst …

This paper describes a hands-off socially assistive therapist robot designed to monitor,
assist, encourage, and socially interact with post-stroke users engaged in rehabilitation …

This paper presents a hand gesture based control of an omnidirectional wheelchair using
inertial measurement unit (IMU) and myoelectric units as wearable sensors. Seven common …

Powered wheelchair users often struggle to drive safely and effectively and, in more critical
cases, can only get around when accompanied by an assistant. To address these issues, we …

Purpose–This paper presents a novel hands‐free control system for intelligent wheelchairs
(IWs) based on visual recognition of head gestures. Design/methodology/approach–A …

The purpose of this review is to convey the depth and breadth of the research conducted on
electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) control technology as well as provide insights into future …