Joystick control for powered mobility: current state of technology and future directions.
Recent advancements in control interface technology have made the use of end devices such as power wheelchairs easier for individuals with disabilities, especially persons with movement disorders. In this article, we discuss the current state of control interface technology and the devices available clinically for power wheelchair control. We also discuss our research on novel hardware and software approaches that are revolutionizing joystick interface technology and allowing more customizability for individual users with special needs and abilities. Finally, we discuss the future of control interfaces and what research gaps remain.
Dicianno
Brad E
BE
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Kaufmann Medical Bldg, Suite 202, 3471 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. dicianno@pitt.edu
Cooper
Rory A
RA
Coltellaro
John
J
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D012984:Software; D018511:Systems Integration; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014910:Wheelchairs