title: Development of an alternative to mechanical shaft encoders for a smart wheelchair.
abstract: One device that is receiving a considerable amount of attention in the biomedical community is the smart wheelchair. Smart wheelchairs provide those who are unable to control the traditional joystick of a powered wheelchair with an alternative option. With minimal user input, these wheelchairs are able to autonomously navigate around a persons environment, providing them with a higher level of mobility. The limited competition and extreme complexity of these wheelchairs propels their price outside of the affordable range for the average household. An alternative, cheaper system that could be attached to a typical powered wheelchair would be beneficial to the community.
authors: University of Wyoming.
authors: Kathleen M
authors: KM
authors: Shea
authors: Dana L
authors: DL
authors: Schultz
authors: Steven F
authors: SF
authors: Barrett