title: Mapping and navigational control for a smart wheelchair.
abstract: A smart wheelchair is in development to provide mobility to those unable to control a traditional wheelchair. A smart wheelchair is an autonomous machine with the ability to navigate a mapped environment while avoiding obstacles. The flexibility and complex design of smart wheelchairs have made those currently available expensive. Ongoing research at the University of Wyoming has been aimed at designing a cheaper, alternative control system that could be interfaced with a typical powered wheelchair. The goal of this project is to determine methods for mapping and navigational control for the wheelchair. The control system acquires data from eighteen sensors and uses the data to navigate around a pre-programmed map which is stored on a micro SD card. The control system also provides a user interface in the form of a touchscreen LCD. The designed system will be an easy-to-use and cost effective alternative to current smart wheelchair technology.
authors: University of Wyoming.
authors: Dana L
authors: DL
authors: Schultz
authors: Kathleen M
authors: KM
authors: Shea
authors: Steven F
authors: SF
authors: Barrett