Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance Help (NOAH) for elderly wheelchair users with cognitive impairment in long-term care
Cognitive impairments prevent older adults from using powered wheelchairs because of safety concerns, thus reducing mobility and resulting in increased dependence on caregivers. An intelligent powered wheelchair system (NOAH) is proposed to help restore mobility, while ensuring safety. Machine visio...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2012
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/42950 |