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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Main Author: Viswanathan, Pooja
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/42950