搭乗者の体の傾きで走行方向を制御する電動車椅子の開発

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Japan is experiencing a situation where its population demographic is aging more rapidly than any other country in the world. It is estimated that in 15 years a quarter of the total population will be 65 years old or above. With the advent of this aging society, it is important that senior citizens can have a self-sustainable life-style. In an attempt to assist senior citizens to experience self-reliance, the authors have studied the development of an electric-powered wheelchair in which the user can control the direction of travel by changing the angle of their body. The wheelchair is made full use of the latest sensing and information technologies. We have completed a prototype electric wheelchair that can detect the tilt angle of the users body by incorporating an acceleration sensor and which controls the directions of travel by employing a personal computer. Furthermore, after successful trials that have been carried out by senior citizens, we would like to expand our work to practical applications.
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