Presentation
Follow Me and Minimize My Risk of Fall. An Automated Wheelchair Follow Module for Mobility Assistance
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionThe present invention provides an automated, modular system configured for integration with existing wheelchairs, facilitating the wheelchair to autonomously track and follow a patient during gait training sessions or other mobility-related activities. The invention comprises a modular add-on that attaches to the wheelchair’s existing joystick or control stick, equipped with a camera and software that autonomously tracks the patient’s movements. The wheelchair’s motion is controlled by the module, based on real-time visual feedback from the camera targeting the patient.
The primary advantage of this invention is its ability to minimize the risk of fall for patients via allowing the wheelchair to follow the patient without additional staff involvement, to increase patient safety and reduce staff workload. Furthermore, the invention is designed to be minimally invasive, enabling it to be retrofitted to virtually any existing automated and powered wheelchair with minimal modification.
The primary advantage of this invention is its ability to minimize the risk of fall for patients via allowing the wheelchair to follow the patient without additional staff involvement, to increase patient safety and reduce staff workload. Furthermore, the invention is designed to be minimally invasive, enabling it to be retrofitted to virtually any existing automated and powered wheelchair with minimal modification.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, October 15th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East