Approximately 1.1. billion people worldwide live with some form of disability, and assistive
technology has the potential to increase their overall quality of life. However, the end users' …

Socially aware robot navigation is gaining popularity with the increase in delivery and
assistive robots. The research is further fueled by a need for socially aware navigation skills …

This paper presents a new vision-based navigation assistant for power wheelchairs, called
SpheriCol. Inspired by the parking assist system in cars, an omnidirectional image captured …

Robotics | Free Full-Text | The Future of Intelligent Healthcare: A Systematic Analysis and
Discussion on the Integration and Impact of Robots Using Large Language Models for …

Abstract Purpose In France, tens of thousands of people use a wheelchair. Driving powered
wheelchairs (PWCs) present risks for users and their families. The risk of collision in PWC …

As automated driving system (ADS) technology is adopted in wheelchairs, clarity on the
vehicle's imminent path becomes essential for both users and pedestrians. For users …

Neurodegenerative diseases present significant challenges in terms of mobility and
autonomy for patients. In the current context of technological advances, brain–computer …

Background Recent advancements in and the proliferation of autonomous mobility
technology, such as intelligent wheelchairs, have made it possible to provide mobility …

The global increase in the elderly population necessitates innovative long-term care
solutions to improve the quality of life for vulnerable individuals while reducing caregiver …

Due to demographic shifts and improvements in medical care, person navigation systems
(PNS) for people with disabilities are becoming increasingly important. So far, PNS have …