Purpose Wheelchair (WC) design elements are subjected to the accessibility and assistive
needs of a person with locomotor disability. In order to pursue a holistic design for a …

Although a number of studies have explored science fiction prototyping as a method for new
product development, no study has ever used the method to examine the mobility and …

Urban locomotion is a challenge for individuals with lower limb impairment or any other
conditions that inhibit ambulation. While wheelchairs are the absolute choice, they do not …

In the urban areas of Thailand, those who travel in wheelchairs face a major hurdle owing to
infrastructure construction that is not conducive to the use of wheelchairs. Specifically, such …

Traditional manual wheelchairs have a fixed seat with no movement or angle adjustment,
which can seriously affect the user's comfort and greatly limit user experience. However, the …

Electric wheelchairs make it easier for disabled and elderly people to live, move, interact,
and participate in society. Moving a wheelchair in open spaces is relatively easy, but in …

In this letter, we propose a method for electric wheelchairs to climb steps using a passive
add-on mechanism. The mechanism utilizes the rider's postural shift motion and canes to …

In our country, some regular spots like offices, railway station, hospitals, bus stands, etc., is
not helpful to physically challenged peoples they are not unable to get on steps. Essentially …

This research introduces an innovative approach to enhance the mobility and independence
of individuals with limited mobility by developing an IoT-based, self-reliable wheelchair …

This article presents a cost-efficient automation of a step-climbing mechatronic mechanism
of a wheelchair, enabling spatial movement in vertical and horizontal directions to address …