Design and user evaluation of a wheelchair mounted robotic assisted transfer device.

Journal: BioMed research international
Published Date: Feb 22, 2015

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to describe the robotic assisted transfer device (RATD) and an initial focus group evaluation by end users. The purpose of the device is to aid in the transfers of people with disabilities to and from their electric powered wheelchair (EPW) onto other surfaces. The device can be used for both stand-pivot transfers and fully dependent transfers, where the person being transferred is in a sling and weight is fully on the robot. The RATD is fixed to an EPW to allow for its use in community settings.

Authors

  • Garrett G Grindle
  • Hongwu Wang
    Respiratory Disease Center, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
  • Hervens Jeannis
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA ; Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA.
  • Emily Teodorski
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA ; Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA.
  • Rory A Cooper

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