Effects of wheels and tires on high-strength lightweight wheelchair propulsion cost using a robotic wheelchair tester.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was designed to investigate the effect of wheel and tire selections on the propulsion characteristics of a high-strength lightweight manual wheelchair using robotic wheelchair propulsion.

Authors

  • Jacob Misch
    Rehabilitation Engineering and Applied Research (REAR) Lab, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Stephen Sprigle