Mini-review: Robotic wheelchair taxonomy and readiness.

Journal: Neuroscience letters
Published Date: Jan 29, 2022

Abstract

Robotic wheelchair research and development is a growing sector. This article introduces a robotic wheelchair taxonomy, and a readiness model supported by a mini-review. The taxonomy is constructed by power wheelchair and, mobile robot standards, the ICF and, PHAATE models. The mini-review of 2797 articles spanning 7 databases produced 205 articles and 4 review articles that matched inclusion/exclusion criteria. The review and analysis illuminate how innovations in robotic wheelchair research progressed and have been slow to translate into the marketplace.

Authors

  • Sivashankar Sivakanthan
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Jorge L Candiotti
    Center of Excellence in Wheelchairs and Associated Rehabilitation Engineering, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Andrea S Sundaram
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Jonathan A Duvall
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • James Joseph Gunnery Sergeant
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Rosemarie Cooper
    Center of Excellence in Wheelchairs and Associated Rehabilitation Engineering, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Shantanu Satpute
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Rose L Turner
    Health Science Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Rory A Cooper

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