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Project Number: | IK1RX003076-01A1 |
Title: | OPTIMIZATION AND EVALUATION OF A SELF-LEVELING POWER WHEELCHAIR FOR TIP PREVENTION |
Principal Investigator: | Jorge Candiotti |
Location: | Pittsburgh, PA |
Congressional District Code: | 18 |
Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
Project Period: | November 2019 - October 2021 |
FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $131,006 |
Total Award Amount (all years): |
$238,637 |
Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Electric Powered Wheelchairs (EPWs) are key assistive devices for Veterans with Disabilities (VwD), providing mobility and independence. However, existing EPWs are not intended for heavy duty use in outdoor environments and have difficulties navigating steep hills, cross slopes, and other uneven surfaces commonly encountered in outdoor environments. The limitation of the EPW technology in such environments can cause loss of stability and traction, leading to tips and falls. Approximately 100,000... |