Navigating a powered wheelchair and avoiding collisions is often a daunting task for new
wheelchair users. It takes time and practice to gain the coordination needed to become a …

Sense of presence (SoP) has recently emerged as one of the key elements promoting the
effectiveness of virtual reality-based training programs. In the context of wheelchair …

Virtual Reality based driving simulators are increasingly used to train and assess users'
abilities to operate vehicles in a controlled and safe way. For the development of those …

A new control system of a hand gesture‐controlled wheelchair (EWC) is proposed. This
smart control device is suitable for a large number of patients who cannot manipulate a …

Nowadays more than 700 million persons around the world have some kind of disability or
handicap. During the last decades the elderly population in most of the European countries …

Power wheelchairs are one of the main solutions for people with reduced mobility to
maintain or regain autonomy and a comfortable and fulfilling life. However, driving a power …

Acquiring accessibility information about unfamiliar places in advance is essential for
wheelchair users to make better decisions about physical visits. Today's assessment …

The aim of the paper is to address an innovative methodology for assessing the usability of a
product. This methodology is particularly suitable for designing products that provide their …

Mastering wheelchair driving skills is essential for the safety of wheelchair users (WUs), yet
the acquisition of these skills can be challenging, and training resources can be costly or not …

Objective To develop a virtual reality (VR)-based simulator that can assist clinicians in
performing standardized wheelchair driving assessments. Design A completely within …