This literature review summarizes wheelchair transportation safety, focusing on areas
pertinent to designing automated vehicles (AVs) so they can accommodate people who …

The article presents a model of an anthropometric dummy designed for low velocity crash
tests, designed in ADAMS. The model consists of rigid bodies connected with special joints …

Corfman TA, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R. Tips and falls during electric-powered
wheelchair driving: effects of seatbelt use, legrests, and driving speed. Arch Phys Med …

Wheelchairs are primarily designed for mobility and are not necessarily intended for use as
motor vehicle seats. However, many wheelchairs serve as vehicle seats for individuals …

Objective: Previous research on occupant protection systems for wheelchair-seated
occupants focused on frontal impacts, while similar studies on side impacts are very limited …

To promote proper wheelchair securement in transportation, the proposed ANSI/RESNA
Standard on Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles will require that all transit …

The transportation safety experience for persons using wheelchairs is largely unknown.
Motor vehicle crash involvement and injury frequency was examined in a telephone …

Purpose: To determine the extent to which Electric Indoor/Outdoor Powered wheelchair
(EPIOC) users travel in vehicles, their concerns about safety, any accidents occurring during …

For the 2.2 million people who use wheelchairs in the United States, transportation is often
needed for independence in the community. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …

When designing wheelchairs for use as motor vehicle seats, special design criteria must be
followed to assure the crash safety of the wheelchair user. Failure of seating system …