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Hongwu Wang1, Benjamin Salatin, Garrett G Grindle

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics and Control Systems
  • Biomechanics and Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Electric-powered wheelchairs (EPWs) are crucial mobility devices.
  • Optimizing EPW control is essential for user safety and performance.
  • Wheel slip and speed variation can compromise EPW maneuverability and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of three distinct control strategies for EPWs.
  • To analyze the impact of control methods on driving speed variation and wheel slip.
  • To determine the optimal control approach for EPWs across diverse conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of kinematic and 3D dynamic models for EPW velocity and traction control.
  • Implementation of a smart wheelchair platform with a computerized controller and encoders.
  • Comparative analysis of model-based, proportional-integral-derivative (PID), and open-loop controllers.
  • Testing on four different surfaces at three specified speeds, measuring speed errors, variation, and slip coefficient.

Main Results:

  • The model-based controller exhibited the best performance.
  • This superior performance was consistent across all tested surfaces and speeds.
  • Significant differences were observed in speed errors, variation, and slip coefficients among the controllers.

Conclusions:

  • Model-based control offers the most effective solution for enhancing EPW performance.
  • The findings provide valuable insights for the design and implementation of advanced EPW control systems.
  • Optimized control is key to improving the reliability and usability of electric-powered wheelchairs.