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ViEW: A wheelchair simulator for driving analysis
Yann Morère1, Guy Bourhis1, Kévin Cosnuau2
1LCOMS, Lorraine University, Metz-Technopole, France.
Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA
|August 8, 2018
Summary
Powered wheelchair (PW) simulation effectively evaluates driving skills for individuals with motor disabilities. Acquired skills in the simulator transferred to real-world driving, offering valuable data for occupational therapists.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Powered wheelchairs (PWs) are crucial for mobility in individuals with motor disabilities.
- Evaluating functional abilities is key to optimizing the PW user experience.
- Simulation offers a safe and flexible method for assessing PW driving performance and collecting data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess outdoor driving abilities of PW users.
- To investigate how simulation can enhance outdoor driving task performance.
- To establish objective criteria for evaluating the driving process.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 12 children and young adults with cerebral palsy.
- Utilized ViEW (Virtual Electrical Wheelchair), a 3D wheelchair simulator.
- Developed a customized virtual environment for realistic driving scenarios.
Main Results:
- Driving skills indicators were defined using simulator data.
- Skills learned in the simulation were transferable to on-road PW driving.
- Participants demonstrated positive performance indicator results.
Conclusions:
- Simulator-based assessment provides valuable data for evaluating PW driving skills.
- Objective performance indicators can aid occupational therapists in decision-making.
- PW simulation is a promising tool for enhancing user mobility and independence.
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