DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF AN INTERACTIVE WHEELCHAIR TRAINING SYSTEM

Abstract

In this paper we constructed an interactive wheelchair rehabilitation training platform. The roller wheel on the platform is driven mainly by turning the wheelchair, and then the relative position of wheelchair on the screen can be adjusted based on the rotation speed of left and right wheels on the platform. Comparing the digital logic function when two wheels rotate at the same time and judging the variance in digital logic, the steering direction of wheels can be known and be controlled forward or backward. Additionally, the standard digital logic function could be individually judged when left wheel rotates and vice versa, so as to control the steering. Through judging three digital logic functions, the initial time of left wheel, next signal selecting time of left wheel, initial time of right wheel, and next signal selecting time of right wheel could be obtained, then the system can achieve the required direction control function through the judgment formula. The direction control function is indicated by standard digital logic function, so that the user can operate smoothly in the interactive situation software and make an interaction with the computer 3D simulation scene, the patient would have rehabilitation training through various 3D simulation real exteriors. This study not only provides basic trainings but also records the service behavior of wheelchair users, so that the rehabilitation consultant would have reference for the future diagnosis.