Mini-review: Robotic wheelchair taxonomy and readiness

Neurosci Lett. 2022 Feb 16:772:136482. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2022.136482. Epub 2022 Jan 29.

Abstract

Robotic wheelchair research and development is a growing sector. This article introduces a robotic wheelchair taxonomy, and a readiness model supported by a mini-review. The taxonomy is constructed by power wheelchair and, mobile robot standards, the ICF and, PHAATE models. The mini-review of 2797 articles spanning 7 databases produced 205 articles and 4 review articles that matched inclusion/exclusion criteria. The review and analysis illuminate how innovations in robotic wheelchair research progressed and have been slow to translate into the marketplace.

Keywords: Assistive technology; Obstacle detection; Participatory action design; Terrain negotiation; Usability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Robotics / methods*
  • Robotics / standards
  • Wheelchairs / adverse effects
  • Wheelchairs / classification*
  • Wheelchairs / standards