The Modification and Development of a Simulator for Powered Mobility for Children

Naomi Gefen, Philippe S. Archambault, Patrice Tamar Weiss

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Abstract

This poster describes the process of developing and modifying of the McGill Immersive Wheelchair Simulator (MiWe) for children with physical disabilities (MiWe-C). The simulator enables children to practice driving skills in a controlled environment. Data from the validation process for children who are proficient drivers are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICVR 2019 - International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728112855
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2019
Event2019 International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR 2019 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Duration: 21 Jul 201924 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR
Volume2019-July
ISSN (Electronic)2331-9569

Conference

Conference2019 International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation, ICVR 2019
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityTel Aviv
Period21/07/1924/07/19

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 IEEE.

Keywords

  • children with physical disabilities
  • powered mobility
  • simulator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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