Assistive Technology
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Development and Fabrication of Capsees
Abstract: Although the development of tools for visually impaired individuals is not a new problem, the field of computer-aided tools is still evolving. The primary objective of these systems is to assist users in independent navigation without relying on a second person. While there are existing works utilizing computer vision techniques, none of them can address all the fundamental needs of blind individuals. Current systems are typically designed for specific purposes, …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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An Optimized Design of the Standard Manual Wheelchair
Abstract: The manual wheel chair is commonly found in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, senior housing and airports for allowing patients, people with physical disabilities or for elderly people. Transferring mishaps are one of the major causes for injuries. Moreover, all the transferring actions between wheelchair and other surfaces are difficult for wheelchair users. This project is aimed at optimizing the existing design of a standard manual wheelchair by introducing a height adjusting …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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An Optimized Design of the Standard Manual Wheelchair
Abstract: The manual wheelchair is commonly found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, senior housing and airports for allowing patients, people with physical disabilities or for elderly people. Transferring mishaps are one of the major causes for injuries. Moreover, all the transferring actions between wheelchair and other surfaces are difficult for wheelchair users. This project is aimed at optimizing the existing design of a standard manual wheelchair by introducing a height adjusting mechanism …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article