back assist back assist a proximity sensor for wheelchairs
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Back AssistBack Assist
A Proximity Sensor for A Proximity Sensor for WheelchairsWheelchairs
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Team 24Team 24
Stephanie TothStephanie Toth
Isabelle HarrochIsabelle Harroch
Alexander SilvermanAlexander Silverman
Kevin LynchKevin Lynch
Daniel Lofaro (Captain)Daniel Lofaro (Captain)
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OutlineOutline
Problem StatementProblem Statement
Problem BackgroundProblem Background
Work Done Towards SolutionWork Done Towards Solution
Final SolutionFinal Solution
Technical Background of SolutionTechnical Background of Solution
Other Technical InformationOther Technical Information
SummarySummary
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Problem StatementProblem Statement
1.5 Million Americans in wheelchairs1.5 Million Americans in wheelchairs
HazardsHazards TablesTables ChairsChairs Other PeopleOther People StairsStairs
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Problem BackgroundProblem Background
AccessoriesAccessories
Power Rolls IVPower Rolls IV
CurbCurb -- ClimbingClimbing
MAidMAid
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AccessoriesAccessories
JoysticksJoysticks
Light BatteriesLight Batteries
Electromagnetic BrakesElectromagnetic Brakes
Anti-Tip Solid WheelsAnti-Tip Solid Wheels
Swinging Support With Hand GripsSwinging Support With Hand Grips
Sensing DevicesSensing Devices
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Power Rolls IV and Curb-ClimbingPower Rolls IV and Curb-Climbing
Source:www.indetech.comSource:www.wws.princeton.edu
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MAidMAid
Source:ieeexplore.ieee.org
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Design DecisionsDesign Decisions
Methods of Object DetectionMethods of Object Detection
Active vs. Passive ResponseActive vs. Passive Response
Human/Computer InterfaceHuman/Computer Interface
Final SolutionFinal Solution
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Methods of Object DetectionMethods of Object Detection
Ultrasonic Sensor Infrared Sensor
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Active ResponseActive Response
AdvantagesAdvantages Easier on wheelchair operatorEasier on wheelchair operator More accurate than humans More accurate than humans
DisadvantagesDisadvantages Could lead to worse locationsCould lead to worse locations Prone to false reactionsProne to false reactions User’s over relianceUser’s over reliance
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Passive ResponsePassive Response
AdvantagesAdvantages Eliminates active response problemsEliminates active response problems Allows the user to remain in controlAllows the user to remain in control
DisadvantagesDisadvantages Not as responsiveNot as responsive
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Human/Computer InterfaceHuman/Computer Interface
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Final SolutionFinal Solution
Ultrasonic sensors Ultrasonic sensors
Parallel sensorsParallel sensors Objects in rearObjects in rear Arm rest supportArm rest support
Downward sensorsDownward sensors Sudden dropsSudden drops Lower chair bodyLower chair body
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Sensor OrientationSensor Orientation
Created with the help of Jon Bowen
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Sensor and Control Box PlacementSensor and Control Box Placement
Source: www.mrmobility.com
Parallel Sensor Placement
Downward Sensor Placement
Control Box Placement
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Final Solution ContinuedFinal Solution Continued
Control BoxControl Box Armrest Armrest LEDsLEDs
Parallel IndicatorsParallel Indicators 2 Yellow LEDs2 Yellow LEDs 2 Red LEDs2 Red LEDs
Downward IndicatorsDownward Indicators 1 Red LED1 Red LED
WaterproofWaterproof
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Control BoxControl Box
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Back Assist PrototypeBack Assist Prototype
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Prototype SchematicsPrototype Schematics
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Proximity WarningProximity Warning
Green 45-60 cmGreen 45-60 cm
Yellow 25-45 cmYellow 25-45 cm
Red 0-25cmRed 0-25cm
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Proximity Warning ProgramProximity Warning Program
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Stairs WarningStairs Warning
Green – No Stairs “Safe”Green – No Stairs “Safe”
Red – Stairs “Warning”Red – Stairs “Warning”
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Stairs Warning ProgramStairs Warning Program
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Constraints and Environmental Constraints and Environmental ImpactsImpacts
Constraints See ObjectsSee Objects CostCost FCC RegulationsFCC Regulations
Environmental DisposalDisposal
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BudgetBudget
1000 Units Produced1000 Units Produced
Production Cost: $153,000Production Cost: $153,000
50% Overhead50% Overhead
Total Cost: $230,000Total Cost: $230,000
Unit Selling Price: $250Unit Selling Price: $250
Profit: $20,000 - $90,000Profit: $20,000 - $90,000
Prototype Cost: $115 + Development CostsPrototype Cost: $115 + Development Costs
All amounts are estimatesAll amounts are estimates
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SummarySummary
Aware of ObjectsAware of Objects
Easy Visual OutputEasy Visual Output
Cost EffectiveCost Effective
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Thank YouThank You
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