• 통합자연과학논문집
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.162-170
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• 2017

In this paper, it is aim to implement a wheelchair monitoring system that provides users with customized medical services easily in everyday life, together with mobility guarantee, which is the most basic requirement of the elderly and disabled persons with physical disabilities. The case-based intelligent wheelchair monitoring system proposed in this study is based on a case-based k-NN algorithm, which implements a system for constructing and inferring examples of various biometric and environmental information of wheelchair users as a knowledge database and a monitoring interface for wheelchair users. In order to confirm the usefulness of the case-based k-NN algorithm, the SVM algorithm showed an average accuracy of 84.2% and the average accuracy of the proposed case-based k-NN algorithm was 86.2% And showed higher performance in terms of accuracy. The system implemented in this paper has the advantage of measuring biometric information and data communication regardless of time and place and it can provide customized service of wheelchair user through user friendly interface.

• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.23-33
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• 2017

This study was aimed to assess accessibility situation of pedestrian environment of University-C focusing on accessibility of manual wheelchair users and to develop accessibility campus map. During March and April 2016, barrierfree design application situation of pedestrian environment and building entrances were investigated using a structured checklist and a digital distance and slope meter. Major findings are as follow. (1) Except one case, widths of all pedestrian routes (both sidewalk and non-sidewalk routes) exceeded 2 meters. (2) As for sidewalk and driveway contact point condition, there were many spots lacking curb ramp or alterative ramp that are accessible for manual wheelchair users. (3) More than half of non-sidewalk pedestrian routes did not have bollard to separate pedestrian and vehicle flows, and more than 92% of the bollards installed were too close for wheelchair users to pass or too far to prevent vehicle access. (4) More than 59 percent of the building entrances were found impossible for manual wheelchair users to access without any assistance, and one third of the buildings did not have any single accessible entrance. Based on the study findings, campus accessibility map was developed by the researchers and disseminated through university homepage. Using the campus accessibility map, users can plan their accessible paths ahead the trip.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2019

우리나라는 고령화 사회로 급속하게 진입함에 따라 휠체어 사용 교통약자는 지속적으로 증가하고 있다. 그러나, 휠체어를 사용하는 교통약자가 고속버스를 이용하는 것은 거의 불가능하다. 따라서, 휠체어 사용자의 이동권 확보를 위한 고속버스의 개발이 필요하다. 이러한 휠체어 사용자를 위한 버스는 측면부에 휠체어 승객이 자유롭게 이동할 수 있는 전용 출입구, 휠체어 승객을 차실로 안전하게 이동시킬 수 있는 리프트 및 공간 활용성을 고려하여 휠체어 사용자가 탑승하지 않는 경우 일반 좌석으로 사용할 수 있는 가변 좌석의 개발이 필수적이다. 고속버스용 휠체어 전용 출입구의 개발은 기존 고속버스 차량에 대한 설계 변경, 개조 및 프레임 보강을 필요로 한다. 본 연구에서는 휠체어 사용자를 위한 승강구 시스템 개조부 설계와 유한 요소 모델을 이용한 구조 건전성을 평가하였다. 구조 해석을 통해 비틀림 강성 및 고유 모드 해석이 수행되었으며, 개조부 프레임에 대한 민감도 평가를 수행하고 개조부에 대한 최적화를 통해 경량화를 수행하였다. 휠체어 출입구 개조부에 대한 본 연구결과는 차량 개조 및 복지산업에 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국HCI학회논문지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.5-14
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• 2016

휠체어를 사용하는 장애인은 주거 환경에서 접근성이 부족하여 일상생활활동에 어려움을 겪는다. 다양한 스마트 기술을 이용한 스마트홈은 휠체어 사용 장애인의 일상생활활동에 있어 접근성을 높여줄 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 휠체어를 사용하는 장애인을 위해 스마트홈을 구축하였고, 구축된 스마트홈에 대한 사용성평가를 실시하였다. 사용성평가는 시나리오기반사용경험평가, 도구적 일상생활활동평가, 그리고 심층설문방법을 사용하였다. 지역사회 거주 휠체어 사용 장애인 3명을 대상으로 스마트홈 사용성평가를 실시한 결과, 기존 거주지에 비해 구축된 스마트홈의 사용성이 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 하지만 심층설문 결과, 스마트홈 내부의 부분적인 개선 요구사항 또한 도출되었다. 본 연구를 통해 스마트홈 구축 시 휠체어 사용 장애인의 주거환경 구축에 고려해야 하는 다양한 요소들을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2001년도 ICCAS
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• pp.120.1-120
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• 2001

This paper proposes a prototype of a safe and reliable wheelchair robot with Human Robot Interaction (HRI). Since the wheelchair users are usually the handicapped, the wheelchair robot must guarantee the safety and reliability for the motion while considering users intention, A single color CCD camera is mounted for input user´s command based on human-friendly gestures, and a ultra sonic sensor array is used for sensing external motion environment. We use face and hand directional gestures as the user´s command. By combining the user´s command with the sensed environment configuration, the planner of the wheelchair robot selects an optimal motion. We implement a prototype wheelchair robot, MR, HURI (Mobile Robot with Human Robot Interaction) ...

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2005

Electromyogram (EMG) signal generated by voluntary contraction of muscles is often used in rehabilitation devices because of its distinct output characteristics compared to other bio-signals. This paper proposes a novel EMG-based human-computer interface for electric-powered wheelchair users with motor disabilities by C4 or C5 spine cord injury. User's commands to control the electric-powered wheelchair are represented by shoulder elevation motions, which are recognized by comparing EMG signals acquired from the levator scapulae muscles with a preset double threshold value. The interface commands for controlling the electric-powered wheelchair consist of combinations of left-, right- and both-shoulders elevation motions. To achieve a real-time interface, we implement an EMG processing hardware composed of analog amplifiers, filters, a mean absolute value circuit and a high-speed microprocessor. The experimental results using an implemented real-time hardware and an electric-powered wheelchair showed that the EMG-based human-computer interface is feasible for the users with severe motor disabilities.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.936-940
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• 2013

As the ageing population grows around the world, the demand for electric wheelchairs, an important mobility assistance device for the disabled and elderly, is gradually increasing. Therefore, a number of studies related to intelligent wheelchairs are actively underway to improve safety and comfort for wheelchair users. However, previous collision avoidance studies for intelligent wheelchairs have concentrated on collision avoidance methods with the shortest distance and by only changing either velocity or heading angle, rather than considering the forces exerted on the user. If a collision avoidance algorithm that does not consider these forces is applied to an intelligent wheelchair, there is a possibility of an accident due to falling as wheelchair users are generally disabled and elderly people. In this paper, we propose a collision avoidance algorithm which minimizes the forces exerted on a wheelchair user by minimizing the variation of the wheelchair's velocity and heading angle when the sizes, positions, velocities, and heading angles of a wheelchair and a moving obstacle are known.

• 도시과학
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to evaluate accessibility condition of buildings in a college from manual wheel chair users' perspective in order to suggest improvements, and to develop 3D accessibility maps in order to assist manual wheelchair users' prior planning for the building use. In May 2020, on-site investigation was held to three buildings in Chungbuk National University. Major findings were as follows. (1) There were some building entrances that showed level difference over 2cm without proper ramp with slow slope 1/8 or less. (2) Some rooms were found to have accessibility issues to have floors with height more than 2cm, and/or to have no height-adjustable desks. (3) Although accessible restrooms were in good condition for manual wheelchair users' access and use, it is suggested to install accessible restroom for each gender in each floor for better access. Using the study results, 2-dimensional accessibility maps for each floor were developed in color and grayscale, which were further developed into 3-dimensional accessibility maps for each building.

• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2014

휠체어는 지체장애인이나 노약자의 대표적 보조이동수단으로 가장 많이 이용되고 있는 재활보조기구이다. 일반적으로 수동휠체어 이용자는 대부분 자립적 생활 및 직업적 재활이 가능함에도 불구하고 어려움을 격고 있다. 이것은 휠체어를 직접적인 이동수단으로 이용하게 됨으로 원거리 이동 시 휠체어 이송문제가 항상 수반되기 때문이다. 이에 휠체어이용자가 자립생활 및 직업재활이 가능하기 위해서는 휠체어 이송문제가 최우선적으로 해결되어야만 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 차량용 휠체어 이송시스템에 대한 국내외 출시제품과 특허기술을 조사하고 분석하여 새로운 시스템의 차량용 휠체어 이송을 위한 보조메커니즘을 제안하였다. 본 연구에서 제안된 차량용 휠체어 이송메커니즘은 기존의 휠체어 이용자 이동지원을 위한 차량용 휠체어 이송시스템의 단점을 해소하고 국내 장애인복지차량 구조에 부합되도록 하기위해 제안되었다. 본 제안된 메커니즘을 적용함으로써 차량 루프에 설치되는 수납공간이 일반적으로 활용되고 있는 레저수납공간과 차이가 없어지게 됨으로써 사용자의 호응도를 높여줄 수 있으며, 이렇게 작아진 수납공간은 주행 시 공기저항의 단점을 줄일 수 있게 될 것이다. 또한 현 국내복지차량의 구조에 부합하게 되어 소형세단에서부터 SUV차량까지 적용범위에 대한 제한이 없어지게 됨으로써 이용자에게는 선택에 대한 폭이 넓어지게 될 것이다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.7-17
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• 2004

Individuals who propel wheelchairs have a high prevalence of upper extremity injuries (i.e., carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow/shoulder tendonitis, impingement syndrome). Musculoskeletal injuries can result from overuse or incorrect use of manual wheelchairs, and can hinder rehabilitation efforts. To better understand the mechanisms of upper extremity injuries, this study investigates the motion of the wrist during wheelchair propulsion. This study also examines changes in the variables that occur with fatiguing wheelchair propulsion to determine how the time parameters of wheelchair propulsion and the state of fatigue influence the risk of injury. A two dimensional (2-D) analysis of wrist movement during the wheelchair stroke was performed. Twenty subjects propelled a wheelchair handrim on a motor-driven treadmill at two different velocities (50, 70 m/min). The results of this study were as follows; The difference in time parameters of wheelchair propulsion (cadence, cycle time, push time, recovery time, and PSP ratio) at two different velocities was statistically significant. The wrist kinematic characteristics had statistically significant differences at two different velocities, but wrist radial deviation and elbow flexion/extension had no statistically significant differences. There were statistically significant differences in relation to fatigue in the time parameter of wheelchair propulsion (70 m/min) between initial 1 minute and final 1 minute. The wrist kinematic characteristics between the initial 1 minute and final 1 minute in relation to fatigue had statistically significant differences but the wrist flexion-extension (50 m/min) had no statistically significant differences. According to the results, the risk of musculoskeletal injuries is increased by fatigue from wheelchair propulsion. To prevent musculoskeletal injuries, wheelchair users should train in a muscle endurance program and consider wearing a splinting/grove. Moreover, wheelchair users need education on propulsion posture, suitable joint position, and proper recovery patterns of propulsion.