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Power Wheelchairs and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Power Wheelchairs and the Internet of Things (IoT)

The wheeled mobility devices industry has experienced a significant level of technological development over the last few years. This innovation entails not just an increased level of modification of the aid to meet the user's needs, but also a range of solutions enabling the user to interact with ICT devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets) and with household technologies directly through the wheelchair's controls. But how can the Power Wheelchair (PWC) effectively interact with the home environment? What is the potential of this interaction?

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