抄録
In this research we aim at bringing cycling-wheelchair into daily use by utilising power-assist to overcome daily barrier such as slope, rough road, bumps and curves For the first step, we have clarified how large it costs on users when they overcome those barriers by measuring users' tread force Although arm-actuated wheelchairs have been used for transportations for people who have disability on their lower limbs, overload on upper limbs and less use of lower limbs have been claimed as a problem Even when people cannot stand and walk safely, people are often able to pedal Cycling-wheelchairs have introduced lately, that it can be used even among people with disabilities on their lower limbs, which brought cycling-wheelchair into rehabilitation
