2P1-E10 Research of steps multiplication excess by Wheelchair : Influence of link length of swing caster and the compound caster's development(Welfare Robotics and Mechatronics(1))

Abstract

The low step way disturb the wheelchair travel. The movable area of the wheelchair will be expanded if the wheelchair can get over the high step by light power. This paper describes about the feasibility study whether the caster of the wheelchair is improved and the high step is got over by light power. The experimental result shows that the improvement of the step surmounting capability has been achieved. And, the utility of the proposed wheelchair caster was revealed.