A secure and reliable next generation mobility

— An intelligent electric wheelchair with a stereo omni-directional camera system —

Abstract

We propose a secure and reliable next generation smart electric wheelchair system that is equipped with a novel 3D stereo vision system referred to here as a 'stereo omni-directional camera'. The novel vision system is not only intended for use with a new genearation of electric wheelchairs for conventional wheelchair users, but also for use in future advanced personal mobility devices for everyone.