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Driver training systemfor disable and elderly people to use electric wheelchairs has an important role for their independent mobility. In this paper a simulator platform of smart wheelchairs is presented for driver training and evaluation. Based on the smart wheelchair, integrated with kinematics, dynamics, sensors, and the 3D model of real wheelchairs and environment, it is implemented in Gazebo and ROS. The sensors inlcude an encoder, a laser range finder and a set of Kinect. Without nursing staff’s company, the user could complete driver training and assessment procedures by himself. Experiments verify that this platform can be used as a valid tool for driver training and evaluation.
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Liu, L., Wang, J., Chen, W. (2014). A Virtual Simulation and Driver Evaluation Platform for Smart Wheelchairs. In: Ma, S., Jia, L., Li, X., Wang, L., Zhou, H., Sun, X. (eds) Life System Modeling and Simulation. ICSEE LSMS 2014 2014. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 461. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45283-7_32
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