Eye-controlled, power wheelchair performs well for ALS patients

Michael A. Elliott; Henrique Malvar; Lindsey L. Maassel; Jon Campbell; Harish Kulkarni; Irina Spiridonova; Noelle Sophy; Jay Beavers; Ann Paradiso; Chuck Needham; Jamie Rifley; Maggie Duffield; Jeremy Crawford; Becky Wood; Emily J. Cox; James M. Scanlan

doi:10.1002/mus.26655

Eye-controlled, power wheelchair performs well for ALS patients

Michael A. Elliott
, Henrique Malvar
, Lindsey L. Maassel
, Jon Campbell
, Harish Kulkarni
, Irina Spiridonova
, Noelle Sophy
, Jay Beavers
, Ann Paradiso
, Chuck Needham
, Jamie Rifley
, Maggie Duffield
, Jeremy Crawford
, Becky Wood
, Emily J. Cox
, James M. Scanlan

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Background: Our pilot study tested the feasibility and performance of an eye-controlled power wheelchair for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. Methods: In this prospective pilot study, participants drove the wheelchair three times around an indoor course. We assessed the time to complete the course; starting and stopping on command; turning 90, 135, and 180 degrees; time to backup; and obstacle negotiation. Following their use of the wheelchair, subjects were given a questionnaire to assess user experience. Results: Twelve patients participated, and all were able to complete three trials without difficulty. Eight participants completed all of the individual tasks (eg, turning, stopping, etc.) without any errors. Overall performance ratings were high across all participants (4.6/5-excellent). Conclusions: Our eye-controlled power wheelchair prototype is feasible and has a very favorable user experience. This system has the potential to improve the mobility and independence of ALS patients, and other groups with motor impairments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	513-519
Number of pages	7
Journal	Muscle and Nerve
Volume	60
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.26655
State	Published - Nov 1 2019

Keywords

ALS
eye-controlled
mobility
power wheelchair
quality of life

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