Evaluation of Vision-Guided Shared Control for Assistive Robotics Manipulators

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 5 November 2021, updated 894 days ago

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals who use a power wheelchair as their primary means of mobility to test the effectiveness of a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to complete daily tasks. Once the user moves the assistive robotic manipulator (ARM) device close to an object, the device is able to recognize the object and take over with fine movements to complete the task. Eligible participants will learn and practice complex tasks while using the vision-guided controller, and will complete a number of everyday tasks. Speed and accuracy of movements will be measured.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 0 hours

Injury type

Traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

use a power wheelchair as primary means of mobility.

have difficulties performing everyday tasks (e.g., reaching for water glass, picking up a toothbrush)

NOT have impaired vision

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

The participant will perform tasks with the help of an ARM (Assistive Robotic Device) device or a joystick (or switch) attached to their powered wheelchair.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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