An assistance system includes an assistance device configured to assist movement of a care receiver; a microphone provided on the assistance device; a speech analyzer configured to analyze speech of at least one of a caregiver or the care receiver included in sound data acquired by the microphone and acquire information related to an action; an echo analyzer configured to analyze an echo included the sound data and acquire information related to a location; and an action history information generator configured to generate action history information of at least one of the caregiver or the care receiver based on the information related to the action and the information related to the location.

A lifting system for lifting a subject (12) supported in a particular position is described. The lifting system has a platform (10) for supporting the subject (12) on an elongate platform surface (101). The platform surface (101) is selectively configurable in a flexible state allowing the elongate platform (10) to fold along a longitudinal line for positioning beneath the subject (12), and a rigid state to support the subject (12) in the desired position. The platform also has one or more attachment structures (16) and, the lifting system has a lifting device (26) for detachably engaging (18) the one or more attachment structures (16) to elevate and lower the platform (10) cantilevered from the lifting device (26).

A powered wheelchair is operated by sensor-based control pads that include force transducers to produce a variable output signal that is proportional to a varying force applied. The control pad provides an analog-type output that provides a variable speed signal to a controller to operate the wheelchair at a variable speed in both forward/reverse directions and in right or left turning directions.

Embodiments of a mobility vehicle control system are provided. In one embodiment, a head array and control system are provided that allow for adjustment of a plurality of parameters associated with the head array including, for example, sensor pad settings, user settings, and feature settings. A veer adjust interface is also provided as a performance setting adjustment to allow for correction of any veer by the vehicle when being driven.

The invention is a control apparatus for a personal vehicle, in particular for wheelchair (10), the control apparatus comprising: a first motion sensing unit (11) adapted for being mounted on a body part and for determining orientation with respect to an external frame of reference, a second motion sensing unit (12) adapted for being mounted on the personal vehicle and for determining orientation with respect to the same external frame of reference, and a processing unit (13) adapted for outputting an inertial control signal corresponding to a relative orientation of the first motion sensing unit (11) and of the second motion sensing unit (12) determined on the basis of a first orientation supplied by the first motion sensing unit (11) and of a second orientation supplied by the second motion sensing unit (12). The invention is furthermore a personal vehicle provided with the control apparatus, and a control method therefore.

The present invention relates to an electric wheelchair having a voice recognition drive system comprising: a traveling apparatus main body unit which has a plurality of wheels in a lower end thereof; a seating unit which is installed in an upper end of the traveling apparatus main body unit so as to be able to be lifted; an auxiliary robot leg unit which is able to be inserted into and protrude from the traveling apparatus main body unit, and which includes multi-joint driven by an external force; and a voice recognition drive unit which extracts a preset command from an externally input voice, and which drives the plurality of wheels, lifts the seating unit, and drives the auxiliary robot leg unit.

A base module is for a mobile medical system, designed to cover distances autonomously or semi-autonomously. The base module includes a chassis having a plurality of rolling bodies. The rolling bodies are mounted to rotate about axes of rotation and, via adjusting devices, are adjustable in the vertical direction such that each respective rolling body is movable between a first position, in which the respective rolling body is in contact with a floor area, and a second position, in which the respective rolling body is spaced apart from the floor area. A medical system includes a base module of an embodiment. A method for operation of the medical system is also disclosed.

A method for controlling a powered wheelchair is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving first information from at least one user sensor coupled to a user of the wheelchair, said first information indicating the movement of the user; receiving second information from a reference sensor coupled to the wheelchair, said second information indicating the movement of the wheelchair; using the first information and the second information to prepare at least one instruction to move the wheelchair; and using the at least one instruction to move the wheelchair.

A controller for a furniture drive includes an operating device which includes a speech controller. The speech controller includes a speech control subunit operatively connected to an adjustment drive, and a microphone interacting with the speech control subunit.

A multifunction wheelchair, with fixed or folding frame, is described. The multifunction wheelchair is reconfigurable, by a transformation mechanism, between a normal use, ergonomic configuration and a roll-over-toilet configuration. This transformation involves raising the seat of the wheelchair, as needed, to position the wheelchair over the determined height of a toilet, and opening a seat closure mechanism to expose a cutout in the seat for toilet use. This transformation may be at least partially automated. In examples, the multifunction wheelchair is equipped with electronics (e.g., camera, microcontroller) to determine the toilet seat height for making height and/or steering adjustments. The transformation mechanism may be provided as a retrofit kit.