Self-balancing wheelchair
US10772774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The presently disclosure describes a system for stabilizing a wheelchair. The system includes at least one caster arm configured to maintain contact with a surface underlying the wheelchair. The at least one caster arm includes a force sensing system configured to measure a force exerted on the underlying surface by the at least one caster arm; and an actuator to configured adjust a position of the at least one caster arm based at least in part on the measured force.
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