Abstract
A joystick is traditionally used to manipulate electrically powered wheel-chairs and radio-controlled model aeroplanes. Extensive modifications of the joystick have resulted in the development of an inconspicuous chin-operated control; the latter enables quadriplegics with high-level spinal cord injuries to operate not only electric wheelchairs but also a complete range of other assistive devices, including robotic arm and environmental control systems currently under development. Through the use of the chin-operated control such quadriplegics can manipulate any of these devices or systems without the help of an attendant and without interfering with the use of a mouthstick.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 84-88 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Johns Hopkins Medical Journal |
Volume | 145 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1979 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine