Navigation preferences and challenges of wheelchair users in Australia: implications for autonomous wheelchair design

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the navigation preferences and challenges faced by wheelchair users in Australia to inform autonomous wheelchair design.
• Analyzed wheelchair navigation in diverse environments.
• Identified user preferences related to control and safety.
• Evaluated features like advanced sensing for low visibility.
• Highlighted the importance of perceptual augmentation for visibility.
• Reported user demands for adaptable controls for improved independence.
• Found that user trust and authority significantly impact design preferences.