A Novel Geospatial Assistive Navigation Technology for Seamless Multimodal Mobility of Wheelchair Users

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Aug 23:306:409-415. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230652.

Abstract

Mobility is fundamental for social participation of people with disabilities. Unfortunately, traditional design of urban environments, including infrastructure and services are developed based largely on a standard perception of an independent, fully functional citizen without disability which limits the mobility social participation of PWD. This paper presents the design and development of a novel geospatial assistive navigation technology to support multimodal mobility of people with disabilities, especially those using manual wheelchair in urban areas.

Keywords: Bus; MobiliSIG; Mobility; Multimodal; Navigation; Wheelchair.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Self-Help Devices*
  • Social Participation
  • Technology
  • Wheelchairs*