Standing system in a wheelchair with resources for remote control and monitoring
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https://doi.org/10.35381/i.p.v8i14.5009Keywords:
standing system, automatic control, internet of things (IoT), prototype, wheelchair, (UNESCO Thesaurus).Abstract
People with mobility impairments who lack wheelchairs equipped with standing systems face limitations in their autonomy. This work aimed to prototype a wheelchair with a standing system, incorporating resources for remote control and monitoring using IoT. The methodology followed a deductive approach, beginning with a state-of-the-art review and requirement characterization through exploratory research. A CAD model was designed and validated in SolidWorks, and, following a structural methodology, software and hardware resources were selected. Mechanical and electronic systems were then built, and the IoT interface was implemented for remote monitoring. The resulting prototype demonstrated significant impact by integrating an automatic electronic standing system, achieving a minimum safety factor of 1.98, valid for users up to 70 kg and 160 cm. A stable 40-second standing cycle was recorded, with angles of 163° to 169°, energy consumption of 196.8 W, and 100 % efficiency in IoT data publication.
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