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BCI-controlled wheelchairs: end-users' perceptions, needs, and expectations, an interview-based study.

Natasha PadfieldAndrei Agius AnastasiTracey CamilleriSimon FabriMarvin BugejaKenneth Camilleri
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2023)
This study, based on interviews with SCI patients, indicates that BCI-controlled wheelchairs are a promising assistive technology that would be well received by end-users. Recommendations for a more person-centered design of BCI controlled wheelchairs are made and clear avenues for future research are identified.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONBrain-computer interface (BCI)-controlled wheelchairs are a promising assistive technology. The majority of participants had positive views of these devices and showed a willingness to try out such a device.Concerns centered on safety, cost and aesthetics.Integrated obstacle avoidance was viewed positively by most of the participants, but some had a negative view, expressing concerns about its safety, or reduced autonomy. Customizable control options should thus be integrated to cater for the needs of different individuals.
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