Wheelchair Design

Wheelchair Design is a specialized field within rehabilitation engineering that involves the systematic development and optimization of mobility devices for individuals with physical disabilities, distinguished by its focus on anthropometric, biomechanical, and user-centered considerations to enhance functional independence and quality of life.

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Publications per year

2017–2026

241

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Rehabilitation Engineering

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Adjustable Wheelchair DesignAll-terrain Wheelchair DesignCustomized Wheelchair DesignLightweight Wheelchair MaterialsManual Wheelchair KinematicsModular Wheelchair DesignPower Wheelchair Control SystemsPressure Ulcer PreventionWheelchair AccessibilityWheelchair Biomechanical Modeling

Publications

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A brain-actuated wheelchair: Asynchronous and non-invasive Brain–computer interfaces for continuous control of robots

Ferran Galán, Marnix Nuttin, Eileen Lew et al. · Clinical Neurophysiology · 2008 · 666 citations · Full text

Engineering, Neuroscience, Robotics Engineering +16

Propulsion patterns and pushrim biomechanics in manual wheelchair propulsion

Michael L. Boninger, Aaron L. Souza, Rory A. Cooper et al. · Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · 2002 · 296 citations

Engineering, Kinesiology, Mechanical Engineering +16

Wheelchair pushrim kinetics: Body weight and median nerve function

Michael L. Boninger, Rory A. Cooper, Mark A. Baldwin et al. · Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · 1999 · 261 citations

Medicine, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Medicine +13

Assistive mobility devices focusing on Smart Walkers: Classification and review

Maria Martins, Cristina P. Santos, Anselmo Frizera et al. · Robotics and Autonomous Systems · 2011 · 256 citations · Full text

Education, Rehabilitation Medicine, Assistive Technology +13

Barriers, facilitators, and access for wheelchair users: sbstantive and methodologic lessons from a pilot study of environmental effects

Allan R. Meyers, Jennifer J. Anderson, Donald R. Miller et al. · Social Science & Medicine · 2002 · 252 citations

Planning, Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation Nursing +17

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Authors

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Rory A. Cooper
University of Pittsburgh, United States
94 publications · 4.7K citations
39
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Michael L. Boninger
University of Pittsburgh, United States
60 publications · 3.8K citations
36
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Shirley G. Fitzgerald
University of Pittsburgh, United States
20 publications · 1.6K citations
19
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L.H.V. van der Woude
University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands
25 publications · 1.4K citations
19
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Jonathan Pearlman
University of Pittsburgh, United States
28 publications · 682 citations
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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
89 publications · 5.1K citations
43
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PubMed
Repository · 85 publications · 3K citations
30
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The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
JRRD · 34 publications · 1.6K citations
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Spinal Cord
25 publications · 1.2K citations
20
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Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
29 publications · 761 citations
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