Independent Mobility: Eye-Controlled Driving Solution for Power Wheelchairs

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

mobility, mounting, seating & positioning

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
educator
family member / caregiver
occupational therapist
physical therapist
speech language pathologist
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 3

Description:

This session will introduce an innovative eye-controlled driving solution for power wheelchairs, designed for individuals with severe physical disabilities who lack independent body and head movement. Participants will explore how users can safely and intuitively control mobility functions using only their eyes. The presentation will include real-world examples demonstrating increased independence and participation in daily life. Attendees will also learn about key clinical considerations, including user selection, setup, and integration with communication devices. In addition, the session will highlight how modern eye-control systems perform reliably in indoor and outdoor environments and can be integrated with a wide range of power wheelchairs. Participants will leave with practical knowledge on implementing eye-controlled mobility solutions to improve quality of life and independence.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to describe the principles of eye-controlled driving for power wheelchairs and its impact on user independence.

• Participants will be able to identify suitable candidates for eye-controlled mobility solutions based on functional abilities and clinical considerations.

• Participants will be able to demonstrate how eye-controlled systems can be integrated with communication devices and assistive technologies in real-world applications.

Disclosures:

Thomas Rosner is CEO of HomeBraceGermany GmbH and has a financial interest in the company. HomeBrace develops and distributes eye-controlled systems for power wheelchairs, which are related to the content of this presentation.