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AI Aims for Autonomous Wheelchair Navigation

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IEEE Spectrum

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Researchers are developing AI technology for autonomous wheelchair navigation, with features like laser scanners, a depth-imaging camera, odometry sensors, a screen, input device, emergency stop switch, and a computing unit. The smart wheelchair aims to track obstacles and navigate rooms independently. This advancement in assistive technology could greatly benefit individuals with disabilities, providing them with more autonomy and ease of movement.