The development of an augmented reality device for the autonomous management of the electric bed and the electric wheelchair for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a pilot study

Bona, Stefania; Donvito, Giordana; Cozza, Federica; Malberti, Irene; Vaccari, P.; Greco, Lucia Catherine; Carraro, Elena; Sansone, Valeria; Lunetta, Christian

doi:10.1080/17483107.2019.1683237

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“…This retrospective study formed part of the "augmented Environment for COntrol in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients (ECO-ALS)" project funded by AriSLA (the Italian Research Foundation for ALS) on the use of an ETCD based on ocular functions in ALS. 24 During this project we performed an extensive evaluation of ocular functions in ALS patients. We evaluated 240 Italian patients at the Neuromuscular Omnicentre from April 2016 to October 2019.…”

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Ocular Involvement Occurs Frequently at All Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Preliminary Experience in a Large Italian Cohort

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Background and Purpose The study aimed to obtain optometric findings of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in different stages of the disease, and to determine the relation between ocular data and ALS-related features; that is, functional and cognitive impairment and staging. Methods The optometric protocol included tests of the ocular motility [broad-H test and Northeastern State University College of Optometry (NSUCO) test], near point of convergence (NPC), error refraction, best-corrected visual acuity, and binocular visual alignment, and an ocular symptoms questionnaire. The functional measures included the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale–revised (ALSFRS-r) and Milano-Torino staging (MiToS), and cognitive impairment was assessed using the Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS). Demographic and clinical features were also collected, including whether the patients used an eye-tracking communication device (ETCD). Results Two-hundred consecutive ALS patients (median age of 64 years, 118 males and 82 females) in different stages of disease were recruited. Nearly 70% of patients reported at least one ocular symptom, and the use of an ETCD was found to be significantly related to the presence of most symptoms. Moreover, the severely symptomatic group was characterized by significantly lower ALSFRS-r total and subscale scores, and higher MiToS. Abnormal NPC values were significantly related to lower ALSFRS-r total and bulbar-subscale scores. Patients with acceptable NSUCO test values exhibited significantly higher ECAS scores. Conclusions The presence of ocular alteration in patients in different stages of ALS supports the idea that this is a multisystem disorder and emphasizes the importance of optometric evaluations in multidisciplinary assessments to address ocular impairment early in the disease process.

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Ocular Involvement Occurs Frequently at All Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Preliminary Experience in a Large Italian Cohort

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“…It is critical to construct personalized and user-centric intelligent robotic wheelchairs by using materials that are easily adaptable and can be adjusted without compromising structural integrity.  Sustainability and Environmental Impact:The sustainability of chosen materials is a key factor as environmental concerns become more significant [9]. Choosing eco-friendly and recyclable materials supports sustainable development goals while reducing the environmental impact of wheelchair manufacturing and disposal.…”

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Evaluating Material Alternatives for low cost Robotic Wheelchair Chassis: A Combined CRITIC, EDAS, and COPRAS Framework

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This research paper introduces a comprehensive approach for evaluating material alternatives in the design of low cost robotic wheelchair chassis, incorporating a combined CRITIC (Criteria Importance through Intercriteria Correlation), EDAS (Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution), and COPRAS (Complex Proportional Assessment) framework. Material selection has a significant impact on robotic wheelchair performance and longevity, offering issues due to many criteria and sophisticated decision-making in engineering design. The proposed framework solves these issues by combining three well-known multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques by considering 7 criteria and 12 potential alternate materials. CRITIC assesses the relevance of criteria, EDAS rates material alternatives, and COPRAS computes comprehensive performance ratings while taking interdependencies into account. Wheelchair Chassis Materials are assessed based on SOLIDWORKS analysis for mechanical qualities and online B2B market data for cost, weight, and other relevant factors. Gray cast iron emerges as the most favorable choice for the robotic wheelchair chassis, showcasing its exceptional balance of attributes. This study adds important insights to material selection for complex engineering systems and assistive technology design, resulting in better wheelchair design and user experience.

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“…These five research lines gather all the concepts related to the sustainability of AR in HE, since this includes different aspects related to technologies [123], their applications in different economic sectors [124,125], the application in HE [126,127], and the application of technologies in the education sector [128,129].…”

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Sustainability of Educational Technologies: An Approach to Augmented Reality Research

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Technological advancements have posed a challenge to educational institutions in the sustainability of management, research and teaching activities. Virtual technologies have allowed digital transformation to be incorporated into university education—among them, augmented reality (AR). The study examined the evolution of global research on this topic in the period 2005–2019. A bibliometric analysis of 1977 articles was performed, obtaining results of scientific productivity. The evidence showed a growing interest in studying the sustainability of AR in higher education. According to the results, the main category was computer science; the most productive journal was Computer and Education; the authors with the largest number of publications were Nee and Ong, while Wang was the most frequently cited author; the most productive institution was the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology; the United States was the country with the largest number of publications and citations; and, finally, the United States and Spain were the countries with the largest number of international collaborations in their articles. Five lines of research were identified, among which those oriented to the topics of technological resources, computer, simulation, education and learning stand out. It was verified that this research topic has a growing and dynamic interest in scientific activity, and its sustainable approach is confirmed by being linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The development of an augmented reality device for the autonomous management of the electric bed and the electric wheelchair for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a pilot study

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Ocular Involvement Occurs Frequently at All Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Preliminary Experience in a Large Italian Cohort

Ocular Involvement Occurs Frequently at All Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Preliminary Experience in a Large Italian Cohort

Evaluating Material Alternatives for low cost Robotic Wheelchair Chassis: A Combined CRITIC, EDAS, and COPRAS Framework

Sustainability of Educational Technologies: An Approach to Augmented Reality Research

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