A Cyber-Physical Social System Approach for User-Centric Power Wheelchairs

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Abstract

Conventional power wheelchair models often prioritize basic navigation and comfort at the expense of user-centric solutions. This overlooks the opportunity for solutions that can address specific challenges and promote user empowerment towards a sustainable society. This article explores a cyber-physical social system (CPSS) approach for power wheelchairs; a CPSS that brings together different stakeholders to promote better understanding, customization, and assistance of wheelchairs. The aim is to enhance user experience and safety while contributing to sustainability in the sector. To achieve this, this approach comprehends the use of digital twin (DT) technology employing Petri net models. DT allows for the creation of a virtual replica of a power wheelchair (or part), enabling iterative design through real-time simulations and remote control. Petri nets specify the DT within the CPSS, facilitating formal analysis and automated implementation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRCIS 2024 Workshops and Research Projects Track
EditorsJoão Araújo, Jose Luis de la Vara, Nelly Condori-Fernández, Jean-Michel Bruel , Maribel Yasmina Santos, Saïd Assar , Katrien De Moor, Mohamad Gharib, Tong Li , João Paulo Barros, Isabel Sofia Brito, Ivan Machado , Dimitris Karagiannis, Tiago Prince Sales, Camille Salinesi
PublisherCEUR Workshop Proceedings
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 Joint International Conferecence on Research Challenges in Information Science Workshops and Research Projects Track, RCIS-WS and RP 2024 - Guimaraes, Portugal
Duration: 14 May 202417 May 2024

Publication series

NameCEUR Workshop Proceedings
PublisherCEUR Workshop Proceedings
Volume3674
ISSN (Print)1613-0073

Conference

Conference2024 Joint International Conferecence on Research Challenges in Information Science Workshops and Research Projects Track, RCIS-WS and RP 2024
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityGuimaraes
Period14/05/2417/05/24

Keywords

  • control
  • Cyber-physical system
  • Digital twins
  • Petri nets
  • Real-time information
  • Remote monitoring

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