SMART Mounts: Accessible robotic mounts for independent positioning of devices by

描述（由申请人提供）：所提出的SMART支架是一种电动支架和定位系统，可为严重残疾的个人提供对其周围环境的访问和控制。它可以让上肢功能很弱或没有上肢功能的人从床上或轮椅上独立重新定位设备。凭借SMART支架移动、旋转和倾斜设备和托盘的能力，人们可以将重要物品移动到可用位置，使他们能够轻松独立地改变活动。例如，他们可以从使用通信设备改为喝一杯，或者将东西移出他们的视野，并移动到更好的位置以驾驶他们的轮椅-而无需等待帮助。可访问的可编程控制器允许设置自定义“甜蜜点”，以便快速轻松地移动到特定位置。该系统以协调运动的方式移动，同步调整臂的位置、倾斜度和高度。当优选时，可以选择性地调节关节处的旋转、倾斜和高度， 可访问的控件。SMART支架是可扩展、模块化和可拆卸的机器人技术。SMART支架的主要构建块是SMART接头-外壳内的集成封装，由电机、齿轮组、轴承和专有电机控制器组成，包括位置传感器和无线收发器。SMART关节包括一个蜗轮组，以提供移动一个相当大的负载所需的扭矩，高达15磅，并在一个人在轮椅上倾斜时保持它的位置。每个臂由两个SMART关节组成，这两个关节通过拉伸臂段连接。将SMART关节重新定向90度可提供倾斜功能。SMART支架系统由一个或两个臂段、倾斜度和高度可调性、可访问控制器和用户界面组成。用于倾斜和高度调节的SMART模块可与手动操作支架结合使用，提供经济高效的动力功能。第二阶段的重点是：1）开发带有触摸板的无障碍用户界面; 2）开发通过自组织网络、轮椅控制和USB设备扩展访问的方法; 3）设计完整安装系统所需的硬件，包括SMART接头以及与设备和轮椅的连接; 4）设计和开发高度可调的升降模块; 5）设计制造; 6）进行测试以确认可用性研究方法：1）使用SolidWorks设计和开发产品;构建原型2）电子设计和固件开发和测试; 3）设计、构建和测试功能齐全的单元; 4）生产工具和接近生产的单元，用于与消费者进行测试; 5）让残疾人和专业人士参与测试原型并使用他们的反馈; 6） 在发射和抗扰度测试中使用原型; 7）破坏性测试

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The proposed SMART mount, a powered mounting and positioning system, provides individuals with significant disabilities access to and control over their immediate environment. It enables independent repositioning of devices by a person with little or no upper extremity function-from their bed or a wheelchair. With the SMART mount's ability to move, rotate and tilt devices and trays, a person can move essential items into usable positions, allowing them to easily and independently change activities. For example, they can change from using a communication device to taking a drink, or move things out of their visual field and into a better position for driving their wheelchair-without waiting for assistance Positioning of mounted devices is controlled through an accessible method of choice, such as a switch, voice or joystick control. The accessible and programmable controller allows the setting of custom "sweet spots" for quick and easy movement to reach specific positions. The system moves in a coordinated motion, synchronously adjusting the position of the arms, tilt and height. When preferred, rotation at the joints, tilt and height may be selectively adjusted with the chosen accessible controls. SMART mounts are Scalable, Modular, and Accessible Robotic Technologies. The principal building block of the SMART mount is the SMART joint-an integrated package within a housing, consisting of a motor, gear set, bearings, and proprietary motor controller, including a position sensor and wireless transceiver. The SMART joint includes a worm gear set in order to provide the torque required to move a sizable load, up to 15 pounds, and to hold it place when a person tilts in their wheelchair. Each arm consists of two SMART joints connected by an extruded arm segment. Reorienting the SMART joint ninety degrees provides a tilt function. A SMART mount system consists of one or two arm segments, tilt and height adjustability, an accessible controller and user interface. SMART modules for tilt and height adjustment can be used and incorporated with manually-operated mounts, providing cost-effective powered functionality. Phase II focuses on: 1) Developing an accessible user interface with a touch pad; 2) develop approaches to expand access through adhoc networks, wheelchair controls, and USB devices 3) design hardware required for the full mounting system, including the SMART joint, and connections to devices and wheelchairs; 4) design and develop the lift module for height adjustability; 5) design for manufacturing; 6) performing tests to confim usability Research methods: 1) Design and develop product using SolidWorks; build prototypes 2) electronics design and firmware development and testing; 3) design, build and test fully-functioning units; 4) produce tooling and near-production units for testing with consumers; 5) involve people with disabilities and professionals in testing prototypes and use their feedback; 6) use prototypes in emissions and immunity testing; 7) destructive testing