TAO-7 Intelligent Wheelchair Base for the Development of Autonomous Wheelchair By: Applied AI Systems, Inc. Features: - A test bed for intelligent autonomous wheelchair research and development - Autonomous mobile platform using behavior-based AI (New AI) techniques - Uses active infrared and ultrasonic sensors for obstacle avoidance and maneuvering in complex environments - Seemless manual override with original joystick control - Powerful two-motor, mid wheel drive for good power and acceleration - Comes with basic behavior set using inputs from standard sensors - User's own behaviors easily developed using C language and GNU-C compiler - Free-space detection and landmark-based navigation using optional vision systems - Behavior control by voice using optional voice recognition interface - Generation of voice outputs from behaviors using optional voice synthesis interface - Can run using conventional position control method using optional encoders - Open design for easy addition of user options in hardware/software http://www.aai.ca/robots/tao_7.html