200 WheelSims-Interfaces in progress

nterfaces and content for wheelchair simulators in Quebec

Intervention area

Mobility

Start date

May 1, 2025

End date

July 31, 2026

Many simulators are currently in development in Quebec. These aim to improve both the assessment and training of wheelchair skills. This mandate’s objective is to develop virtual environments and interfaces offering feedback on propulsion, in a manner that is appropriate for different users (clinicians, wheelchair users and researchers).

Lead applicant

Philippe Archambault

Université McGill

Physical and Occupational Therapy

29 INTER mandates

Team

Félix Chénier

Université du Québec à Montréal

Sciences de l'activité physique

10 INTER mandates

Rachid Aissaoui

École de technologie supérieure

Génie des systèmes

30 INTER mandates

David Labbé

École de technologie supérieure

Génie logiciel et des technologies de l'information

19 INTER mandates

François Routhier

Université Laval

Réadaptation

21 INTER mandates

Krista Lynn Best

Université Laval

Réadaptation

3 INTER mandates