The Powered Wheelchair Simulator (PWC Simulator) aims help users with limited or no experience using PWCs gain confidence in controlling and manoeuvring a PWC without the associated risks. 

The PWC Simulator comprises Computing, Electronics and Mechanical components that work synchronously to ensure that the movements performed in the UNITY videogame are reflected in real-time in the physical (static) prototype.

 When the user turns/rotates and/or accelerates in the UNITY videogame, these actions are mirrored by corresponding movements in the PWC Simulator. This allows the user to experience the sensations of turning/rotating and/or slight actuation (respectively) when seated on the PWC Simulator.

The main focus points for the third version were the following:

-Increased user safety

-Improved performance

-Higher user comfort

-Design for manufacturability

The main focus points on this second version were increased user safety and improved performance.

For the mechanical design, 3D printing was used for rapid iterative prototyping.

Constituted a proof of concept made of wood and metal-welded wheel brackets and powered using a car battery.

The Powered Wheelchair Simulator was presented to members of the Imperial College Community: