[QUAD-L] Magictek

[B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)]

  Magitek 
  The Lautzenhiser Drive Control is a small, proportional sensor that can be 
worn on the top of the head (i.e. on a headband) or placed elsewhere on the 
body. By moving the sensor out of it's neutral zone, the wheelchair moves. The 
distance and direction the sensor is moved out of it's neutral zone determines 
the direction and speed of the wheelchair. This system is designed for a client 
with good head control. 
  Pros: full directional and proportional speed control. The sensor can be 
calibrated for an individual, allowing the client to utilize available range of 
motion, even if this range is asymmetrical. No reset switch is required for 
reverse. 
  Cons: The client must be able to quickly and accurately return to the neutral 
zone to stop the power wheelchair. This neutral zone can be adjusted, but may 
still be difficult for some clients to find, especially as there is no physical 
template. This access method is rather abstract, which can be challenging for 
clients with cognitive limitations. Reverse is controlled by tilting the head 
back, which can elicit tonal changes or reflexes in some clients. The system 
automatically recalibrates each time the wheelchair is turned on. This can be a 
pro or a con. If the client happens to be looking down when the system is 
turned on, the control is calibrated with the head in a downward position. This 
system is not appropriate for a client who needs the support of a headrest. 

 
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[QUAD-L] Magictek

[B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)]

http://www.magitek.com/
  they have some videos if anyone is interested.
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Re: [QUAD-L] Magictek

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I have a little trouble with the fact that a helicopter pilot can aim a cannon 
with his eye and yet its that damn difficult for so many people to get simple 
to use control systems for power wheelchairs. It isn't the technology that is 
infuriating, it is the mindlessness that goes into the application of that 
technology.
 
john 
 
 
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Subject: [QUAD-L] Magictek


Magitek 
The Lautzenhiser Drive Control is a small, proportional sensor that can be worn 
on the top of the head (i.e. on a headband) or placed elsewhere on the body. By 
moving the sensor out of it's neutral zone, the wheelchair moves. The distance 
and direction the sensor is moved out of it's neutral zone determines the 
direction and speed of the wheelchair. This system is designed for a client 
with good head control. 
Pros: full directional and proportional speed control. The sensor can be 
calibrated for an individual, allowing the client to utilize available range of 
motion, even if this range is asymmetrical. No reset switch is required for 
reverse. 
Cons: The client must be able to quickly and accurately return to the neutral 
zone to stop the power wheelchair. This neutral zone can be adjusted, but may 
still be difficult for some clients to find, especially as there is no physical 
template. This access method is rather abstract, which can be challenging for 
clients with cognitive limitations. Reverse is controlled by tilting the head 
back, which can elicit tonal changes or reflexes in some clients. The system 
automatically recalibrates each time the wheelchair is turned on. This can be a 
pro or a con. If the client happens to be looking down when the system is 
turned on, the control is calibrated with the head in a downward position. This 
system is not appropriate for a client who needs the support of a headrest. 


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