Meru Networks Bugzi User manual
An introducon to
early years mobility with
MERU, Unit 2 Eclipse Estate, 30 West Hill, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8JD
01372 725203 info@qef.org
Powering children’s independence
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Introducing Bugzi
Bugzi is all about discovery. It is about exploring and learning and growing as people.
Mobility is a fundamental aspect of human nature. We start at an early age, typically six
months, long before walking is mastered. We kick and wriggle, rock and roll and strive
eventually to crawl or shue about. We invesgate, examine, touch and taste everything
we can get our hands on, interacng with other people, objects and the space around us.
By the me we are able to walk we have already travelled many miles under our own
steam, fallen over, bumped our heads, made friends and learned where to nd our
favourite toys.
These experiences provide much of the
nourishment that our brains need at
this stage in order to develop, because
it is external smuli that create neural
pathways and connecons. By the age
of 2 our brains are 90% of their adult
size, and shaped by millions of individual
experiences of people, objects, space
and moon.
Our ability to communicate as small
children also depends very heavily on
mobility. With few words at our disposal
we must direct the aenon of others in
various physical ways. All our emoons
as small children have acve physical
expressions – from running up and giving
you a cuddle to throwing ourselves on
the oor and having a tantrum.
Bugzi is designed to enable non-mobile children to have more of these vital formave
experiences. It gives them independence, and places them at a level where they can
play with other children, and the objects and spaces of the child’s world. It is not a
substute for crawling or walking, but it goes a long way towards enabling children
to share in the discovery and excitement of being mobile, and to help them enjoy
the company of other children and adults in a more interacve way.
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NEVER USE
NEAR
UNGUARDED
STEPS
Bugzi has been specically designed to provide powered mobility to very young
children.
We have done our best to make it as safe as possible - the body shell surrounds the
driver protecng from impacts and its so curves help to prevent injury to the driver
and people around them. The drive wheels are completely enclosed, and spoke-less,
so it is almost impossible to trap ngers in them. Bugzi is low and stable and does
not topple easily.
It has been rigorously tested against the requirements of the Medical Devices
Direcve (EU legislaon governing the safety of this type of equipment). We are not
aware of any incident in the years since the rst trial Bugzis were issued where injury
has been caused to a child.
However, there are potenal dangers and any young child requires intensive
supervision.
Summary of serious risk issues
These are the hazards most likely to cause serious injury to the occupant of Bugzi:
•Bugzi topples over when going down steps
•The child hits their head when driving forwards or reversing
•Impact of Bugzi against solid objects (walls etc)
•Electric shock if Bugzi is immersed in, or splashed with large
quanesofliquid
•Bugzitopplesoverifchildreninaddiontothedriveraempt
to climb onto it
Safety first
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Authorised Usage
Bugzi is intended to be used in the following situaons. It should not be used in any
other situaon:
•As a child’s Class A electric wheelchair (indoor use only)
•Only under adult supervision
•Indrycondions
•By a single child not exceeding 25 kg in weight
•Indoorsonatoorswithstepsnotexceeding20mminheight,or
outdoorsonhard,atsurfaces,awayfromslopesandsteps,with
undulaonsnotexceeding20mm
•Withthechildwearingheadproteconifthereareobstaclesathead
height (such as table tops) which the child may come into contact with
•Supervisorsmustbetrainedinthecorrectset-upandoperaonofBugzi
and must familiarise themselves thoroughly with the contents of the
Instrucons for Use.
Modicaonandadaptaon
The Bugzi may not be modied or adapted in any way without the wrien approval
of MERU for each specic adaptaon. The device must not be dismantled or
modied in any way by any other person or organisaon unless authorised by
MERU.
Safetyprecauons
Failure to observe these precauons may result in injury
•Bugzi is for indoor use only
•Use only under adult supervision
•Use only a MiniCAPS seat correctly prescribed for each individual child
•Ensurechildisappropriatelyharnessedinseatandallmounngsand
straps are properly fastened
•Ensure that the seat has an appropriate headrest
•Considerheadproteconforthechild
•Ensure all obstacles are removed from the immediate environment, or
suitablyprotected,parcularlythoseatthechild’sheadheight,suchas
tabletops,andsmallobjectsontheoor
•Ensureprogrammingofcontrollerisappropriatetotheabilies
of the child
•Ensure child and carer have appropriate levels of training and supervision
to safely installed correctly and checked prior to every session of use
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•Ensure correct interface board is used for the seat, and that it is changed
when the seat size is changed
•Ensure set-up of seat and controller is correct for each individual child
when changing over from one to another
• Useonlyspecied,approvedaccessorieswithBugziincludingseatsand
baerychargerssupplied
•Useofinappropriatechargersmayresultindamagetobaeriesand
controllers and possible leakage of acid or explosion
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• Takecarenottotrapngerswhenchanginginterfaceboardsand
installing seats
• Weight of child must not exceed 25kg
• Maintenanceinspeconsofbodyshelltobecarriedoutatregular
intervals,parcularlyfollowingcollisions
• Unauthorised persons must not disassemble or modify Bugzi
• Do not place Bugzi in direct sunlight for extended periods as body shell
maybecomehotandcontroller/baeriesmayoverheat
• LiquidsmustnotbespiltonBugzi,parcularlythebaerycover
•Failure to clean Bugzi with a damp cloth and disinfectant when
changeoveroccursbetweenchildrenmayresultincross-contaminaon
•AchildwithhighsuscepbilitytoinfeconmustnotshareanBugziwith
another child
•Failuretoobserveliingandhandlinginstruconsmayresultininjury
•DrivingperformanceofBugzimaybeaectedbyelectromagnecelds
suchasemiedbyportabletelephonesandotheremingdevicesBugzi
maydisturbtheperformanceofelectromagneceldssuchasemiedby
alarm systems of shops
•Disposeofleakingbaerieswithcare–theuidmaycauseacidburns
•Baeriesshouldbedisposedofatanapprovedrecyclingcentre
Headprotecon
Because of the danger of the Bugzi pilot hing their head on obstacles such as
table tops, and the risk of Bugzi toppling over where steps or other obstacles may
be present, it is recommended that operators wear protecve headgear. MERU
recommends a child’s cycle helmet, or other purpose-made and cered protecve
headgear.
Liing and handling Bugzi - refer to Instrucons for Use
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The “driving” environment
Children who have no previous experience of independent mobility have things to
learn about space, movement, distance etc. which most of us take for granted.
They will discover and learn for themselves, with a lile encouragement, if a safe
environment is provided. This factor is crucial in ensuring the success of a child’s
introducon to the Bugzi, because any experience which unseles the child,
parcularly in the early stages of discovery, may put a child o using Bugzi
indenitely.
IMPORTANT
PREPARATIONS WHY?
Use only on hard, dry,
atsurfaces
Bugzi will not climb steps exceeding 20 mm (3/4”)
high, therefore its ability to negoate rough surfaces,
slopes and obstacles is very limited, and any aempt
to do so may cause Bugzi to topple over, potenally
causing serious injury or even death to the occupant.
It may also cause damage to Bugzi.
Guard steps higher than
20mm (3/4”)
Use a stair gate or similar. Any aempt to negoate
steps in Bugzi, whether intenonal or accidental,
may cause it to topple over, potenally causing
serious injury or even death to the occupant. Young
children can not be expected to know the danger
of this, and must not be allowed to nd out for
themselves!!!
Remove other obstacles
Furniture, toys, ornaments etc. should be removed
to create as much space as possible, parcularly
when a child is rst introduced to Bugzi. Table tops
present a hazard because they are oen at head
height for Bugzi pilots. Try to prevent access to them
unl you are sure the child understands the risk
and has mastered the controls, and ensure head
protecon is worn. Floor standing ornaments may be
damaged by inexperienced pilots
Maintain a calm, quiet
atmosphere
Over-excited children are more liable to lose control.
Try to minimise the number of people present, at
least during early sessions with Bugzi.
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Correctly specied and adjusted seang is crucial to the successful operaon
of Bugzi. A child must be in a stable sing posion in a Bugzi in order to have
maximum funconal control. Driving requires considerable concentraon and any
discomfort or instability will distract the child’s aenon from the task in hand.
Bugzi accepts the MiniCAPS seang system from Acve Design Ltd. The CAPS II
Seang System must be nally set and adjusted by a qualied therapist and/or
rehabilitaon engineer. Please see CAPSIIFingProcedure supplied with your
MiniCAPS seat.
The most important consideraons are to make sure:
•Thechildissingwellbackwithasymmetricalpelvis(ifpossible)
•The seat width and length is correct
•Their feet are on the footplates (straps on if appropriate)
•Knee blocks are in place, if required
•Thetrayisedsymmetricallyinfrontofthechild
•The headrest is in place and at the correct height
Seating
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The most important feature of the Bugzi control system is adaptability. The R-NET
Omni2 control unit allows a huge range of control opons including individual
push-buons, switch panels, switch joyscks, proporonal joyscks, sip & pu,
head switches – almost any method of control
available today.
The usual methods are push-buons and switch
joysck.
The screen buons Bugzi uses are...
For full instrucons go to www.support.pgdt.com/omni2-manual.pdf
Push-buons
Bugzi can be supplied with the widely available “Buddy” buons (or Tash™
switches) (6.5cm across) or the giant 13cm type, but other buons can also be
used including small 2.5cm buons and switch panels. As long as there is a meter
or so of cable and 3.5mm jack plug on the end, any buon can be used.
It is not usually necessary to have more than three buons: - forwards, le and
right. Reverse buons tend to get in the way and in any event Bugzi can spin round
to point in any direcon. What can be useful is to have a reverse buon behind the
seat for the supervisor to operate in case the child gets stuck in a corner.
MERU supplies buons in green, red and yellow with Velcro™ on the boom.
Posion them consistently and try to remember: Sck to the same colour and
posion for each direcon helps to avoid confusion. Imagine that every me you
got into your car the steering wheel had swapped sides!
Controls
Go! (forwards)
Right
Le
On/O1
Prole2P
-/+ Speed3
1
3
2
3
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Joyscks
There are a number of joyscks that could be used with the Bugzi (or any other
powered wheelchair). This includes the full range of proporonal joyscks
available from Dynamic Controls.
MERU makes a child-friendly one specically designed for Bugzi called Moozi.
Moozi is a low prole switch joysck with a large at base making it suitable
for aachment to any at surface with Velcro™. This means it can be posioned
anywhere on the tray where the child can reach it easily. No screws or brackets
are needed. Moozi is available in a number of aracve colour combinaons and
with several dierent styles of knob.
Alternaveswitch
mounngs
Switches for operang Bugzi don’t
have to be at on they tray in front
of the child. They can be mounted in
headrests and other locaons, or even
a combinaon of places. A Bugzi was
recently set up for a boy using head
switches for le and right and a tray
mounted buon for forwards. Do be
creave about posioning controls, but
also try to be consistent and don’t keep
changing things unl the child has had
a good go at it. They will surprise you
with their abilies when the movaon
is strong enough!
One device to help with switch
posioning is Flexzi.
Flexzi is a simple posioning device
that allows small and lightweight items
(such as switches) to be easily placed
in an accessible locaon for a person
to operate. The Flexzi can be aached
to any at surface using Velcro, or can
be xed to a bar or surface edge with
a clamp. The stem bends easily to
posion the device exactly where it’s
needed. Like Moozi no ddly screws or
brackets are required!
Moozi
Flexzi
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Now to the fun bit. In collaboraon with experienced professionals in this eld and
from our own experience with Bugzi we have developed a pathway to wheelchair
driving for young children. It is a process to help them develop from complete
novices to competent wheelchair drivers who are able to move on to indoor/
outdoor powered chairs.
Managingexpectaons
Some children are able to drive a Bugzi within minutes of geng into it. This is a
wonderful experience for carers as well as children. We have seen parents break
down in tears as their children make their rst moves around with Bugzi. However
it’s important to realise that most children will take quite a long me to get the
hang of it. Remember how long it takes children to learn to crawl and walk? It can
take months, even years for children to master driving, especially if they have co-
ordinaon dicules. Some will never be able to drive it fully independently, so
please be paent and don’t be cross about what your child can’t or
won’t do. Encourage and praise them and observe carefully and you may well be
pleasantly surprised by what they can do.
Before you start…
•Try to set up the minicaps seat/tray and switches (so the child does not
havetowaitalongmetostartdriving!)
•Try and create a suitable environment:
A calm and familiar place
Not too many people around
As much space as possible
Remove unnecessary obstacles
•AllowthechildtoexploreBugzi–showthemwhatitdoes,letthemhave
a go before they get into it. On no account force them into it - this could put
themoindenitely.Somechildrenarefrightenedorjustdon’tfeellikeit.
Try again another day.
•Once it is all set up, step back and let the child experiment - don’t
interfere too much or keep changing things.
•Assumethattheiraconsareintenonal–circlingconnuously,being
sllforlongperiodsandcrashingareoendeliberate.
•Supervisecarefullybutdiscreetly–childrendon’talwaysliketofeelthey
are being watched.
Driving
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Pathway to driving
When children are new to Bugzi start
them o with a single buon allowing
le or right turning. This could be a big
buon (5”) or an ordinary buddy buon
(2 ½”). If possible place it centrally on
the tray or a lile towards one side
to suggest the direcon of turning. If
the child can only reach it in a certain
posion place it there. Set the speed
control to about ½ speed. Too fast and
some children will be alarmed, too slow
and they may not get the connecon
between pressing the buon and
moving. With everything set up and
ready to go allow the child to explore
the tray and nd the buon. In some
cases they may need a lile help.
Press the buon to demonstrate what happens, or place their hand on it.
The Bugzi will spin around on the spot. Most children are delighted by this and will
connue voluntarily to press the buon, stopping and starng and spinning round
and round.
Try not to interfere too much at this stage. Allow the child the me and space to
explore and learn at their own pace. There’s a lot for them to take in.
Cauon - For most children it’s not fast enough to make them dizzy but
look out for signs of this as some children are very sensive to moon
and may even be sick.
As the child gets used to this sensaon you can start to play games with them.
Try hiding behind and geng them to spin round to face you (“Come and see
mummy”). Let them take their favourite teddy for a ride. Try playing “trains” where
they start and stop at dierent “staons” while going round in circles.
At some point, if all goes well, it’s quite safe to introduce the second buon to
allow rotaon in the other direcon as well. This gives the child a further degree
of control and more choices. Always place the second buon on the le of the rst
one for an-clockwise rotaon or on the right for clockwise rotaon.
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Gradually the child will get used to the concept of self-controlled moon. They
have to take in the “cause and eect” relaonship and its consequences and also
the physical coordinaon. At the same me they are dealing with a lot of excited
adults dancing around them and exhortaons to perform. Please be paent at this
stage and give the child the me and space to explore and experiment.
The length of me the child will spend at this level varies from a few minutes to
indenitely. You must use your judgement to determine at what point, if at all, it is
appropriate for them to move on. The next step is quite a big one – from spinning
round on the spot to actually going places.
If they are not ready for it can dent their condence because it almost always
involves a lot of crashing and geng stuck. However this is an inevitable part of the
learning process, just as toddlers fall over and bump into things.
A child who is using a power chair for the rst me has probably never been
allowed to experience the level of bumping and falling that able-bodied children
rely on to learn the importance of skilled and careful manoeuvring.
•Sitethebuonstole/right/centreofthechildeitheronthetrayon
the Velcro or on an adapted headrest.
•Decideonwhethertouseeithertwobuonswhich(intheory)allowsthe
Bugzitobedriveninanydirecon(360°rotaon+forwards).
•Orselectthreebuonswhichwouldallowgoodcontrol.
(le,right+forwards)
•Oralternavelyaswitchjoysck:wouldgivethebestcontroloftheBugzi
andwouldallowthechildtomoveinanydirecon.
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•Keepmonitoringtheseang,aschildrengrowanddevelopveryfastandthe
seangsystemwillneedalteringfrequently.
•Bepaent–somechildrenwillneverbeabletocontrolthechair,but
theyareslllearningandhavingagreatme.
Sometopps
•Drivingtakesconcentraon-dooerpraiseandencouragement,butresistthe
temptaontochaerconnuously–itcanbedistracng.
•Itdoesn’tmaerifachildcan’tdoit–hemustnotbemadetofeelasenseof
failure.Tryagainanotherme.
•Don’toverdoit–lookforsignsofrednessandstopthen.
•Games can be enjoyed such as
Treasurehunts-hidesometoysandletyourchildndthem.
Football - Find a large ball and push it into a goal
Musical Statues.
Training & monitoring
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Removal of seat
Under the seat is a small catch. Pull and
hold spring catch down with one hand and
slide the seat forwards about 1 cm. The
seat should now li o easily, front rst.
To replace the seat, rest it near the front
of Bugzi. Slide the seat guiding the two
prongs into the the holes on the seat. The
seat is secure when you hear a ‘click’.
Removalofbaeryunit
Unplug the power lead by pressing down
the tab and pulling the plug out. (g
1.2a). Don’t pull from the wire as this
may weaken the connecons.
Unplug the controller lead by pulling
away the plug from the socket. (g 1.2b)
Undo the red Velcro strap (which secures
the baery to Bugzi) over the middle of
the baery unit.
Keep the blue/black Velco strap closed.
The blue/black Velcro strap around the
baery unit forms a liing handle.
Take care, this is the heaviest
part of Bugzi
Bugzi can be dismantled into three main parts. The MiniCAPS seang, the baery/
display box and Bugzi’s body. Please familiarise yourself with how to take Bugzi
apart. It is helpful for transportaon of Bugzi.
Bugzi parts
1.2 a
1.2 b
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Chargingthebaery
You will be supplied with a connect and forget baery charger. When you plug
it into the mains supply, it will connue charging unll baery is full. It will stop
charging automacally so it is safe to leave. Bugzi needs to be charged aer every
use to protect baery life.
Make sure the Bugzi is OFF
• Unplug the power lead from the baery pack and connect the charger plug in
its place. (2.4a)
• Plug in charger and switch on the power. It can be safely le connected unl
needed.
When the charger is switched on, two lights will be illuminated. The red light
indicates that the charger is switched on. When Bugzi’s baeries are low, the
second light will show orange. Once the baery is fully charged, the light will
change to green. (2.4b)
Always disconnect the mains supply before disconnecng the baery. Don’t forget
to replace Bugzi’s power lead aer charging!
LiingBugzi’sbody
Do not aempt to li Bugzi chassis
unl the seat and baery unit have
been removed. Always bend your
knees and not your back when
liing heavy objects.
Stand in front of Bugzi. Bend your
knees and grasp Bugzi by the two
handles keeping your back straight.
Straighten your knees and li Bugzi
close to your body.
RED - Power on
ORANGE - Charging
GREEN -
Fully charged
2.4a 2.4b
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•Children of 12 months and older can learn to “drive” electric wheelchairs
•Bugzimakesastagedintroducontoearlymobilitypossible
•There’salotmoretoitthanjustgengfromAtoB
•It requires commitment on the part of therapists and parents and due
consideraonofsafetyissues
Butthepotenalrewardsaretremendous-
•• Independence
•• Socialinteracon
•• Learning
•• Self-esteem
Furtherinformaon
Thisdocumentwaswrien
by Peter Swann, Product
Development Manager (MERU)
andJuliaHulme,Occupaonal
Therapist.
If you would like any further
informaon,pleasecontact
uson01372725203oremail
In summary
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Thesefacilitangstrategieshavebeendevelopedduringarigorousanalycal
grounded theory process and as part of the ALP assessment tool. In our research
work we embraced the following belief system: to be user led; to work in
partnership and to empower the learner. Each individual has their own learning
dynamicandwilldemonstratetheirownuniquelearningpaern.Wealsoview
theuseofapoweredwheelchairandthelearningprocessasbeingatherapeuc
tool in its own right. Many powered mobility learners may not need to be
poweredmobilityusersasanaloutcomeofundertakingthisexperience.
ALP–AssessmentofLearningPoweredmobilityuse
Introvertstage–focusbody&machinev
1. Novice
Aenon Acvity&
Movement
Understanding
of tool use
Expressions
&Emoons
Interacon&
Communicaon
Extreme
distracbility
No response to
interacon.
Passive or anxious.
Excited, Interested
in looking and
touching Bugzi
ornointenonal
movements.
Issllforlong
periods.
Withdrawal body
language.
Rejecon.
Wanngtoget.
No or vague idea of use.
No or very limited
consciousness of how
ownacvitycancause
aneect.
Shows joy in
experiencing
guidedmoon.
Displays minimal
facial expressions
Whole body
displays
moonlessness
Anxiety
Worry, fear,
annoyance, crying
No response.
May be aware of others
aenon.
Physicalproximity–
close in, draw back.
Avoidance of touch
from social partner.
Nowishforinteracon.
Wants to get rid of the
social partner.
2. Curious Novice
Single channelled
Atmesmore
alert.
Passive
Vaguemul-direct
movements.
Touches or hits
dierentparts
of the chair in
betweensing
sll.
Touches or
hitsaswitch–
experimenng
withexernga
force.
Idea of Basic Use is
Born
Preconscious of how
aself-iniatedact
cancausetheeect
ofsengthechairin
moon.
Contented
Curious
Anxious
Angry
Respondstointeracon
Gets in eye-contact
Physical contact
Behavioural mirroring
Joint focusing on
acvity
3 Beginner
Single channelled
aenonbutable
toshiaenon
Alert
Disncttargeted
movements.
Acvatesjoysck
togettheeectof
moon.
Applying force.
Able to press a
single switch.
No or very limited
consciousness of how
ownacvitycancause
aneect.
Shows joy in
experiencing
guidedmoon
Displays minimal
facial expressions
Whole body
displays
moonlessness
Worry, fear,
annoyance, crying
No response
May be aware of others
aenon.
Physicalproximity–
close in, draw back
Avoidance of touch
from social partner.
Nowishforinteracon
Wants to get rid of the
social partner
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Diculttransion–focusbody,machine&environment
4. Advanced beginner
Aenon Acvity&
Movement
Understanding
of tool use
Expressions
&Emoons
Interacon&
Communicaon
Single channelled
aenonbut
abletoshi
spontaneously.
Aenve.
Intenonalbut
cauous,careful
movements.
Exploring the
joysck.
Exploraonsof
dierenteects–
drive,stop.Tesng
outdierentgrips.
Able to press a
single switch, hold
and release
Conscious of more than
oneeect.Moonin
dierentdirecons
depending on how acts
are combined.
Exploring the
consequences of
acvangthetool.
Understands 2
switcheshavedierent
funcons.
Serious.
Smiles.
Somemeslaughs.
Exhibits a desire
to explore beyond
the world of their
tray.
Shifocusin
between near and
far.
Requeststheaenon
of the playmate by
poinngatobjectsor
events in their close
vicinity.
5.Sophiscatedbeginner
Two-channeled
aenon
Acve,
concentrated.
Intenonalmore
eager or violent
movements.
Exploring the
machine.
Experimenng
with steering
by composing
eectsindierent
paerns.
Experimenngto
ndthepaernof
the tool.
Conscious of the ability
tocausemanydierent
eects,moonin
dierentdirecons.
Searching the steering
paern.
Understands the use
of electronic mobility
guidance systems
Eager
Smiles
Serious
Frustraon
Periods of frustra-
on.
Knowing pos-
sibiliesbutnot
achieving goals.
Periods of blocking
intertwined with
short peaks of
success.
Directsaenonby
poinngtoconveya
message that requires
the playmate to
respond
Interaconwitha
person on a third part
–aperson,anobjector
something else in the
environment
Extrovertstage–focusbody,machine,environment&occupaon
6.Competent
Mul-channeled
aenonbut
easily disrupted.
Focused on using
the tool goal
directed
Controlled
butunrened
movements.
Able to coarsely
steer in a desired
direcon.
Concentrangon
gengfromAto
Boenignores
the environment
and people around
them.
Competent Use of Tool
Conscious of the need
for sequencing of the
acts in a certain order
to reach a desired point
or place. Controlled but
coarse use of the tool.
Regression to use body
movements instead of
tooluse–usingarmor
foot to push away from
obstacle.
Serious
Content
Laughs
Excited
Consecuve
Interacons
Onelevelinteracons
occuroneaerthe
other:interaconwith
the machine has to
stopduetodisrupve
occurrences.
7.Procient
Mul-channeled
aenon
Generally focused
Renementof
graded,med
movements.
Driving for the
sheer pleasure of
driving.
Navigangwithin
the physical space.
Fluent Precise Use of
Tool.
Aware of consequences
and conscious of how to
control the steering.
Reningmanoeuvring
skillstouentuse.
Takes care. Controlled
but coarse use of tool.
Happiness
Sasfacon
Opennesstomul-
levelinteracons
- displays readiness to
interact at more than
one level. No longer
easily interrupted by
occurrences.Interacng
with the machine in a
playful way.
8. Expert
Aenonwell
established and
sustained
Relaxed,acve,
not tense
Two or more
acvies.Fluid,
smooth and precise
movements.
Driving is
automac.A
means for doing
otheracviesin
mulplesengs.
Intuivelyorganizes
and understands
task they are facing.
Knows what to do
basedonpracced
understanding.
Is focused on other parts
oftheoccupaon.
Driving more or less
subconscious. Consistent
precision control of
powered wheelchair.
Consciously deliberates
asituaonandperforms
their own judgment
of how to resolve the
situaon.Takescare
of others while driving
powered wheelchair.
Dependent on the
doing of “other”
acvies
Is able to interact with
the machine, interact
with the environment
and interact with social
partners.
(Durkin,2006;Nilsson2007;Nilsson&Durkin,2014).
OMNI DISPLAY SCREEN
GENERAL OPERATING DISPLAY
When the Omni2 is powered-up or awoken, then a screen such as be-
low will appear. Power-Up can be via the On/O buon on the Display Secon.
WARNING
Topreventunintendedoperaon,thecontrolsystemmustbeswitchedo,whenevertheoccupantentersorexitsthepower-Topreventunintendedoperaon,thecontrolsystemmustbeswitchedo,whenevertheoccupantentersorexitsthepower-
chair.Curss-Wrightacceptnoliabilityforlossesofanykindarisingfromfailuretocomplywiththiscondion.chair.Curss-Wrightacceptnoliabilityforlossesofanykindarisingfromfailuretocomplywiththiscondion.
BATTERY INDICATOR
This displays the charge available in the baery and can be used to alert the user to the status of the baery.
Steady: This indicates that all is well.
Flashing Slowly: The control system is funconing correctly, but you should charge the baery as soon as possible.
Stepping Up: The powerchair baeries are being charged. You will not be able to drive the powerchair unl the charger is discon-
nected and you have switched the control system o and on again.
Refer to the R-net Technical Manual SK77981 – Operaon for a descripon of how to read the Baery Gauge.
DISPLACED SCREEN
If the SID is operated before or just aer you switch the control system on, the screen will ash the joysck displaced screen.
LOCKEDLOCKED
This symbol is displayed if the Omni2 is locked.This symbol is displayed if the Omni2 is locked.
You must release and center (where applica-
ble) the joysck/switches to resume normal
operaon. If you do not release within ve
seconds the powerchair will not be able to
move, even if you release and operate it
again. The screen will display a diagnosc
screen at this me. You can reset this condi-
on by switching the Bugzi o and on again.
To unlock the wheelchair;To unlock the wheelchair;
• If the control system has switched o, press the On/o buon. • If the control system has switched o, press the On/o buon.
• Deect the joysck forwards unl the control system beeps. • Deect the joysck forwards unl the control system beeps.
• Deect the joysck in reverse unl the control system beeps. • Deect the joysck in reverse unl the control system beeps.
• Release the joysck, there will be a long beep. • Release the joysck, there will be a long beep.
• The wheelchair is now unlocked• The wheelchair is now unlocked
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