TOLT Ability Drive ADT User manual

Ability DriveTM Manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome.....................................................................................................5
Contact Information ..............................................................................5
Terms & Conditions.................................................................................6
Intended Use.............................................................................................7
Warnings .....................................................................................................8
What’s In the Box ....................................................................................10
Installing the ADT....................................................................................11
First Use.......................................................................................................14
LED Status Lights....................................................................................15
Positioning the Eye Gaze Device.....................................................16
Stopping the Wheelchair.....................................................................17
Evaluation Notes .....................................................................................18
Safety Evaluation.....................................................................................19
Driving ..........................................................................................................20
Settings........................................................................................................21
Drive Button Settings ............................................................................22
Button Layout Settings.........................................................................23
Other Settings ..........................................................................................24
Exit and Drive ............................................................................................25
Appendix A.................................................................................................26
Warranty......................................................................................................28

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User’s Manual for Ability Drivetm
Version v2202
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You can download the latest version of this manual from
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Welcome
Ability DriveTM gives you the power to be independently mobile in your powered
wheelchair.
This manual will help you get started driving your chair right away. Once you are
fully operational, don’t forget to check out the additional information and videos
available at:
tolttechnologies.com/support
Install Ability DriveTM from:
abilitydrive.app
You may contact us via Slack using the Chat button on the settings screen of
Ability DriveTM or tt-customers.slack.com
You may contact us via email at:
[e-mail]
You may call or text us at:
[phone]
Please fill out our warranty registration at:
tolttechnologies/warranty
Contact Us

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Terms & Conditions
Only use your power chair in a safe environment.
Only use Ability DriveTM on a supported eye gaze device with supported power
wheelchair. See tolttechnologies.com/supportedDevices for the most updated
list of devices.
Only use the Ability DriveTM app with the corresponding Ability DriveTM hardware.
Every effort has been made to make Ability DriveTM safe. We are not responsible
for errors or omissions to the software, hardware, or this manual.
Tolt Technologies takes no responsibility for what a person chooses to do with
their chair, nor the situation that they decide to be in. It is up to the person and
caregivers along with their Assistive Technology Professionals and prescribing
providers to determine when the use of Ability DriveTM is safe and appropriate.
Ability DriveTM is control interface allowing an eye gaze device to control a power
wheelchair. The eye gaze device selected, the power wheelchair selected and
how the power wheelchair is configured affects the performance and safety
of Ability DriveTM. Please review both the power wheelchair and the eye gaze
device the specifications, limitations, and usage parameters. Ability DriveTM
does not affect the power wheelchair’s performance or the ability to accelerate,
achieve maximum speeds, brake, turn or climb obstacles. The power wheelchair
must be configured with safe limits for all available modes including driving and
seating.

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Intended Use
Ability DriveTM is intended to be used with a power wheelchair as a control
device for people who can not use a joystick. This device is intended primarily
to provide a way for people who have movement challenges due to injury,
disability or illness to control their power wheelchair.
Ability DriveTM meets the definition for medical equipment; and is registered
as a Class 1 medical device with the US FDA and a Class 1 medical device
with Health Canada. Ability DriveTM does not sustain or support life. In
case of device failure, user must ensure there is an alternative method
of controlling the power wheelchair available as a back-up, such as an
attendant control.

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Warnings
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CAUTION! First drive
The first time you drive your wheelchair must be in the presence of a certified assistive
technology provider or therapist who is qualified to ensure that the wheelchair is properly
configured for you, and you are in a safe environment.
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CAUTION! Qualified service technician
Only carry out maintenance and minor adjustments that are specified in the user manual. All
other maintenance, service, configuration, and repairs must be carried out by a qualified service
technician authorized by Tolt TechnologiesTM.
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WARNING! Do not drive near edges or on elevated surfaces
Ability DriveTM is not designed to be used near edges or on elevated surfaces, such as ramps,
stairs, and multi-level floors.
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CAUTION! Sunlight interferes with eye control
Eye control cameras rely upon being able to see your eyes’ pupils clearly to determine where
you are looking on the display device. Sunlight interferes with these cameras and can cause
loss of control. You may lose precision of control or be stranded. See Appendix 7 on Page 27 for
mitigation strategies.
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CAUTION! Changing seating position can affect eye control
Eye control cameras rely upon a proper position relative to your head in order have a clear view
of your eyes. Changing seating position can cause this relative position and the camera view to
be compromised resulting in loss of precision control.
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WARNING! Do not drive while reclined, tilted or elevated.
Do not drive the wheelchair using Ability DriveTM while the wheelchair is reclined, tilted or
elevated. These positions can affect the camera view in Ability DriveTM.
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WARNING! Do not drive on public roads
Do not drive the wheelchair on public streets or roads. Your wheelchair is not an automobile.
Obey all local pedestrian rules and always drive your wheelchair defensively. Ability DriveTM is a
wheelchair control interface only it does not change how your wheelchair behaves.
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WARNING! Do not drive near fast-moving objects
Do not drive the wheelchair near fast-moving objects such as trains, planes, cars, and buses.
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WARNING! Replace damaged components
If either the plug or cable becomes damaged, both must be replaced by qualified personnel.

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WARNING! Do not modify the wheelchair or Ability DriveTM components
Do not modify your wheelchair, Ability DriveTM, or any of its components. Ability DriveTM and
your wheelchair have been configured specifically for your needs as prescribed by your
healthcare provider. Special skills, training, and knowledge are needed to set up, modify, and
repair Ability DriveTM and the wheelchair.
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CAUTION! Do not use a damaged wheelchair
If the wheelchair or its accessories have suffered transportation damage during driving, or
damage from other causes, you must inform your assistive technology professional as soon as
possible and immediately stop using your wheelchair. There is a risk that the wheelchair or its
accessories can no longer be used safely. Contact your service provider for further information.
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WARNING! Discontinue use after extraordinary events
Do not use your device if it has been dropped, crushed, exposed to fire, submerged in water,
or involved in a vehicular accident, or other extraordinary events. Events like these can lead to
significant damage that is impossible to detect upon inspection. Contact your service provider.
Damage caused by these types of incidents exceeds the limits covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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WARNING! Supervise children and those with cognitive disabilities
Do not let children or people with cognitive disabilities drive the wheelchair without
supervision. A buddy button must be available for the caregiver.
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WARNING! Discontinue use if the wheelchair does not behave as it should
If the wheelchair is not behaving as it should, or if you suspect that something is wrong, stop
Ability DriveTM immediately to stop the wheelchair. Turn off the power and contact your service
provider or Tolt TechnologiesTM for further information.
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WARNING! Turn off the power before you transfer or before you lift the armrest
Turn off the power before you transfer in or out of the wheelchair or lift the armrest. If you do
not, it can lead to bodily injury.
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CAUTION! Eye gaze devices must be securely mounted
Eye gaze devices must be securely mounted in the appropriate position for eye gaze control.
The mounting system must be able to maintain the positioning of the eye gazed device while
the power wheelchair is being driven.

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What’s In The Box
USB Cable
9-Pin
Drive Cable
Ability DriveTM
Interface
(ADT)
Software installation: abilitydrive.app

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For Assistive Technology Professional(ATP) Installing the ADT
1. Configure the wheelchair’s input port to be SWI on Permobil or 4-Switch on
Quantum. Do NOT use proportional input or 3- Switch.
2. Connect the 9-pin cable to the ADT (Ability DriveTM Interface Box) and the
wheelchair’s input port.
3. Connect a buddy-button, as a power switch, to the input jack next to the
input port. If the wheelchair owner is unable to press the buddy button, it is
recommended to affix the buddy button near the back of a headrest where a
caregiver can easily access it.

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5. Connect the USB cable that was screwed in to the ADT to the supported eye
gaze device
Installing the ADT For Assistive Technology Professional(ATP)
4. Connect the USB-C single screw cable to the ADT and screw the cable in.

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7. From a web browser install the Ability DriveTM application on the approved
eye gaze device from
abilitydrive.app
Installing the ADT For Assistive Technology Professional(ATP)
Ability DriveTM Hardware interface Connected
6. Make sure all the ADT and all the cables are secured to the chair in a way that
the communication device can be move out of the way or removed for client
transfers. Secure cables in a way that protects from damage from movement
of the wheels, movement of the arm rest, abrasion of cable during daily use, or
damages to the cable connectors

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First Use
1. Move the wheelchair to a safe location with plenty of clear space. Test the
wheelchair with the ATP in the seat, not the owner of the wheelchair. Hold
the emergency stop / buddy button in your hand while initially testing and
configuring the speed and turn parameters of the chair.
2. Calibrate eye gaze on the eye gaze device. See the documentation of the
eye gaze device to determine how to calibrate.
3. Launch the Ability DriveTM application on the eye gaze device. When the
application is running and the ADT is connected to the eye gaze device one of
the LED’s on the ADT will light up. Note: that no LED’s will be lit if the Ability
Drive application is not running on the eye gaze device.
4. Look at the forward button, the wheelchair should move forward if properly
configured. Note: when a drive command is being sent to the chair the second
LED will light up.
5. Perform the Safety Evaluation with the user.
6. Train the user on how to use Ability Drive.
7. Leave this documentation with the user.
For a list of supported devices and additional documentation and videos of how
to configure a power wheelchair, installing the ADT and Ability DriveTM, and using
Ability DriveTM see:
tolttechnologies.com/support

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LED Status Lights
When the ADT is first plugged in to a powered eye gaze device the ADT will
quickly flash 5 times and then both LED’s will turn off.
When the ADT is plugged in via USB to an eye gaze device running Ability
DriveTM a single LED will be lit.
When the ADT is plugged into an eye gaze device running Ability DriveTM and a
drive command is being sent from Ability DriveTM the second LED on the ADT
will light up while the drive command is being sent afer a short delay.
If the ADT is responding properly and the powerchair is still not driving, check
the power chair’s programming and make sure that it is in the profile for Ability
DriveTM.

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Positioning the eye gaze device
Position the eye gaze device 20” to 24” in front of the client’s face, with
the bottom of the device approximately 6” below their chin. This is an
approximation of eye gaze device placement. Use your eye gaze device’s
guidelines on positioning.

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Stopping the Wheelchair
There are 5 ways to stop the wheelchair
1. Close your eyes.
2. Look away from the computer screen
3. Look at the stop icon on the drive screen.
4. Look at the settings icon on the drive screen.
5. You or a caregiver can press a buddy button that is attached to the wheelchair
drive power. Position the buddy button where you or a caregiver can easily
press the buddy button if needed.
Note: when stopped, the wheelchair gradually decelerates to prevent the seat
occupant from being ejected from the seat. It will take up to a few feet to come
to a complete stop.
Note: If the eye gaze devices is interrupted, a power failure occurs, or the eye
gaze device can not locate the eyes the chair will come to a stop. Use standard
methods of powering on the wheelchair and configuring the eye gaze device to
reestablish eye gaze driving of the power wheelchair.

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Evaluation Notes

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Safety Evaluation
Driving Skills Yes No N/A Comments
Can drive forward in a straight line
Can start on command
Can stop on Command
Can turn left & right on cue and/or re-
sponse to the environment
Can stop the chair with the Stop button
Can stop the chair by closing their eyes
Can stop the chair by looking off the screen
Demonstrates adequate observational skills
The eye gaze device is able to be moved or
removed for client transfers
The environment is safe for power wheel-
chair driving
(If applicable - Mode button) Understands
Mode button behavior and how to switch
modes
(If applicable - Mode button) Understands
all available modes function and control
(If applicable - Mode button) The tilt and
recline are limited to safe angles and no loss
of the ability to use eye gaze occurs
The above checklist is a minimum guideline for the use of Ability DriveTM and
does not address all the situations that Ability DriveTM will be used in. Make
sure your client is able to use Ability DriveTM safely in their power chair with
their eye gaze device in their environment.
Safety Evaluation Completed by:

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Driving
Ability DriveTM will show what the rear facing camera sees in the app, creating a
“transparent” computer view of what is in front of you.
Look at an arrow to drive the wheelchair in that direction.
To stop do any of the following: close your eyes, look off of the computer screen,
look at the stop icon, look at the settings icon, or use the buddy button.