Papers
6
Total Citations
168
H-Index
5
About
Guy Bourhis is a pioneering researcher in assistive robotics, best known for his foundational work on intelligent powered wheelchairs for people with motor impairments. His research centers on human-machine interaction, cooperative control, and autonomous mobility systems. Bourhis led the landmark VAHM (Vehicle Autonome pour Handicapés Moteurs) project, which revolutionized powered wheelchair control by integrating autonomous navigation capabilities—such as wall following, obstacle avoidance, and trajectory generation—alongside user commands. His most-cited paper, "The Vahm Robotized Wheelchair: System Architecture and Human-Machine Interaction" (1998, 53 citations), along with "Mobile robotics and mobility assistance for people with motor impairments" (1996, 50 citations), established the rational justification and system architecture for smart wheelchairs. Bourhis also advanced the concept of traded and combined cooperative control, allowing seamless transitions between manual and autonomous modes. His work has garnered over 160 citations, influencing subsequent research in assistive robotics and human-robot collaboration. By enabling greater mobility and independence for individuals with severe disabilities, Bourhis's contributions remain a cornerstone of accessible robotic technology.
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- 3Man-machine Cooperation for the Control of an Intelligent Powered Wheelchair46 citations · 1998
- 4Human-Oriented Architecture for an Intelligent Powered Wheelchair8 citations · 1995
- 5Location and high level planning for a powered wheelchair7 citations · 2002
- 6Traded and combined cooperative control of a smart wheelchair4 citations · 2022