A research project was conducted to investigate the peripheral components of the driving task for physically handicapped individuals. A systematic analysis of the subcomponents and various adaptive devices was undertaken to define the minimum requirements for successful operation of a vehicle. Selected results of the task analysis, the minimum requirement determinations, and recommendations for the use of voice-activated controls are described.
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