Installation of the Ability Drive® Interface (ADT) should only be done by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). Technical support is available Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm PST. Call 425-242-3902 or email support@tolttechnologies.com.
Ability Drive® is a drive control interface that enables the user to drive a powered wheelchair with their eyes. Using virtual buttons and eye gaze technology, people who are not able to use a joystick can regain their movement independence.
NOTE: Ability Drive is safe to download and install, however, you may encounter a security dialog window. If so, please report it as safe, click Keep, and Keep anyway.
Installing the App
Step 1: Download the app from tolt.
Step 2: In the downloads folder, click on the three dots for More actions on the AbilityDrive.Setup file.
Step 3: In the More actions drop-down, click Keep.
Step 4: In the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen window, click the arrow next to Delete, and select Keep anyway.
Step 5: In the downloads folder, click on the file for AbilityDrive.Setup, and click Open file.
Step 6: When the installation finishes, an Ability Drive® shortcut will appear on the Windows Desktop.
Installing the ADT
Installation
Step 1: Configure the power-wheelchair’s programming according to it’s Programming Guide.
Step 2: Connect the 9-pin cable to the ADT (Ability Drive® Interface Box) and the wheelchair's input port.
Step 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 the headrest where a caregiver can easily access it.
Step 4: Connect the USB-C single screw cable to the ADT and tighten the screw to secure it.
Step 5: Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port of the Compatible Eyegaze Device.
Step 6: Secure the ADT and all cables to the chair so that:
- The eye-gaze device can still be swung out of the way or removed for client transfers.
- The cables are protected from damage caused by wheel movement, armrest movement, daily abrasion, or strain on the connectors.
Step 7: From a web browser, install the Ability Drive® application on the eyegaze device from abilitydrive.app.
Demonstration Videos
Video of How to Install Ability Drive® (Mobile)
Video of How to Install Ability Drive® (Desktop)
Other Resources
Permobil IOM Installation (PDF)