Eye blink based wireless wheelchair movement

Abstract

In the global population about 65 million people have disabilities that bound them to a wheelchair. All inclusive,
practically 17% of individuals are bound to the wheelchair because of different reasons. Not all of these can afford an
automatic-powered wheelchair. Aim of Study: In this paper, we propose a prototype design of a low cost, efficient
wheelchair that can be used by the young wheelchair-bound individuals in locomotion. It can be used by young individuals
suffering from quadriplegia and osteoporosis. Method: We propose the utilization of eye blinking, which is captured and
transferred as binary signals. Since we intend to make the wheelchair hassle-free, we use RF transmitter and receiver so as
to make the wheelchair framework wireless. We will also use ultrasound sensors in the front of the wheelchair model to act
as obstacle detectors. Results: The wheelchair prototype we created can easily be used by young quadriplegic or paraplegic
individuals; thus aiding them in their movement from one place to another. This will also increase their range of mobility,
despite the disability. Conclusion: We attempt to configure the wheelchair movement control in a way, so as to ensure
maximum range of mobility for the young wheelchair-bound individuals. With necessary additions and modifications, the
proposed idea can successfully be applied in vehicle automation.