Design & Implementation of Novel AI Based Hand Gestured Smart Wheelchair

Disability is a significant health concern in India, according to research of disabled people carried by NSSO. Cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, as well as other conditions can cause disability, although the majority of these disorders are acquired at birth or accidentally. The wheelchairs are the ideal mobility support for those with physical impairments. The purpose of this proposed work is to create a programmable wheelchair which would aid individuals with physical impairments in their daily activities and fulfilment of some routine life. Individuals who have physical abnormalities lack the ability to move around just like regular people. They are indeed forced to rely on others for all of their daily necessities. They feel discouraged due to their dependence on others. An AI-based hand gestured smart wheelchair is a type of wheelchair that uses artificial intelligence technology to interpret hand gestures and translate them into wheelchair movements. This type of wheelchair is designed to provide greater mobility and independence to people with disabilities, particularly those who may have limited mobility in their arms or hands. The system works by using sensors and cameras to detect and interpret the user’s hand gestures, which are then transmitted to the wheelchair’s control system. The control system processes these gestures and translates them into specific commands, such as moving the wheelchair forward, turning left or right, or stopping. One of the key benefits of an AI-based hand gestured smart wheelchair is that it allows for a more intuitive and natural control mechanism, as users can simply gesture in the direction, they want to go rather than having to manipulate joysticks or other controls. Additionally, this type of wheelchair can be adapted to individual users, allowing them to customize their gestures to better suit their needs.