Voice Mate: Voice Controlled Chessboard for Visually Impaired

Traditional chess can affect people with disabilities who have physical difficulty controlling the pieces, although the concept and gameplay are closely related. This paper explores the concept of voice-controlled chessboards to address this gap and encourage participation in chess. This paper presents a method for creating voice-controlled chessboards. This method introduces the structure of the circuit board, focusing on communication skills. It explains how to use stepper motors to move the chess according to commands. The paper recognises the importance of careful observation and control to ensure correct pronunciation and good chess performance. This paper discusses possible implications and areas that require further consideration. These areas include ensuring speech accuracy, maintaining reliable status monitoring of the card, and ensuring motor control. Solving these issues through development and testing is crucial to the success of voice-controlled chessboards. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of user testing with target users (people with disabilities) to improve usability. This project has the potential to not only make chess more accessible but also stimulate the development of new technologies for a variety of recreational games.