Voice-Controlled Intelligent Wheelchair for Quadriplegics

Abstract

The major challenge faced by paralyzed people is that they depend on other people for their movement. Further, because of their failing health, there is a growing need to maintain track of the status of their health too. Also, they require assistance in normal activities in daily life. Toward addressing the above challenges, electric wheelchairs catering needs of paraplegics have been developed. However, these wheelchairs are not suitable for quadriplegics as their needs and problems differ. Apart from providing mobility, continuous monitoring of health condition will be an additional feature vital to the patient. The major objective of this paper is to design a fully automated wheelchair for quadriplegics with features to continuously monitor health of the patient and reduce the burden of performing various activities of routine life. The proposed method uses the voice-controlled movement of the wheelchair along with the inbuilt manual operation for the movement. Health monitoring unit in the system is set up to govern the health status and emergency measures and precautions. The main motive behind this paper is to design a well-equipped wheelchair which is based on current technology and can get integrated into today’s world for better application and ease of living.