Vehicle Steering System for People with Disability (PWD Type: Armless) Using Gesture Recognition & Control

Authors

  • Suresh Kumar A , A. Rathinam , Adarsh Gaikwad , Chinmay Manoj Bhatt , Rajtirtha Bhowmick

Abstract

Gesture recognition and control is a relatively modern concept, humans through their body gestures generate
physical control signals in order to interact and control technologies around them. It has found important
application in the field of robotics, electrical appliances, computer gaming, fitness accessories and other sectors.
This paper showcases a new mechanism which assists people with disabilities, specifically people who don’t have
completely developed arms or have lost their arms in an accident during their lifetime. The mechanism employs
accelerometer to recognise gesture and generate control signals accordingly. These signals then have been used to
steer a vehicle. Accelerometer is installed on a module which is strapped on to the tip of disabledperson’s amputated
arm. This mechanismbeing electronic in nature is an upgrade from previously available mechanical driving
assistance mechanisms.

Published

2020-03-31

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