Development of Intelligent Powerd Wheelchair

Abstract

Independent mobility is an important aspectof self-esteem and plays a pivotal role in ”aging in place”.The smart wheelchair is an effort to provide an independentmobility to those persons who are unable to travel freely. Asmart wheelchair is an amalgamation of a standard powerdriving modules and a collection of sensors with an interfacingsection.Input control signal may be given by means of wirelessjoystick or touchpad that can be mounted on armrest also.Thisfeature makes it useful for the disabled persons who are ableto control the joystick and touchpad, and also it can be helpfulfor the caregiver like a nurse. Ultrasonic and infrared sensorsystems are going to be integrated into this wheelchair forproviding best possible and safe movement.