Design of a Smart wheelchair for disabled (handicapped) personnels using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) approach

Abstract

Intelligent Wheel Chairs are mechanical devices that let the person move around on their own. As a result, the wheelchair user needs to exert less energy and effort to turn the wheels. Furthermore, it enables visually or physically challenged individuals to go from one location to another. The wheel-chair also contains a system for recognising obstacles, which reduces the risk of mishaps when moving. In recent years, smart wheelchairs have piqued people's interest. These devices are particularly beneficial for getting from one location to another. The gadgets can also be utilised in nursing homes for elderly people who have trouble moving about. For people who have lost their mobility, the devices are a godsend. There have been several types of intelligent wheelchairs developed in the past, however, new wheelchair generations are being produced and put to use that have artificial intelligence and provide the user a few options. People with certain lifelong disabilities brought on by accident, paralyses, or old aged, sometimes rely on other people for assistance. Their independence is increased by giving them access to remote health care via a health monitoring system, since the doctor continuously keeps track of their health without making any effort. By going there the services online, they can only speak with their doctors directly in the event of an emergency. Intelligent healthcare systems assist impaired individuals because they cannot afford to go acquire entry to the medical systems. There are a lot of disabled people in the world today who have trouble moving around or going about their daily lives. These people are primarily reliant on other people for support. But they can become self-independent and accomplish some everyday activities on their own with the support of assistive gadgets. Wheelchairs are the assistive technology that is most commonly utilised. A wheelchair is essentially a chair with wheels that can assist those who are unable to walk due to disease, a disability, or an injury in getting around. However, many people with disabilities who have weakened joints and limbs are unable to manoeuvre the wheelchair. So they and the rest of society can greatly benefit from smart wheelchairs. Smart wheelchairs are electric-powered wheelchairs with numerous additional features, including computers and cameras. By developing a health monitoring system based on a smart wheelchair that can accommodate more users and doesn't need as much upkeep as wearable technology does, it may be possible to track their health status. Smart wheelchairs prioritise both the user's and the patient's health monitoring in addition to the wheelchair's mobility. The current work's goal is to create a smart sensing by adding sensors to the wheelchair's frame. The project also intends to create a similar wheel chair that is intelligent and so assists the user in their movement.