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Eye Sensor Technology for Motorized Pediatric Wheelchairs

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This report discusses the application of innovative eye-sensor technology in motorized pediatric wheelchairs. It covers the prevailing techniques, suggested technology, implementation, challenges, stakeholders, and cost.

Eye Sensor Technology for Motorized Pediatric Wheelchairs

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Table of ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................2Problem Description........................................................................................................................2Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................................................3Prevailing Techniques.....................................................................................................................3Suggested Technology.....................................................................................................................3Eye-Detection and Motion Tracking............................................................................................4ATMega1284P controlled Wheel Chair Assembly.....................................................................5Implementation................................................................................................................................6Challenges........................................................................................................................................6Stakeholders.....................................................................................................................................7In-country organizations..............................................................................................................7Developed World Organizations..................................................................................................7In-country Team and Users..........................................................................................................7Strategic Alliance.............................................................................................................................7Cost..................................................................................................................................................7Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8References........................................................................................................................................8Appendix..........................................................................................................................................9
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IntroductionContemporary innovation has witnessed emergence of intelligent wheelchairs that provide support to the individuals who are unable to move their entire body except few ones. These wheel chairs are able to detect the movement of the muscles that are still under control of these individuals and provide movement facilities. However, there are numerous individuals who are unable to control their entire body except their eyes (Arai and Mardiyanto, 2011). Therefore, it isimportant that a wheelchair system should come into existence that can act in accordance with the eye movement only. The report is concerned with understanding the existing technology in the motorized pediatric wheelchairs and the application of innovative eye-sensor technology (also called eye-detective). The initially the problem concerning the existing wheelchairs have been discussed with the identification of goals and objectives in light of identified innovative technology. Moreover, the motorized pediatric wheelchair technology has been discussed under the section of ‘prevailing techniques’ and then the suggested technology has been discussed in detail. The two crucial elements of the new system design has been considered, namely, eye detection and motion tracking, and ATMega1284P controlled wheel chair assembly. The later section discusses the implementation of the innovative technology along with the probable challenges in conducting this activity. The stakeholders have also been considered and the strategic alliance that are imperative for the successful implementation of this technological improvement. Problem DescriptionOne can witness huge number of individuals who are unable to move their body due to variety ofreasons such as paralysis, loss of body parts, injured nervous system and others. The conventional wheelchairs were developed to solve this challenge (Kim, 2013). These wheelchairs work on manual power of individual users or with the help of someone supporting the wheelchair from behind for desired movement. The assumptions behind this mechanism are that the users at least have hand to move the chair or have someone always in support for movement assistance (Simpson, 2005; Borgolte et al, 1998; Buhler et al, 1995). However, it is well known that this assumption is far from reality. There are individuals who cannot even move their hands along with the other parts of the body (Ayodeji and Adejuyigbe, 2009). In such cases,the manually powered wheelchairs prove to be of no use if there is no one to support them. Scientist Stephen W. Hawking can be considered as one example who cannot utilize manual wheel chairs or even the motorized wheelchairs that require input from voluntary muscles (B andReddy, 2015). However, in majority of these cases, it has been observed that the individuals can still move their eyes. Therefore, considering these challenges and the requirement of a wheelchair that asks for minimal movement, the paper has suggested the consideration of eye sensor technology for the wheelchairs.
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Goals and ObjectivesThe innovative eye sensor technology for the wheelchairs needs to be implemented. The construction of wheelchairs is required that can be adaptive to the eye movement of the individuals. It will be focused towards moving the chair from one place to another only with eye movement. It is expected to aid in the seamless movement to the individuals who are highly paralyzed. The integration and implementation of the technology should be cheaper so that it canbe afforded by majority of individuals. Prevailing TechniquesThere are various manual wheelchairs available at present and some technological advancement in the same has led to the development of Motorized Pediatric Wheelchairs. The motorized wheelchair provides facility to the individuals to electronically move the chair without any effort (Geonea et al, 2015). Such kind of wheelchairs is fruitful for the children who will not be able to move the manual wheelchairs that are harder to move. The wheelchair technology is certain improve the lives of the differently abled individuals and specifically the children who cannot handle heavy manual chairs (Geonea et al, 2015; Brubaker, 1988; DiGiovine et al, 2006). The children with spinal muscular atrophy and those with the genetic challenges hold complete mobility. However, due to the weak body they fear being easily injured. In these situations, the motorized pediatric wheelchairs of great help to them. Despite these improvements, it has been identified that there is no major growth towards the integration of motorized wheelchairs with the eye sensor technology. The logic behind the same is that the eye sensor technology will call for minimum possible movement from the individuals (K.S, 2012). They will be able to ensure that the individuals move the wheelchair with eyes only.Suggested TechnologyThe major objective was to suggest a system that is comparatively cheaper and should be affordable to everyone. Also the safety of the users should be there. The eye detection technology has been suggested and the design that has been identified is the use of webcam. The webcam will be connected with the CPU along with the wheelchair. The web camera will be conducting the detection of the eye movements and it will be taken further for the motor movement. In the initial phase, the use of microcontroller on the wheel chair and the connection of the same with the motors to drive the chair will be used (Nguyen and Jo, 2012).
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