Smart Glove Controlled Wheelchair

Abstract

People with mobility impairments often face difficulties using traditional wheelchair control systems, especially when operating joysticks or manual controls. This project presents a Smart Glove Controlled Wheelchair that enables users to control wheelchair movement through simple hand gestures. The proposed system consists of two main units: a glove unit and a wheelchair unit. The glove unit is equipped with an Arduino Nano, an MPU6050 motion sensor, and an HC-05 Bluetooth module. The MPU6050 detects the orientation and movement of the user's hand, while the Arduino Nano processes the sensor readings and converts them into movement commands. These commands are transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth to the wheelchair unit. The wheelchair unit consists of an Arduino Nano, an HC-05 Bluetooth module, an L298N motor driver, DC motors, an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, and a buzzer. Upon receiving commands, the system controls the wheelchair movement in different directions, including forward, backward, left, right, and stop. In addition, the ultrasonic sensor continuously monitors the surrounding environment and detects obstacles to improve user safety by preventing collisions. The proposed system provides a low-cost, reliable, and user-friendly assistive mobility solution. It enhances user independence and demonstrates the practical integration of embedded systems, wireless communication, and sensor technologies in healthcare and assistive applications.