a) Title of the project: Voice Controlled Wheel chair for Differently Abled

b) Name of the College & Department: Tontadarya College of Engineering Gadag,

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

c) Name of the Students & Guide(s)

Name of the Students

1) Suhas Somappa Byahatti

Email ID: [email protected]
Cell Number: 9019887806

2) Sirajahamad Akbarbasha Onti

Email ID: [email protected]
Cell Number: 8722125714

3) Karthik Hulihalli
Email ID:[email protected]
Cell Number: 8073514365

4) Praveen Kuberappa Kammar

Email ID: [email protected]
Cell Number: 8150990610

Guide

Jagadeeshwar G Shivangutti
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Tontadrya College of Engineering Gadag, Karnataka, India
Email ID: [email protected]

d) Keywords: Voice controlled wheelchair, Voice recognition, Battery powered

wheelchair, Assistive technology, Motorized wheelchair.

e) Introduction / background: While the needs of many individuals with disabilities can be
satisfied with power wheelchairs, some members of the disabled community find it is
difficult or impossible to operate a standard power wheelchair. This project could be part of
an assistive technology. It is for more independent, productive and enjoyable living.

Speech signals are the most important means of communication in human beings. Almost
every conversation to interact is done by means of voice signals. Sounds and various speech
signals can be converted into electrical form using a microphone. Physical disability can
occur due to multiple reasons like injuries from accident, age related &health problems.
Wheelchair is used to provide a mode of transportation for such disabled people with
impairments in hands and legs. People with such issues like paralytic people find it difficult
to operate the wheelchair manually or using a remote assembly. For such people the project is
designed to work on voice-based commands so that the paralytic or disabled person can give
direction commands by just speaking into the microphone given. The system also includes
directional buttons for wheelchair control using remote. The system consists of an
Atmega328 based circuit interfaced with a voice recognition module that takes speech
commands from the user converts this speech into digital data which is then debugged by the
micro-controller to get directional commands. The entire system consists of two circuits. I.e.
the transmitter circuit and a receiver circuit. Transmitter circuit comprises of the voice
recognition module and the receiver circuit consist of the motor and driver assembly. Ease of
Use.

f) Objectives:
1. Enhanced Mobility: Develop a wheelchair system that enables users to navigate through
their environment with ease, providing a higher degree of independence.

2. Voice Recognition Integration: Implement advanced voice recognition algorithms to

accurately interpret and execute user commands, ensuring a responsive and reliable control
interface.

3. Safety Features: Integrate safety mechanisms to detect and respond to potential obstacles,
ensuring the well-being of the user during navigation.

4. User-Friendly Interface: Design an intuitive user interface that accommodates users with
various levels of physical ability, making the system accessible and easy to use

g) Methodology : In this block diagram we use cell phone as voice recognition to converts
acoustic sound to the electric signal. Here we use an application as voice recognition and also
this converts in the form of appropriate bit stream which could later is mounted in the cell
phone. This bit stream is transmitted via Bluetooth and received by the receiver Bluetooth
module in serial channel with range of frequency band from2.4to 2.485 GHz. Arduino is well
programmed and it has a preloaded data on it. This data will useful to match the incoming
digital bits and produce an appropriate output this will apply to theL293D IC. L293D is a 16
pin motor driver IC to drive DC motor with high current rate. This IC can control two DC
motor simultaneously in any direction. According to input data IC will rotate the DC motor in
clockwise or anticlockwise direction (like Right, left, forward, reverse and stop). Power
supply unit give +5 volt DC supply applied to Bluetooth receiver module, microcontroller
and L293DIC
 Fig1.Block Diagram of Model
Working:

Voice signals are given with the help of android app. Voice is recognized with the help
of android base voice application. Bluetooth HC-05 is used for serial transmission.
Microcontroller is used to interface between motors and voice recognition system.
Battery is used to supply current to the motor.

Fig2.FlowDiagram

When the voice is recognized, the wheelchair will move in that direction by giving
commands to the wheelchair. This commands are transferred to the wheelchair using
electrical signal which are used the drive left and right motor of the wheelchair. There are
basically two motors connected to the left and right wheels of the wheelchair. The electrical
signals are transferred to those motors using some hardware ports, called communication
port. The voice commands which are used to move the wheelchair are like left, right, forward
and reverse etc. Two wheels are used in the wheelchair for proper balancing. The movement
of the wheels is controlled by DC motors which are attached to the wheelchair.

The wheelchair directions and movement possible are given as follow.

Fig3.Directions
Android App Voice Control Robot for Arduino:

To control the whole set up through our voice command we would need an android app which we
can easily control through voice commands and navigation keys.

Fig 4: Bluetooth voice control android app

Fig5: Connecting Bluetooth

h) Results and Conclusions:

Fig13. Working Model

 The project was tested for the movement of the wheel chair using trained voice after
the design and development of the self-automated wheel chair with its various
interfacing units.

 If the requirement is forward then all the dc motors are provided with 5V and
submitted in forwarding directions for linear progression.

 If the requirement is backwards then all the dc motors are provided with 5V and
moved in reversed tracks for linear movement.

 If the condition is to turn right then the right dc motors are suspended and the left dc
motors are provided with 5V and the wheelchair progress in right direction.

 If the condition is to switch left then the left dc motors are suspended and the right dc
motors are provided with 5V and the wheelchair progress in left direction.

 If STOP over the voice command is said then all the dc motors are stopped.

Conclusion:

Voice controlled wheelchair has the key functionality of following voice commands.
Along with the normal methods of operations such as joystick, a novel way of controlling
the chair using a web application, will also be made available.

The proposed model uses advanced hardware which not only processes the voice but also
controls the motors, thus, reducing the number of hardware used and decreasing the cost.
However, there is also a disadvantage that it does not distinguish between a normal
conversation and a command. The problem of the recognition of commands by another
 person is minimized in a situation where the user is wearing a dynamic microphone with
a narrow filed of sound, which also partially removes the background noise and enhances
the change in the colour of pronounced commands by the user.
i) What is the innovation in the project:

The solution for the project "Voice Controlled Wheelchair for Differently Abled"
revolves around the development of a wheelchair system that responds to voice commands,
addressing the mobility challenges encountered by individuals with disabilities. Central to the
solution is the creation of a user-friendly interface capable of recognizing a diverse range of
voice commands, enabling effortless control of wheelchair movement. Advanced voice
recognition technology will be seamlessly integrated into the system, either through existing
software or custom algorithms, ensuring accurate interpretation and execution of spoken
instructions in real-time. Safety remains paramount, Usability testing, involving individuals
from the target user group, will refine the system's effectiveness and reliability. Moreover, a
focus on cost-effectiveness and scalability will ensure accessibility to a broader user base.
Ultimately, this solution aims to empower individuals with mobility impairments, enhancing
their independence and overall quality of life through intuitive wheelchair control via voice
commands.

j) Scope for future work:

 Refined Voice Commands: Making it understands more words and accents for
smoother control.

 Easier Joystick Navigation: Improving the joystick interface for effortless

manoeuvring.

 Smart Navigation: Adding features to help it find the best routes and avoid obstacles.

 Integration with Smart Devices: Connecting it with home gadgets for seamless
control.

 Remote Monitoring and Assistance: Allowing caregivers to check in and help

remotely.

 Virtual Reality Training: Using VR for fun and effective practice sessions.

 Enhanced Safety Features: Adding alerts and safeguards for peace of mind.

 Continuous Improvement: Committing to ongoing development to make it Even

better over time