Active movement-assistive devices aim to increase the quality of life for patients with
neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This technology requires interaction between the user and …

In order to assist physically handicapped persons, we developed a voice controlled
wheelchair. The user can control the wheelchair by voice commands, such as" susume (run …

A vital perception in designing human–machine interfaces for people with disabilities is
hands-free control. It is important in setting up communication among a machine and the …

Joystick is the most common wheelchair controlling interface, however, it might not be
applicable for cases of severely disabled people, for example quadriplegic users. The few …

Recent research studies showed that brain-controlled systems/devices are breakthrough
technology. Such devices can provide disabled people with the power to control the …

At present, an electrical wheelchair cannot meet the needs of patients, like paralyzed
patients, who spend most of their time on beds. This paper presents the control system of a …

In general, the people with physical disability come from many reasons such as injury from
accident, age and health problems. Therefore, wheelchair is needed to use when …

This study evaluated the performance of two alternate computer access methods that could
be used for two-dimensional cursor control. The first method, ACC/sEMG, integrates head …

This paper presents a hands-free head-movement gesture classification system using a
neural network employing the magnified gradient function (MGF) algorithm. The MGF …

This paper develops a functional voice activated wheelchair. Various interfaces to control
powered wheelchair are proposed. Since the voice is the most natural communication ways …