Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'A Smart Assistive Wheelchair System Using Multimodal Human Interaction, Obstacle Avoidance And Remote Monitoring' Filed by Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute Of Engineering And Technology

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541134558 A) filed by Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Dec. 31, 2025, for 'a smart assistive wheelchair system using multimodal human interaction, obstacle avoidance and remote monitoring.'

Inventor(s) include Balingan Sangameshwar; Ganta Siddhartha Reddy; Jitendra Kancharla; Greeshmanth Vallapuri; and Vepur Anurag Reddy.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a smart assistive wheelchair system that enables intuitive, hands-free operation using hand gestures and voice commands. The system comprises a video input device (110), an audio input device (130), a processing unit (120), and a communication module (140) for transmitting control signals to a wheelchair-mounted controller (150). A motor driver module (160) actuates motors (170) to control wheelchair movement. An ultrasonic sensing module (180) detects obstacles and ensures safe navigation, while an imaging module (190) provides real-time remote monitoring. The invention enhances mobility, safety, and independence for physically challenged users through multimodal interaction and intelligent control."

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