MUMBAI, India, June 16 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611055118 A) filed by Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on April 30, for 'hand gesture controlled wheelchair.'
Inventor(s) include Vivek Kumar; Navneet Kashyap; Deepanshu Tyagi; and Dr. Alka Verma.
The application for the patent was published on June 5, under issue no. 23/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention provides a hand gesture-controlled wheelchair system, utilizing an accelerometer-based sensor to detect hand movements, a microcontroller to process sensor data, and a wireless communication module to transmit commands to a motor driver circuit. This system enables intuitive and responsive wheelchair navigation, enhancing mobility for individuals with physical disabilities. The invention is cost-effective, user-friendly, and incorporates safety features to prevent accidental movements."
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