MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122510 A) filed by New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engineering And Technology; Ms. Banupriya S; Ms. Gayathri D; Ms. Vijayasri A; and Mrs. Hemamalini V, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'voice controlled robotic arm for physically challenged person.'
Inventor(s) include Ms. Banupriya S; Ms. Gayathri D; Ms. Vijayasri A; and Mrs. Hemamalini V.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Voice Controlled Robotic Arm for Physically Challenged Person The project "Voice Controlled Robotic Arm for Physically Challenged Person" is aimed at improving the quality of life of people with physical disabilities by giving them more independence in their da '-to-day activities. In today' s world, many prosthetic devices are either very expensive or too complicated to use, making them inaccessible for many people. Our project focuses on solving this problem by developing a low-cost, lightweight, and easy-to-use robotic arm that can be controlled entirely. through voice commands. With this system, users can simply speak to perform actions like holding, lifting, rotating, and releasing objects, without needing any physical effort. The design of the robotic arm is based on affordable components such as a speech recognition module, a microcontroller, servo motors, and 3D-printed parts. The 3D-printed structure makes the arm lightweight, customizable, and easy to repair. Servo motors are used to control movements of the arm, while the microcontroller processes the user's spoken instructions and converts them into mechanical actions. The use of voice recognition technology makes the system simple and user-friendly, especially for people who may not be able to use complex controls. To ensure safety and reliabiiity, the robotic arm includes features like collision avoidance and an emergency stop function. The design is modular, meaning that parts such as the hand, elbow, or shoulder can be replaced or upgraded individually without needing to change the eritire device. Additionally, the system has the ability to learn and adapt to the user's common commands, improving grip strength and motion patterns over time. This makes the arm more personalized and efficient for each user. Beyond the technical aspects, the project has a strong social purpose. It reduces the dependence of differently abled individuals on caregivers, increases their independence, and gives them more confidence in their daily lives. Since the arm is affordable and made from widely available components, it can also benetit people in rural areas, developing countries, or lowincome communities where access to advanced medical devices is limited. The expected outcome of the project is a functional and affordable assistive device that not only restores mobility but also empowers differently abled people by bridging the gap between disability and ability. The novelty of the project lies in its combination of voice-controlled operation, modular design, and low-cost production. With these features, the robotic arm also has strong potential for patent filing and further development for use in healthcare, rehabilitation, and other related fields."
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