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Embedded Systems • Arduino • Robotics

Arduino-Based Multi-ModeSmart Wheelchair

An assistive mobility solution developed to improve independence, safety, and convenience for elderly and physically disabled individuals. The wheelchair combines manual joystick navigation, autonomous line following, and intelligent obstacle detection into a single Arduino-powered system.

Smart Wheelchair 1
Smart Wheelchair 2
Smart Wheelchair 3
Smart Wheelchair 4

The Builders

Meet the Team

Three engineers who took this wheelchair from a sketch to a working, sensor-driven machine.

BH

M. Bilal Hashmi

AR

Abdulrehman

NM

Abdul Nafay Minhas

Project Overview

This Arduino-powered smart wheelchair demonstrates how affordable embedded systems can enhance mobility assistance. Users can manually control the wheelchair using a joystick, allow it to follow predefined paths through IR sensors, or rely on ultrasonic sensing to detect and avoid obstacles for safer navigation.

Key Features

  • Joystick-based Manual Control
  • IR Sensor Line Following
  • Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection
  • Smooth Multi-Mode Switching
  • Battery Powered Mobility
  • Affordable & Portable Design

Technologies & Hardware

#Arduino Uno#L298N Motor Driver#HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor#IR Line Tracking Sensors#Joystick Module#DC Gear Motors#Rechargeable 12V Battery

Future Enhancements

  • Bluetooth & Mobile App Control
  • Voice Command Integration
  • AI-Based Path Planning
  • GPS Tracking & Navigation
  • IoT Remote Monitoring
  • Eye Blink / Brain Signal Control

Impact

The project showcases how low-cost Arduino hardware, embedded programming, and sensor integration can be combined to create an intelligent assistive mobility solution. It demonstrates practical applications of robotics, automation, and embedded systems while promoting safer and more independent transportation for people with mobility challenges.