Mobilty Aid for Dirrently Abled Persons - A Case Report
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Artificial Intelligence, Mobility Assistance, Medical Devices, QuadriplegicsAbstract
The problem being addressed is the lack of suitable mobility solutions for paraplegic and quadriplegic patients, particularly those with additional disabilities such as blindness, Parkinson’s, or Alzheimer’s disease. Conventional electric wheelchairs currently on the market are inadequate for individuals who cannot operate joystick controls due to paralysis or cognitive impairments.
Quadriplegic patients, who are paralyzed in both arms and legs, struggle to perform basic tasks such as movement. Approximately 20 per 100,000 people are quadriplegic, and existing solutions do not provide the necessary independence Similarly, paraplegic patients with blindness face difficulties navigating obstacles with conventional wheelchairs, affecting around 30 per 100,000 people Additionally, Parkinson’s patients, who suffer from tremors and balance issues, cannot operate standard wheelchairs, affecting nearly 2 million people in India Alzheimer’s patients, totaling 3.69 million in India, face challenges in remembering locations during routine movements The lack of appropriate technology that addresses these specific needs results in decreased independence, lowered
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