NeuroChair: IoT-Enabled Smart Wheelchair with Biomedical Sensing for Patient Safety and Mobility Support

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The NeuroChair project presents an IoTconnected smart wheelchair integrating biomedical sensing and wireless communication technologies to enhance mobility, safety, and real-time health monitoring for patients with physical disabilities, including elderly individuals and those undergoing rehabilitation. At its core, the system utilizes the ESP32 microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi, enabling seamless wireless connectivity for remote monitoring and alert notifications. NeuroChair supports independent patient mobility via a simple joystick-controlled navigation system, augmented by ultrasonic proximity sensors that prevent collisions by maintaining a safe distance from obstacles. An accelerometer-based fall detection module detects sudden shocks or abnormal movements, while an emergency pushbutton allows the user to manually request immediate assistance. Both emergency alerts and fall detection notifications are transmitted in real time to caregivers via Telegram, leveraging IoT messaging platforms over wireless networks. This smart wheelchair combines assistive mobility with wireless biomedical monitoring, prioritizing cost-effectiveness, portability, and continuous communication. Designed for use in homes, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities, NeuroChair exemplifies the role of wireless communication technologies in advancing patient-centered assistive healthcare solutions.

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