IoT based enabling home automation system for individuals with diverse disabilities

Abstract

This paper addresses the challenges faced by individuals with impairments, focusing on their specific needs. Moreover, the insights from this study can be applied to individuals who have encountered accidents or various similar circumstances. The primary objective of this endeavor is to mitigate their discomfort. The project demonstrates the creation of an affordable machine control system utilizing IoT technology. This system incorporates functionalities such as speech control and hand gestures, making it beneficial for people with impairments. The Internet of Things (IoT) pertains to the interconnectedness of electronic devices, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity among machines, vehicles, structures, and other entities. This connectivity enables the gathering and sharing of data.The application of IoT technology in this undertaking facilitates wireless control of devices via internet connectivity. The project employs a Node MCU development board as the central computing module. Furthermore, the project envisions an interface that empowers users through voice commands and hand gestures, accessible through a dedicated app. The MIT Software Inventor employs an online speech-to-text infrastructure to enable speech control. The system listens for the user's vocal commands and recognizes hand angular positions. Upon detecting specific predefined phrases, corresponding actions are triggered to activate or deactivate the machines. The innovative aspect of this concept lies in its ability to empower differently-abled individuals to effortlessly control machines through voice commands and hand gestures. The proposed system extends its applications to the industrial sector, streamlining machinery management and enhancing personnel control. This app-based interface can be accessed from any global location, further enhancing its accessibility and usability.

Keywords

• Arduino Uno
• IoT
• MIT
• Node MCU