Scientists at IISc Bangalore have created a eye-controlled robotic arm for disabled people who suffer from the difficulty of control of hands and feet with speaking and walking. This discovery will prove to be a boon for patients with cerebral palsy disorder.
Equipment such as a joystick, mouse or trackball are difficult to operate for people affected by physical problems. In such a situation, the robotic arm that moves with the eye gesture will be helpful for them. According to an article published in the India Science Wire magazine of the Department of Science and Technology, scientists at the Indian Institute of Sciences Bangalore have developed a non-invasive interface, equipped with a head mounted system operated by eye movements. It differs from other devices in that it is operated by webcams and computers.
Prof. who led the research Pradipta Viswas said, “People with cerebral palsy, especially students, are unable to focus on any one point of view in the visible areas due to uncontrolled activities.” He is not able to see parts of the visual field equally.
Researchers have therefore used computer vision and machine learning algorithms to analyze live feeds of each users. With this help, users will be able to pick up things and keep them moving from here to there. Presently it is being used by planting it in Chennai’s Vidyasagar institution.
