Sustainable practices for semi-paralysed people using gesture-link paralysis glove

¹ Department of AIMLE, GRIET, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
² The Islamic university, Najaf, Iraq
³ Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
⁴ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.
⁵ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

^* Corresponding author: arelli.madhavi1988@gmail.com

Abstract

The work addresses the communication barriers experienced by semiparalyzed individuals through the introduction of the “paraglove,” a cuttingedge wearable device leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The paraglove is equipped with flex sensors, seamlessly integrated into the glove, and connected to an ESP32 microcontroller board. The flex sensors detect minimal hand gestures, allowing users to signal for crucial activities such as eating, restrooms, and signalling for emergencies. Through IoT, these gestures are translated into text messages, a process facilitated by the ESP32 microcontroller. The resulting text data is then stored and continuously updated within Google Firebase. To ensure seamless communication, the paraglove utilises the Kodular Companion application. The sustainable information is transmitted to family members or guardians through the application, enhancing the connectivity and support system for individuals with paralysis. The integration of an OLED display sensor directly on the glove provides users with real-time feedback by presenting the interpreted output. The combination of flex sensors, ESP32 microcontroller, IoT technology, Google Firebase, and Kodular Companion application simplifies communication for those facing paralysis and empowers them to engage with the world more effectively. This technological solution addresses the immediate communication needs and contributes to the overall well-being of individuals with paralysis.