INDEX

CONTENTS
PAGENO

DESCRIPTION

LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
1.1 Brainwaves
1.2 EEG (Detection of
brain waves)

CHAPTER 2

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
2.1 Wheel chair- motors used
2.2 EEG Headset
2.3 Arduino interfacing

rcuit CHAPTER 3

CODE IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 Introduction
3.2 WINAVR
3.3 Procedure
3.4 Code

CHAPTER 4

RESULTS
Applications
Advantages
Conclusion
References

BRAINWAVE CONTROLLED WHEELCHAIR

Abstract:
One of our biggest fears is being trapped in small, enclosed spaces. Now
imagine being trapped inside of your own body. This fully paralyzing condition may
not be common, but partial paralysis is a very real problem. However, the
advancements in neuro technology in the area of brain-computer interfaces may
finally allow patients suffering from some form of paralysis to live more independent
lives.
A brain-computer interface (BCI) allows the brain to communicate with an
external device. It converts the users thoughts into actions executed by a computer.
The brain emits specific signals associated with the intent which in this case involves
this

electrical

activity

is

measured

in

voltage

differences

using

an

Electroencephalogram, or EEG technology. EEG technology is a way to measure the

brains electrical activity. Thought-controlled wheelchairs are still in the research and
development phase. Once the thought-controlled wheelchair moves past the R&D
phase, it is expected to be useful in the rehabilitation and support of paralyzed
individuals. Brain-computer interfaces such as the wheelchair will allow people to
interact and communicate more with their surroundings without having to rely entirely
on others.
Keywords : Brain-computer interface (BCI), Electroencephalogram (EEG)