Brainwaves Controlling System Implemented on Ambulatory Assistive Device
Details of the organization
Name *
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University
Country *
Malaysia
Website (URL)
http://fet.mmu.edu.my
Type *
Others
Information about the project
Project title *
Brainwaves Controlling System Implemented on Ambulatory Assistive Device
Title acronym
BCSAAD
Description *
According to the World Health Organization, number of disabled personnel increase annually. Our innovation is aimed to enable all the immobilized disabled personnel especially for those who suffered from quadruple amputation and neuromuscular disease to regain their mobility. In this innovation, we introduce a wheelchair type ambulatory assistive device which can be directly controlled by human brainwaves. This ambulatory assistive device is equipped with enhancement features in the entire control system to provide comprehensive assistance for the users. Overall, this invention has filed with patents and copyrights; journal and conference papers have been accepted; won several national and international awards.
Project website
http://fet.mmu.edu.my/research/ehealth/video/Brainwave_Short_Video.mp4
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Malaysia
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/06/2011
to
01/06/2017
Partners
PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre Melaka, Malaysia Deakin University, Australia Putra Specialist Hospital, Malaysia National Medical Research Registrar Neurotech (M) Sdn Bhd YIM Technology Resources Sdn Bhd
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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E-health
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Project type *
Project
