Design and development of optic controller for domestic appliances to assist paralytic

High tech, newly developed devices are being inserted into patients' bodies to assist them in resuming normal activities, particularly individuals with paralysis, such as quadriplegics, who face significant challenges due to physical limitations. The development of a device to support those affected by paralysis has become essential. Moreover, many individuals are increasingly inclined to digitize their daily routines to minimize physical exertion. The concept involves designing an assistive device that enables users to control everyday items with minimal physical effort, allowing home electrical appliances to be automated through a simple eyelid blink. Although various prototypes have been developed in the past, most have proven either unoriginal or difficult to operate. This initiative aims to develop a compact, user-friendly, webcam-based home automation system capable of controlling household electrical appliances efficiently. Additionally, this will reduce energy use and allow a disabled patient to control the lights and fans on their own. The setup uses a webcam which is programmed using AI technology to trace the blink count. The blink count is transferred to both the appliances through Wi-fi connection in which it checks for its compatible programmed values and the respective appliance is controlled by the relay module accordingly. It is to be noted that this innovation offers significant improvement in the lives of individuals with paralysis and ensures a higher accuracy rate compared to existing devices.