For Claudiu Hidas, the founder and CEO of Munevo, the impact of creating a wheelchair head control system wasn’t evident in such accolades as his nomination for Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. It was apparent on the face of a woman who was struggling with her previous wheelchair controls.
“After three, four turns (with Munevo DRIVE), when she was driving back to us by herself, we saw her smile and the tears flowing down her face,” Claudiu said.
For people with reduced mobility from the neck down, Munevo DRIVE provides the world’s first wheelchair head control system that uses smart glasses to translate head movements into control signals.
The frames of the glasses contain built-in sensors that calibrate to a user’s head position and range of motion within 20 seconds. From there, users can tilt or nod their head to navigate through the glasses’ display menu and choose such functions as elevating or reclining their seat.
Users raise their head to drive the wheelchair forward and lower their head to their chest to stop. Tilting one’s head to the left or right allows users to turn in those respective directions. Users can also lock the glasses to avoid moving their wheelchair when they are talking or eating.
Munevo DRIVE continues to evolve. It also allows for voice-activated navigation and control of smart phones, computers and smart home devices. Imagine changing the channel on your TV with a simple nod of the head.
For more information about Munevo, visit the official website.
Images courtesy of munevo.com.
