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Low-Cost Mind/Voice-Controlled Prosthetic Arm (2016 - 2017)

Overview

Objective: Develop a low-cost alternative to the $3,000 bionic arms available at hospitals.

Solution: A $30 3D-printed prosthetic arm controlled by EEG brainwaves and voice commands via mobile phones.

Hardware: 3D printing, electronics, sensors, and microcontrollers
Software: EEG signal processing, mobile app development, and voice recognition
Collaboration: Guided by Dr. Sanjay Kantaria and Dr. Vinay Jacob (orthopedic and plastic surgeons)

Awards: 1st Place and Best Innovative Project at the Gulf 3D Printing Olympiad (out of 300 participants)
Exhibitions: Presented at the BETT Show (world's largest education show) in London
Media Coverage: Featured in Khaleej Times, Gulf Today, and Cambridge Assessment's official blog
Speaking Engagements: Delivered a TEDx Talk about the project's potential in medical technology
Philanthropy: Final prototype donated to a young boy who lost his arm in an industrial accident