Assistive Device Projects for Final Year
Assistive Technology & Assistive Device Projects 2026 — Bangalore's Best AT Project CentreProjectsatBangalore offers 60+ IEEE 2025–2026 Assistive Technology and Assistive Device project topics for BE, M.Tech Biomedical Engineering, ECE and EEE students — covering Smart Wheelchairs, Myoelectric Prosthetics, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices, Blind Navigation Systems, Digital Hearing Aids, Rehabilitation Exoskeletons, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), Wearable IoT Health Monitors, Rehabilitation Robotics and AI-powered Vision Assistance using MATLAB Simulink, Arduino/STM32, Raspberry Pi, Python (OpenCV, TensorFlow, MediaPipe), BCI2000/EEGlab, SOLIDWORKS/CATIA and ROS.
Every Assistive Technology project includes an IEEE/ScienceDirect 2025–2026 base paper, simulation output or working prototype, circuit schematic, university-format report (VTU, Anna University, JNTU, Manipal), PPT presentation and expert viva Q&A on assistive device design, signal processing, human-machine interaction and biomedical regulations (IEC 60601, ISO 9999).
Assistive Technology Domains Available — 6 Topics Each
- Smart Wheelchair Control Systems
- Myoelectric & Bionic Prosthetics
- AAC Communication Devices
- Blind & Low Vision Navigation
- Digital Hearing Aids & Deaf Technology
- Lower Limb Exoskeletons
- EEG Brain-Computer Interface
- Wearable IoT Health & Fall Detection
- Rehabilitation Robotics
- AI Vision Assistance Systems
Assistive Technology Project Ideas
What You Get With Every Assistive Technology ProjectIEEE / ScienceDirect Base Paper
2025–2026 paper from IEEE TNSRE, IEEE TBME, Sensors, J. NeuroEngineering or Disability & Rehab: AT.
Prototype or Simulation
Working hardware prototype or full MATLAB/Python simulation with output screenshots and videos.
Circuit & CAD Design
Proteus schematic, SOLIDWORKS/CATIA 3D mechanical design for prosthetics and exoskeletons.
University-Format Report
VTU, Anna University, JNTU, Manipal, SRM format — synopsis, chapters, references and appendix.
Viva Q&A Preparation
Domain-specific viva questions on EMG processing, EEG classification, BCI paradigms and IEC 60601.
International University Alignment
Topics aligned with MIT Media Lab, Imperial College, ETH Zürich and Johns Hopkins AT research tracks.
Assistive Technology Project for Education
Simulation Tools & Hardware PlatformsIndustry-standard tools for IEEE Assistive Technology and Biomedical Device projects — signal processing, embedded systems, AI/ML, mechanical CAD and robotics platforms.
MATLAB Simulink
Arduino / ESP32
Raspberry Pi 5
Python
OpenCV
TensorFlow / MediaPipe
BCI2000
EEGlab / OpenBCI
SOLIDWORKS
CATIA V5
Proteus
ROS / ROS2
Unity / AR Rehab
STM32 / NRF52
2026 Assistive Technology Project Topics
60+ IEEE and ScienceDirect 2025–2026 Assistive Device project titles across 10 domains — each with simulation/prototype, circuit design, base paper, report, PPT and expert viva support.
01Smart Wheelchair Control Systems
EMG · Eye Gaze · Voice · Gesture · Obstacle Avoidance · Autonomous Navigation
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Smart Wheelchairs | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | EMG-Based Gesture-Controlled Intelligent Wheelchair With Obstacle Avoidance Using Arduino and Ultrasonic Sensors | Arduino, MATLAB, EMG Sensor, Ultrasonic |
| 02 | Eye Gaze-Controlled Motorised Wheelchair Using Pupil Detection via OpenCV and Raspberry Pi for Tetraplegic Users | Raspberry Pi, Python, OpenCV, Camera Module |
| 03 | EEG P300-Based Brain-Controlled Wheelchair Navigation Using BCI2000 and BLE Communication Module | BCI2000, OpenBCI, Arduino, BLE |
| 04 | Autonomous Wheelchair Path Planning Using ROS, SLAM and LiDAR for Indoor Mobility of Physically Disabled | ROS, LiDAR, Raspberry Pi, SLAM (GMapping) |
| 05 | Voice-Command Wheelchair Control With NLP Intent Recognition Using Python SpeechRecognition and ESP32 | Python, ESP32, SpeechRecognition, gTTS |
| 06 | Head Movement-Based Wheelchair Control Using IMU MPU6050 and Fuzzy Logic Controller for Spinal Cord Injury Patients | Arduino, MPU6050, MATLAB Fuzzy Toolbox |
02Prosthetics & Orthotics
Myoelectric · EMG Pattern Recognition · Tactile Feedback · 3D-Printed Prosthetics · Active Ankle-Foot Orthosis
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Prosthetics & Orthotics | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | Myoelectric Prosthetic Hand With CNN-Based EMG Pattern Recognition for 6-DOF Finger-Level Grasp Classification | MATLAB, Python, EMG Myo Band, STM32, Servo |
| 08 | 3D-Printed Below-Elbow Prosthetic Arm With Tactile Feedback Using Force Sensor and Vibrotactile Actuator | SOLIDWORKS, Arduino, Force Sensor, Vibration Motor |
| 09 | EMG-Controlled Wrist Prosthesis With LDA Classifier for Real-Time Motion Intention Decoding Using Arduino | Arduino, MATLAB, Surface EMG Electrode |
| 10 | Active Ankle-Foot Orthosis With PID Torque Control for Foot-Drop Rehabilitation Using BLDC Motor and IMU | MATLAB Simulink, STM32, BLDC Motor, IMU |
| 11 | Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Rehabilitation With Pneumatic Actuators and Force Myography Sensing | Arduino, Pneumatic Pump, Force Myography, Silicone |
| 12 | AI-Powered Gait Phase Detection for Powered Prosthetic Knee Using IMU and LSTM Neural Network | Python (TensorFlow, LSTM), IMU MPU9250, Raspberry Pi |
03AAC Communication Devices
Eye Gaze · Sign Language Translation · Speech Synthesis · Symbol-Based AAC · Brain Speller
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — AAC Devices | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Eye Gaze Communication Device for ALS Patients Using Pupil Tracking (OpenCV/MediaPipe) and Text-to-Speech Synthesis | Python, OpenCV, MediaPipe, Raspberry Pi, pyttsx3 |
| 14 | Real-Time Indian Sign Language to Speech Conversion Using CNN and Hand Landmark Detection via MediaPipe | Python, TensorFlow, MediaPipe, gTTS, Raspberry Pi |
| 15 | EEG P300 Brain Speller for Non-Verbal Communication Using SSVEP Paradigm and OpenBCI Headset | BCI2000, OpenBCI Cyton, MATLAB, Python |
| 16 | Low-Cost Symbol-Based AAC Tablet App With Word Prediction for Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Android and NLP | Android Studio, Python (NLTK), Raspberry Pi 5 |
| 17 | EMG-Based Tongue-Movement Controlled AAC Interface for Locked-In Syndrome Patients | MATLAB, Surface EMG, Arduino, SVM Classifier |
| 18 | Eyeblink-Controlled Morse Code Communication Device for Paralysis Using EOG Signals and Arduino | Arduino, EOG Electrode, Python, MATLAB |
04Blind Navigation & Low Vision Aids
Smart Stick · GPS · Ultrasonic · Object Detection · Indoor Navigation · Braille Display
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Blind Navigation | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | IoT-Enabled Smart Blind Navigation Stick With Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection, GPS Tracking and Haptic-Audio Feedback | Arduino, GPS NEO-6M, Ultrasonic, Vibration Motor |
| 20 | AI Object Recognition and Scene Description Wearable for Visually Impaired Using YOLOv8 and Raspberry Pi | Raspberry Pi, Python, YOLOv8, Camera, eSpeak |
| 21 | Indoor Navigation System for Blind Users Using BLE Beacon Triangulation, IMU and Audio Turn-by-Turn Guidance | Raspberry Pi, BLE Beacons, IMU, Python, pyttsx3 |
| 22 | Smart Glasses for Blind With Real-Time Text Reading (OCR) and Currency Recognition Using Raspberry Pi and Tesseract | Raspberry Pi, Tesseract OCR, Python, Camera Module |
| 23 | Refreshable Braille Display With Bluetooth and Android App for Accessibility in E-Books and Smartphones | Arduino, Piezo Braille Actuators, Android Studio, BT |
| 24 | Staircase and Pothole Detection Wearable for Visually Impaired Using Depth Camera and Audio Alert | Intel RealSense D435, Raspberry Pi, Python, OpenCV |
05Hearing Aids & Deaf Technology
Digital Hearing Aid · Noise Cancellation · Vibrotactile · Speech Enhancement · Lip Reading AI
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Hearing Aids | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | AI-Powered Digital Hearing Aid With Deep Learning-Based Background Noise Suppression Using TMS320 DSP | MATLAB, TI DSP TMS320, Python (DeepFilterNet) |
| 26 | Real-Time Speech Enhancement for Hearing Aid Using Wiener Filter and LMS Adaptive Algorithm on STM32 | MATLAB, STM32, MEMS Microphone, DSP |
| 27 | Vibrotactile Bone-Conduction Hearing Device for Profound Deaf Using Piezo Actuator and Voice-to-Vibration Encoding | Arduino, MEMS Mic, Piezo Actuator, MATLAB |
| 28 | Lip-Reading AI Communication Aid for Deaf-Mute Using CNN-LSTM and Smartphone Camera | Python, TensorFlow, MediaPipe, Android (Kotlin) |
| 29 | Sound Event Detection and Classification Alert System for Deaf (Doorbell, Alarm, Baby Cry) Using CNN on Edge AI | Raspberry Pi, Python, TensorFlow Lite, Microphone |
| 30 | Directional Hearing Aid With Binaural Beamforming and Head-Tracking Using IMU for Cocktail-Party Noise Rejection | MATLAB, Dual MEMS Mic Array, IMU, STM32 |
06Exoskeletons & Powered Orthoses
Lower Limb · Upper Limb · Stroke Rehab · Gait Assistance · EMG-Driven · Gravity Compensation
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Exoskeletons | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | EMG-Driven Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Gait Assistance in Stroke Rehabilitation Using Admittance Control | MATLAB Simulink, STM32, EMG, BLDC, IMU |
| 32 | Gravity-Compensated Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Shoulder Rehabilitation With Impedance Control and Torque Sensing | MATLAB, Dynamixel Servo, Force/Torque Sensor, ROS |
| 33 | Soft Wearable Knee Exoskeleton With Pneumatic McKibben Actuators for Elderly Stair-Climbing Assistance | Arduino, Pneumatic Valve, Pressure Sensor, IMU |
| 34 | Powered Ankle Exoskeleton With Gait Phase Detection for Drop-Foot Correction in Hemiplegia Patients | MATLAB Simulink, IMU, EMG, STM32, BLDC Motor |
| 35 | EEG-Triggered Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Motor-Imagery BCI-Based Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury | BCI2000, OpenBCI, MATLAB, Dynamixel, ROS |
| 36 | 3D-Printed Paediatric Hand Exoskeleton for Cerebral Palsy Finger Therapy With Force Feedback Control | SOLIDWORKS, Arduino, Force Sensor, Servo, Python |
07Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
EEG · P300 · SSVEP · Motor Imagery · ECoG · Neural Decoding · Closed-Loop Neurofeedback
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — BCI | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | SSVEP-Based BCI for Smart Home Appliance Control Using Power Spectral Density and CCA Classification | BCI2000, OpenBCI, MATLAB (EEGlab), Python |
| 38 | Motor Imagery EEG Classification for Rehabilitation Using CSP Feature Extraction and SVM on OpenBCI Cyton Board | MATLAB, EEGlab, Python (scikit-learn), OpenBCI |
| 39 | P300 Speller BCI for Paralysis Communication Using ERP Detection and Deep Learning on BCI2000 Platform | BCI2000, OpenBCI, Python (CNN), MATLAB |
| 40 | EEG-Based Emotion Recognition for Adaptive Assistive Systems Using DEAP Dataset and CNN-LSTM Classifier | Python (TensorFlow), DEAP Dataset, EEGlab, MATLAB |
| 41 | Closed-Loop EEG Neurofeedback System for ADHD and Attention Training Using OpenBCI and Real-Time Brainwave Visualisation | OpenBCI, Python, BrainFlow SDK, Unity |
| 42 | Hybrid BCI Combining EEG Motor Imagery and EOG for Robotic Arm Control in Assistive Applications | MATLAB, EEGlab, OpenBCI, ROS, Robotic Arm |
08Wearable IoT Assistive Devices
Fall Detection · Tremor Monitoring · Epilepsy Alert · Vital Signs · GPS Tracker · Smart Gloves
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Wearable IoT | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | IoT-Based Fall Detection Wearable for Elderly Using IMU Threshold and ML Classifier With GSM Emergency Alert | Arduino, MPU6050, GSM SIM800, Python, Firebase |
| 44 | Parkinson's Tremor Monitoring Smartband With BLE and Cloud Dashboard Using Accelerometer and Adaptive Filter | nRF52, MPU6050, Python, MATLAB, Firebase IoT |
| 45 | Epilepsy Seizure Detection Wearable Using EEG and Accelerometer Fusion With Edge AI Alert on ESP32 | ESP32, EEG (ADS1299), IMU, TensorFlow Lite |
| 46 | Smart Glove for Sign Language Recognition With Flex Sensors, IMU and BLE for Deaf-Blind Communication | Arduino, Flex Sensor, MPU6050, BLE, Android App |
| 47 | Wearable Continuous Glucose Monitor Companion with Alert and Trend Prediction Using LSTM on Raspberry Pi | Raspberry Pi, CGM Sensor, Python (LSTM), Firebase |
| 48 | GPS-Enabled Dementia Wandering Prevention Wristband With Geo-Fence Alert and Caregiver App | ESP32, GPS NEO-8M, GSM, Android Studio, Firebase |
09Rehabilitation Robotics
End-Effector · Cable-Driven · Parallel Robot · Stroke Recovery · Gait Training · Serious Gaming
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Rehabilitation Robotics | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | End-Effector Wrist Rehabilitation Robot With Compliant Impedance Control and Biofeedback for Post-Stroke Patients | MATLAB Simulink, ROS, Dynamixel Servo, Force Sensor |
| 50 | Cable-Driven Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot With Workspace Analysis and Force Transparency Control | MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, ROS, Servo Driver, Load Cell |
| 51 | Gait Training Treadmill Robot With Partial Body Weight Support and Adaptive Speed Controller for Stroke Recovery | MATLAB Simulink, STM32, IMU, Force Platform, BLDC |
| 52 | Serious Gaming Rehabilitation Platform Using Unity AR and Finger Tracking for Hand Therapy Engagement | Unity, Leap Motion / MediaPipe, Python, Raspberry Pi |
| 53 | Hybrid Soft-Rigid Ankle Rehabilitation Robot With Position/Force Dual-Loop Control and IoT Patient Monitoring | ROS, Arduino, Hydraulic Actuator, F/T Sensor, Firebase |
| 54 | Teleoperated Rehabilitation Robotic Arm With Haptic Feedback for Remote Physiotherapy Using ROS and 5G | ROS, Haptic Glove, Dynamixel, Raspberry Pi, 5G Module |
10AI Vision Assistance Systems
Object Detection · Face Recognition · Emotion AI · Reading Aid · Low Vision Enhancement · AR Overlay
| # | IEEE 2026 Project Title — Vision Assistance AI | Tools & Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Smart Low-Vision Aid With Real-Time Object Detection, Magnification and High-Contrast Enhancement Using YOLOv8 on Edge | Raspberry Pi, YOLOv8, Python, OpenCV, eSpeak |
| 56 | Emotion and Facial Expression Recognition Assistive Tool for Autism Using CNN and Webcam with Real-Time Verbal Label | Python, TensorFlow, MediaPipe, OpenCV, pyttsx3 |
| 57 | AR Smart Glasses for Visual Field Loss With Peripheral-to-Central Image Remapping Using OpenCV and Unity | Unity, OpenCV, Raspberry Pi, Camera, IMU |
| 58 | AI Reading Assistant for Dyslexic Children With Text Simplification, TTS and Word Highlighting Using NLP | Python (Transformers/HuggingFace), gTTS, Tkinter, RPi |
| 59 | Color Identification Wearable for Color-Blind Users Using TCS3200 Color Sensor With Audio Feedback on Arduino | Arduino, TCS3200, Buzzer / Earphone, Android App |
| 60 | Nighttime Scene Understanding Wearable Using Thermal Camera and Edge AI for Visually Impaired Outdoor Mobility | FLIR Lepton, Raspberry Pi, Python, TensorFlow Lite |
Titles are aligned with IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE), IEEE TBME, Sensors (MDPI), Disability & Rehabilitation: AT, and IEEE EMBC 2026. Contact us for full base-paper PDF, simulation files, circuit diagrams and prototype implementation guide.
International Universities Actively Researching Assistive Technology
MIT Media Lab – USAE14 Fund AT Projects: robotic prosthetics, AAC, BCI — affiliated research tools: Python, ROS, OpenBCI.
Imperial College London – UKHamlyn Centre: soft exoskeletons, surgical robotics, wearable sensors — MATLAB, ROS, CATIA.
ETH Zürich – SwitzerlandSensory-Motor Systems Lab: gait exoskeletons, BCI wheelchairs — MATLAB, Simulink, ROS.
Johns Hopkins APL – USAModular Prosthetic Limb (MPL): myoelectric multi-DOF prosthetics — MATLAB, Python, EMG.
Delft University of Technology – NetherlandsBioMechanical Engineering: cable-driven rehab robots, wearable orthotics — SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB.
University of Melbourne – AustraliaBionics Institute: cochlear implants, retinal prosthetics, auditory BCI — MATLAB, Python.
Carnegie Mellon University – USARISS + CREATE Lab: AI vision aids, robotic assistive systems — Python, TensorFlow, ROS.
University of Toronto – CanadaToronto Rehab / KITE Research Institute: smart wheelchairs, AAC, wearable fall detection.
Tohoku University – JapanHAL Exoskeleton Research: cybernics, neuromuscular rehab — MATLAB, EMG, ROS.
KU Leuven – BelgiumDepartment of Mechanical Engineering: soft exogloves, BCI rehabilitation — MATLAB, OpenBCI.
NTU SingaporeCognitive Engineering Group: EEG-BCI, assistive robots, IoT wearable monitoring — Python, ROS.
IIT Bombay / IIT Delhi – IndiaProsthetics, BCI, smart wheelchairs, low-cost AT for Indian context — MATLAB, Arduino, Python.
Assistive Technology Program
Frequently Asked QuestionsTop IEEE 2026 topics include: Gesture-Controlled Smart Wheelchair using EMG and Raspberry Pi, Myoelectric Prosthetic Arm with CNN EMG Pattern Recognition, Eye Gaze AAC Device using OpenCV/MediaPipe, YOLOv8 Object Recognition for Blind Navigation, SSVEP BCI for Smart Home Control, Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Stroke Rehab, Fall Detection Wearable using IMU and Edge AI, and Sign Language to Speech Conversion using TensorFlow and MediaPipe.
MATLAB Simulink (signal processing, control systems), Python (OpenCV, TensorFlow, MediaPipe, scikit-learn, BrainFlow), Arduino/ESP32/STM32 (embedded prototyping), Raspberry Pi (edge AI, GPIO), BCI2000 and EEGlab/OpenBCI (EEG/BCI), SOLIDWORKS/CATIA (prosthetics and exoskeleton CAD), ROS/ROS2 (rehabilitation robots), Unity (AR rehabilitation gaming), and Proteus (circuit simulation).
Yes. All reports, synopses and presentations are prepared per VTU, Anna University, JNTU, SRM, Manipal and autonomous college formats with customised chapter structure, reference style (IEEE/APA) and university evaluation criteria.
Yes. Working prototypes are available for Smart Wheelchairs, Myoelectric Prosthetic Arms, AAC devices, Blind Navigation Sticks, Wearable Fall Detectors and Smart Gloves — along with embedded code, circuit schematic, demo video and university report. Contact us on WhatsApp 9591912372 for prototype pricing and timelines.
Assistive Technology Project Lab — Bangalore
Prototype development, signal processing and embedded systems lab for Assistive Technology and Biomedical Device projects — EMG/EEG workstations, Arduino/Raspberry Pi benches, 3D printing for prosthetics, MATLAB DSP systems and exoskeleton hardware rigs.
EMG Prosthetic Arm Lab
EEG / BCI Workstation
Raspberry Pi Vision AI Rig
Arduino Wearable IoT Bench
MATLAB Simulink Control Lab
Rehab Robotics / ROS Bench