A 19-year-old second-year mechanical engineering student from Taxila has developed a cell phone application that allows a car to be driven using hand gestures, which he believes will help people with disabilities drive.
Muhammad Subhan said that a small device, installed in the car enables full control through a mobile phone, transmits commands to the vehicle with simple finger movements.
He said the purpose of this innovation is to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to drive independently using gesture-based mobile control.
Subhan expressed hope that, with support from the government or the automotive industry, his innovation could be further refined and prepared for commercial use.
Earlier this year, a team of postgraduate students from NED University successfully developed a self-driving car capable of reaching assigned destinations autonomously, a technology already in use globally.
The team emphasized that the vehicle is designed to navigate Pakistan’s challenging road conditions, detecting and responding to potholes and uneven surfaces. Their faculty supervisor highlighted the broader potential of this technology, suggesting its application in intercity transport and integration into heavy vehicles, buses, and coaches.
