A Study on IoT-Enabled Smart Bed With Brain-Computer Interface for Elderly and Paralyzed Individuals

This research tackles a major gap in healthcare for patients with severe disabilities, especially those unable to communicate or move, such as those with paralysis. Current solutions provide minimal support and lack natural, non-verbal communication. This study introduces a smart IoT-based bed that uses advanced sensors to translate neural signals into meaningful insights. By integrating brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, the bed captures brain signals with EEG sensors, effectively translating patients' needs and emotions like discomfort or hunger. This innovation enhances communication, reducing reliance on verbal or physical cues, improving response accuracy by 40%, and increasing caregiver efficiency by 35% over conventional methods. This study highlights IoT's potential in setting a new standard for patient-centered care.