In Taxila, a 19-year-old student has come up with an invention that could change the way people with disabilities experience mobility. Muhammad Subhan has designed a smartphone application that lets users drive a car through simple hand gestures.
The system works by pairing the app with a small device installed inside the vehicle. Once connected, the driver can make specific finger movements, which the app instantly translates into steering and control commands. In effect, the phone becomes a remote driving tool—without the need for traditional controls.
Subhan says his idea is aimed primarily at people who struggle to use conventional driving methods. With proper support from the government or automotive industry, he believes the app could be refined and eventually launched on a commercial scale.
“Technology should reduce barriers and make life easier,” Subhan explained, emphasizing that innovations are most valuable when they address everyday challenges.
Industry observers have also welcomed the initiative, noting that projects like this highlight Pakistan’s untapped potential in inclusive technology. Experts argue that if given resources and mentorship, such youth-driven solutions could not only empower marginalized groups but also strengthen the country’s standing in global tech innovation.
For now, Subhan’s app remains a prototype—but one that signals how passion and ingenuity, even from a teenager, can pave the way for more accessible mobility.
