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Tongue controller for your computer

September 4, 2008

Further to my previous article on controlling computers and special software (”Releasing the music in your head), comes another innovative way to help the disabled realize creativity with computers: by using one’s tongue.

 

Maysam Ghovanloo demonstrates the use of the Tongue Drive System

Maysam Ghovanloo demonstrates the use of the Tongue Drive System

 

 

“The tireless tongue already controls taste and speech, helps kiss and swallow and fights germs. Now scientists hope to add one more ability to the mouthy muscle, and turn it into a computer control pad.”

Georgia Tech’s assistant professor Maysam Ghovanloo leads the team’s researchers in this Tongue Drive System. (via Yahoo news)

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