Taken from the article at http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?id=1960&ga=1
Atlanta (June 30, 2008) —A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.
The novel system allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues.
“This device could revolutionize the field of assistive technologies by helping individuals with severe disabilities, such as those with high-level spinal cord injuries, return to rich, active, independent and productive lives,” said Maysam Ghovanloo, an assistant professor in the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Ghovanloo developed the system with graduate student Xueliang Huo.
The tongue-operated assistive technology, called the Tongue Drive system, was described on June 29 at the 2008 Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
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1 comments:
Isn't science amazing??!!! The technology being developed through the studies at GA Tech is groundbreaking.
My cousin uses a product called SmartNav which allows her to control her computer mouse with her EYES!!!
Here's a link to see it. http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Head-Eye-Controlled-Input/SmartNAV3-AT
This has changed her life. She can operate video games now, send emails to her friends, and has regained a sense of independence. This was incredibly important for her morale.
I can't wait to see what they will come up with next!!
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