Tongue Drive system lets persons with disabilities operate powered wheelchairs, computers
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 10:07
in Mathematics & Economics
Georgia Tech assistant professor Maysam Ghovanloo (left) points to a small magnet attached to graduate student Xueliang Huo's tongue that allows him to operate a computer mouse and powered wheelchair. Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.