Tongue Drive System Lets Persons With Disabilities Operate Powered Wheelchairs, Computers

Monday, June 30, 2008 - 09:21 in Mathematics & Economics

A new assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues. The Tongue Drive system, developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.

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