Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P

Subesh · 02-03-2008

An interesting article about scientists trying to develop tongue controlled wheelchairs. Really Interesting. Give me your feedback.

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http://www.sourfizz.com/2008/02/03/tongue-controlled-wheelchair

Scientists are currently working on new technology that allows wheelchairs to be controlled by one’s tongue. Should their efforts pay off in a working prototype, this would provide unprecedented freedom to severely disabled people. Currently, they are targeting an electric wheelchair that responds to eight different flicks of the tongue, where a small microphone located in the ear will be capable of detecting each tongue movement while a computer converts them into various commands such as start, stop, and turn. Sounds like a program that ought to receive more funding so that it can roll out faster. Hopefully the final product won’t be a financial burden on the intended users.

Jerlene · 02-04-2008

Doesn't surprise me. They already have one that's controlled by blowing air into it.

Subesh · 02-05-2008

They do? Please share?.:P I'm interested on seeing articles related to this.

Jerlene · 02-07-2008

I'll find a good article on it when I have some time but I think this was a good one: Mind-controlled Wheelchair No Longer Science Fiction - SlashGear
It was about a mind-controlled wheelchair.

Subesh · 02-07-2008

Very interesting read Jerlene. Nice FIND!

StarLab · 02-07-2008

Not to mention the man who masters this wheelchair will never be without a date... ;)

02-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
Subesh Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 249	Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P An interesting article about scientists trying to develop tongue controlled wheelchairs. Really Interesting. Give me your feedback. Code: http://www.sourfizz.com/2008/02/03/tongue-controlled-wheelchair Scientists are currently working on new technology that allows wheelchairs to be controlled by one’s tongue. Should their efforts pay off in a working prototype, this would provide unprecedented freedom to severely disabled people. Currently, they are targeting an electric wheelchair that responds to eight different flicks of the tongue, where a small microphone located in the ear will be capable of detecting each tongue movement while a computer converts them into various commands such as start, stop, and turn. Sounds like a program that ought to receive more funding so that it can roll out faster. Hopefully the final product won’t be a financial burden on the intended users.

02-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
Jerlene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 1,178	Re: Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P Doesn't surprise me. They already have one that's controlled by blowing air into it. __________________ Personal Blog manual Directory Submission Service

02-05-2008	#3 (permalink)
Subesh Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 249	Re: Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P They do? Please share?.:P I'm interested on seeing articles related to this.

02-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
Jerlene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 1,178	Re: Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P I'll find a good article on it when I have some time but I think this was a good one: Mind-controlled Wheelchair No Longer Science Fiction - SlashGear It was about a mind-controlled wheelchair. __________________ Personal Blog manual Directory Submission Service

02-07-2008	#5 (permalink)
Subesh Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 249	Re: Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P Very interesting read Jerlene. Nice FIND!

02-07-2008	#6 (permalink)
StarLab Forum Management Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,464	Re: Tongue Controlled Wheelchair...Wow:P Not to mention the man who masters this wheelchair will never be without a date... ;) __________________ Larry [DarkStar Retro Project] - A world wide search for ultra-rare software. "Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself!" --Terry Pratchett ---- Gorgeous On Life - The world from a Cat's point of view!

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