MouthPad turns your tongue into a wireless trackpad
Engineers are always experimenting with new ways to reinvent the computer mouse. Most new products target users seeking compact or unconventional alternatives, whether it’s a wearable ring or an origami-inspired design.
San Francisco-based company Augmental Technologies had a bigger goal – creating a device that helps people with limited mobility interact with computers more easily. The team spent years developing a mouse that can be controlled with your mouth.
We covered this project, called MouthPad, a couple of years ago, and now it’s finally available to the general public.
Not being able to interact with computers, smartphones, and other smart devices is incredibly limiting, yet many existing assistive devices are reportedly awkward, uncomfortable, or difficult to use for long periods. This challenge inspired the team at Augmental, who believe technology can help people overcome physical limitations.
MouthPad is just the first of several assistive devices the company has been...
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