Assistive technologies are pivotal for individuals with severe disabilities, enabling them to lead more independent lives. Those affected by conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, or cerebral palsy often struggle with daily tasks without constant assistance. Assistive technologies play a crucial role in facilitating communication, environmental control, and computer operation, significantly enhancing their quality of life and potentially opening doors to employment opportunities.
mTDS is an innovative assistive technology designed specifically for severely paralyzed individuals (quadriplegics), enhancing their daily functionality by enabling wheelchair control, environmental interactions (such as light or air conditioning adjustments), and computer or phone operation through combined speech, tongue, and head motions.
I developed mTDS from inception, including hardware, firmware, and advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms. Human trials were conducted to assess system performance, with statistical analyses demonstrating comparable quality of life outcomes to those without disabilities. The system utilizes tongue commands for mouse clicks, speech recognition for dictation, and head tracking for cursor navigation, empowering quadriplegic individuals to perform daily computer tasks and control their wheelchair using their tongue.
Check out the demo videos below for a closer look at its capabilities:
Media and News:
09/01/2018 https://mobilitymgmt.com/Articles/2018/09/01/Tongue-Drive-System.aspx?Page=1
11/01/2017 https://www.ece.gatech.edu/news/598197/gt-bionics-lab-selected-acrm-conference-honors