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December 15, 2014

Technology that harnesses EMG signals for hands-free controllers.

Reach Bionics develops technology that harnesses EMG signals from vestigial human muscles around the ears to create hands-free, wearable controllers. Headset applications include computer cursors, video game controllers and motorized wheelchairs.

Credit: Reach Bionics


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