All Images
News Release 08-122
Tongue Drive Technology
Using only tongue motions, individuals with paralyzed limbs may be able to use new system to take control of technology
This material is available primarily for archival purposes. Telephone numbers or other contact information may be out of date; please see current contact information at media contacts.
Georgia Tech assistant professor Maysam Ghovanloo (left) points to a small magnet attached to graduate student Xueliang Huo's tongue that allows him to steer a powered wheelchair and operate a computer mouse.
Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (1.2 MB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.
Georgia Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate student Xueliang Huo moves his tongue to direct the Tongue Drive system to move the powered wheelchair in a different direction.
Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek
Download the high-resolution JPG version of the image. (1.6 MB)
Use your mouse to right-click (Mac users may need to Ctrl-click) the link above and choose the option that will save the file or target to your computer.