MouthPad lets your tongue control a computer
Computer mice have taken plenty of unusual forms over the years. Now, one of the most interesting alternatives skips your hands altogether.San Francisco-based Augmental Technologies has developed the MouthPad, a custom-fit touchpad that sits inside your mouth and lets you control a computer, smartphone or tablet using your tongue or head.
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Computer mice have taken plenty of unusual forms over the years. Now, one of the most interesting alternatives skips your hands altogether.San Francisco-based Augmental Technologies has developed the MouthPad, a custom-fit touchpad that sits inside your mouth and lets you control a computer, smartphone or tablet using your tongue or head. The company describes it as the world's first hands-free touchpad.It looks a little like a slim dental retainer. However, tucked inside is technology designed to turn subtle movements into cursor control.
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- Computer mice have taken plenty of unusual forms over the years. Now, one of the most interesting alternatives skips your hands altogether.San Francisco-based Augmental Technologies has developed the MouthPad, a custom-fit touchpad that sits inside your mouth and lets you control a computer, smartphone or tablet using your tongue or head.
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