Tongue Control

red dot
red dot award: design concept 2008

design:

Wang Hao

Tongue Control has been designed for people who have lost the use of their upper limbs, and who face the problem of manipulating technology-related instruments.
 

Tongue Control helps to resolve many of the inconveniences faced by people who have lost the use of their upper limbs. The tongue contains strong muscles that align in three directions, so it can move nimbly.
 

Tongue Control connects tongue movements with a wireless emission device to control electronic equipment, such as remote controls, the computer mouse and keyboard. Infrared lasers positioned beside the cheek read the tongue’s movements inside the mouth. Tongue Control has been designed to suit the shape of the human head so that it will not slip off easily.