Tongue Sensor

An alternative wheelchair control system using tongue-operated pressure sensors or eye-tracking to give an individual with quadriplegia more reliable, accessible control.

The team is designing and developing an alternative wheelchair control system for an individual with quadriplegia who uses an electric wheelchair. Previous control methods, including head-operated switches and infrared sensors integrated into a retainer, have become unreliable due to involuntary head movements and inconsistent sensor performance. This project focuses on exploring and implementing more accessible and dependable control solutions, such as tongue-operated pressure sensors or eye-tracking systems, to improve the client’s independence, mobility, and overall quality of life.