PC gaming isn't always the most inclusive space. Besides the high price of everything from components to games, standard gaming peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse can exclude lots of folks with limited mobility. An expanding array of assistive devices is attempting to bridge that gap.
Augmental describes itself as a company specialising in 'Skinware,' "body-coupled interfaces that let people control computers, communicate, and interact with AI without relying on their hands." Its latest project is the Mouth Pad, a custom-fit mouthpiece that allows users to control PCs, tablets, and phones with just their tongue. The device is now available to purchase in the US and, yes, you can absolutely game with it.
The Mouth Pad looks like the top half of a retainer, with flexible circuits encased inside custom 3D printed dental resin. Mouth-based physical interfaces are nothing new in the ass...
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