Japan researchers create more comfortable tongue-operated wheelchair

Japan researchers create more comfortable tongue-operated wheelchair

Makoto Sasaki, an assistant professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Iwate University, explains a silicone sheet for use in operating an electronic wheelchair with the tongue, in Morioka, northeastern Japan on April 20, 2017. People who are unable to move their hands can operate the wheelchair, developed by a group of researchers led by Sasaki, using the silicone sheet attached to the chin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

  • Product Code
  • ILEA000052384
  • Registered date
  • 2017/5/06 17:45:48
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • 2017 Kyodo News
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  • 3817 × 2806 pixel
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  • 240 dpi
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  • 633.45(KB)*
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