MouthPad lets you control devices with your tongue
From Superinnovators 13/02/24 MIT spin out Augmental (f. 2019) unveiled the MouthPad in April 2023, a hands-free touchpad for controlling computers, smartphones, and tablets with your tongue, especially designed for those with disabilities. The 7.5g Bluetooth device, positioned across the roof of the mouth, offers a tongue-driven interface, that remains virtually invisible to others and […]
CES2024: Gamifying tooth brushing for kids
From Superinnovators 12/01/24 French healthtech company Baracoda, founded in 2000, showcased gamification of tooth brushing through AR and a smart connected toothbrush at CES 2024, Las Vegas, this week. The company have been collaborating with Colgate since 2016, helping to launch connected toothbrush named hum in 2020, which is powered by tech from Kolibree, and […]
Disposable finger covers to stop touch screen bacteria spread
From Superinnovators 11/01/24 Swedish startup Paprtect, founded 2021, has created compostable paper covers for your fingers to help stop the spread of germs when using public touch screens such as coffee machine interfaces. The covers are dispensed via automatic machines which dish out 2,100 covers before needed reloading. They have been installed locations such as […]