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Technology allows headset to control wheelchair movements Oct 27, 2013 8:00:56 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Oct 27, 2013 8:00:56 GMT -8

This looks like a great development for those who have difficulty self wheeling or controlling a power wheelchair...

Heres the video....

and the article, please click on the link:

www.medgadget.com/2013/07/gyroset-wheelchair-control-system-uses-wireless-headset-to-get-rid-of-joysticks.html

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Technology allows headset to control wheelchair movements Oct 29, 2013 1:52:19 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Oct 29, 2013 1:52:19 GMT -8

Its real cool isnt it Butiki....I remember one guy in my rehab unit who had a ball under his chin to assist him in moving his chair and i though how difficult it must be and what a shame that this is the only way that he can get about independently....he had no hand function.

So i think that when this technology shown in the video becomes available, there are going to be a significant amount of people at this level who will be much happier with this option

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Technology allows headset to control wheelchair movements Oct 29, 2013 5:48:13 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Oct 29, 2013 5:48:13 GMT -8

Wow this is excellent technology! I know deanertheweiner is currently looking into a chair with head controls but he'd greatly benefit from something like this! I hope they release this item soon, there'll be so many people in this world that'll benefit from it

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Technology allows headset to control wheelchair movements Oct 29, 2013 13:12:26 GMT -8

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Post by deanertheweiner on Oct 29, 2013 13:12:26 GMT -8

I wanna walk again so I'm not giving up just because I'm getting the motor wheelchair. I just miss the independence of going out when I please without someone pushing me.

My appointment is on November 25th. I'll let you know how the head controls work and how I like it! Plus any other things that come up .

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Technology allows headset to control wheelchair movements Oct 29, 2013 16:29:08 GMT -8

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Post by thenextstep on Oct 29, 2013 16:29:08 GMT -8

No, you should never let the thought of giving-up cross your mind. There's a lot of research & clinical trials into SCI recovery taking place at the moment and, sooner or later, there are bound to be breakthroughs and advances.

That aside, SCI recovery should be a part of your daily routine with assisted exercise and neuroplasticity. Recovery at any level; just doing something as basic as moving a toe or finger today when you couldn't do it yesterday, is a milestone.

That aside, it's always reassuring to see new equipment coming onto the market to assist SCI victims ahead of recovery.

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Technology allows headset to control wheelchair movements

Post by Lαrα on Oct 27, 2013 8:00:56 GMT -8

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