Quadstick for Quadriplegics
The Quadstick is a controller which allows the user to control games by using only your mouth or voice. The controller utilizes four sip and puff sensors, lip positioning, a push switch, and a joystick to control games via USB connection or bluetooth. That’s not all though! When using Dragon Naturally Speaking or Windows’ Speech Recognition with the this new controller gamers can use simple voice commands to get their game on.
The Quadstick Conundrum
The first production run will provide 25 controllers with more coming afterward. Games such as Call of Duty, Bio Shock, Assassin’s Creed, and Grand Turismo have already been successfully tested and played. The creator, Ken Yankelevitz, has spent 30 years making gaming a reality for gamers with disabilities. Now at age 70, Mr. Yankelevitz is working to kickstart this grand, new design. This controller will help keep many disabled gamers staying active and competitive in the gaming community. Don’t take my word for it though! Check out the following links to learn more about the controller, its developer, and the kickstarter project!
Kickstarter: “QuadStick: A Game Controller for Quadriplegics”
Game controller for quadriplegics responds to mouth movements
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