Wheelchairs that listen
Seeking greater independence, patients help MIT researchers design a voice-driven device
David Hatch uses a joystick to direct his wheelchair, but he dreads the day — coming soon — when he won’t have enough control over his hands to steer it around corners or avoid bumping into things. (Full article: 889 words)
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