Transforming health and accessibility

MouthIO and Athlete Unleashed are redefining accessibility with tech that empowers. MouthIO, a smart health tracker you wear, and Athlete Unleashed, inclusive sports tools, break down barriers, making health and sports accessible for all-no hands, no limits

- Ashok Pandey

In today's tech-savvy world, two projects are flipping the script on health and accessibility: Mouth10 and Athlete Unleashed. MouthIO's a hands-free health monitor that fits in your mouth, while Athlete Unleashed is redefining sports for athletes with disabilities. Let's dig into why these aren't just tech toys-they're tools that are leveling the playing field in everyday life.

▼ MouthIO: A Smart Device You Wear Like a Retainer

What's Mouth10? Imagine a dental retainer with tech magic. Developed by researchers at MIT and Aarhus University, MouthIO is a tiny, custom-fit health tracker and controller that adapts to your teeth. It's like carrying a handsfree remote right in your mouth.

DIY Customization What's cool about Mouth10? You can build it your way. With Blender, a popular design software, users can customize their MouthIO with sensors and batteries, turning a dental scan into a personalized health tool. The whole thing can be 3D printed-making it a DIY adventure in accessible tech.

Health Monitoring with a Twist MouthIO doesn't just collect health data; it turns jaw movements into useful information, like monitoring for teeth grinding. It can even act as a controller for devices like smartphones or computers. For anyone with limited mobility, that's a serious game-changer-no hands, no problem.