Developer argues external EMG, not mouth control, is the right no-hand interface
josh_bickett · x · 2026-10-13
In a discussion about Augmental (known for its MouthPad), joshbickett argues the mouth is not the right interface: external EMG can already do the same job. He acknowledges Augmental's "control the mouse" demo but contends the mouse itself is going away, making EMG the better path than oral control.
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