Maysam Ghovanloo
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About
Maysam Ghovanloo is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose research sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-computer interaction, and neurorehabilitation. He is best known for developing the **Tongue Drive System (TDS)**, an innovative interface that enables individuals with severe physical disabilities, including tetraplegia and stroke survivors, to control wheelchairs, computers, smartphones, and robotic systems through tongue movements, head gestures, and speech. Ghovanloo's most impactful contributions include the Multimodal Tongue Drive System (mTDS), which optimizes magnetic dipole-based tongue gesture processing for real-world use, and a series of tongue-operated robotic rehabilitation frameworks designed to restore upper limb function in stroke patients. His human-in-the-loop assistive manipulation systems, which integrate augmented reality with tongue-drive interfaces to reduce users' cognitive burden, have drawn significant attention, accumulating over 30 citations across related publications. Beyond assistive control, Ghovanloo has advanced the clinical application of neuroplasticity-driven rehabilitation, demonstrating that synchronizing tongue motion with robotic hand therapy can meaningfully improve upper extremity function and quality of life. His body of work, spanning feasibility studies, system design, and pilot clinical trials, reflects a sustained commitment to translating engineering innovation into tangible improvements for people living with disability.
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- 6Enhancements of a tongue-operated robotic rehabilitation system7 citations · 2015
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