Control Bionics is thrilled to announce it has been awarded one of the prestigious ALS Association 2023 Assistive Technology Grants. The ALS Association is the leading ALS organization in the world and is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. The grant enables Control Bionics to amplify our commitment to advancing technology that enhances communication, mobility, and independence for people living with ALS. See all 2023 Assistive Technology Grant winners Learn more about ALS Control Bionics’ ALS Association-funded work introduce ..read more

I’m Alexandra Knight and I have created a page set that can be used for doctor visits, hospital consultations, home health and even dental appointments. Due to me being disabled, and being hospitalized often, I decided to make a grid set to help those who are non-verbal while in a hospital setting.  I have come up with a page set in Grid 3 for iOS that I think is useful to communicate needs.  I’m interested in the ability to express the pain level one is experiencing, the overall pain tolerance and being able to identify the location of the pain.  I have included numerous body p ..read more

Introducing Max Bailey-Jensen! Max’s unwavering determination and use of assistive technologies have allowed him to defy his disability and strive towards Olympic participation. His remarkable journey serves as an inspiration, showcasing the power of resilience and encouraging individuals worldwide to embrace their dreams. Max’s story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and he is a beacon of hope. Max Bailey-Jensen embodies an extraordinary level of determination that is truly awe-inspiring. Despite the challenges posed by his disability, Max approaches life with an unwavering spiri ..read more

There are always myths that surround products in the technology world. Especially technology like the Neuro Node often finds itself surrounded by myths and misconceptions. In this blog series we will go through some of the myths we have heard about the Neuro Node and display facts of our products. Myth 1: The Neuro Node reads your thoughts. Fact: The Neuro Node possesses a remarkable ability to aid in restoration of communication for individuals who have lost their ability to speak. Far from the realm of mind-reading, this innovative device serves as a sensor enabling those with speech impairm ..read more

Kiichi Otsuk, Tokyo, Japan Kiichi Otsuka, an ALS patient from Japan, lost his ability to speak due to a tracheotomy. However, his life took a positive turn when he discovered NeuroNode—an innovative communication device that has transformed his ability to connect with others. Kiichi’s Communication Challenges: Kiichi Otsuka, an ALS patient from Japan, lost his ability to speak due to a tracheotomy. However, his life took a positive turn when he discovered NeuroNode—an innovative technology aide for communication.  NeuroNode has transformed his ability to connect with others. He previously ..read more

The Eye Gaze 101 course, hosted by Kristin Whitfield is now available online for you to view at anytime! Designed to discuss the basics of eye gaze technology with clinicians, teachers, and family members.  Despite being an important means of access for many individuals with significant physical disabilities, some individuals are unsure of how to best introduce and teach eye gaze.   This course will provide an overview of eye gaze technology, including its place in all the different ways to access AAC.  Using case studies, we will discuss characteristics of AAC users and ti ..read more

We’re thrilled to announce that the popular scanning interfaces for kids, young adults, and adults have received an update that will make communication even easier and more efficient. The “16 Location High Contrast Scanning Kids and Young Adults”, “16 Location Auditory Scanning Kids and Young Adults”, and “16 Location Auditory Scanning Adults” interfaces now feature a one-page QWERTY keyboard, along with several other updates that will improve the user experience. What’s new in the QWERTY format? The QWERTY format is a well-known keyboard layout that many people find easier to use than other f ..read more

The launch of DROVE, the world’s first autonomous driving wheelchair module created by Control Bionics, was an exciting event that garnered a lot of press and attention. The keynote speaker, Jeremy Steele, the CEO of Control Bionics, introduced Drove to the world and explained how it was created to give users the ability to independently traverse a home environment. With a variety of access methods available, users can select pre-defined destinations on an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system, removing the need for acute and many joystick movements typically required to navi ..read more

The launch of DROVE, the world’s first autonomous driving wheelchair module created by Control Bionics was an exciting event that garnered a lot of press and attention. The keynote speaker, Jeremy Steele, the CEO of Control Bionics, introduced DROVE to the world and explained how it was created to give users the ability to independently traverse a home environment. With a variety of access methods available, users can select pre-defined destinations on their augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system, removing the need for acute and many joystick movements typically required to na ..read more

We talked to one of our clients about how they use the Cosmos Connect, and how it opened up new possibilities for her son to play and learn. Check out her testimonial: The Cosmos Connect has made a significant impact on Leo’s ability to not only play video games independently, but to play with other people. He loves playing games on his computer, but when Leo discovered he could play a video game through the Xbox on the large tv in the family room, he was ecstatic!  Even when he is playing a game or on his device he likes to still be a part of whatever the family has going on. Being ..read more