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AbleMouse

AbleMouse

Now works everywhere + MouseCommander: a gesture-driven tool

Website github.com
Overview

What it is

This is a DIY, open-source alternative to expensive solutions like the MouthPad, eye-trackers, or even complex systems like Neuralink. Everyone deserves access to assistive technology.

Intent

I need it when

Customize input control methods to match individual physical capabilities and preferences

AbleMouse offers fully customizable pedal inputs, tongue-movement detection, head-tilt recognition, and micro-gesture support, allowing each user to configure the system to their specific residual motor abilities rather than forcing adaptation to fixed hardware.

Enable computer access for people with severe physical disabilities who cannot use standard input devices

AbleMouse provides multiple hardware and software solutions tailored to different physical abilities—from tongue-controlled DIY editions to head-tilt AI-powered cursor control—allowing users with paralysis, ALS, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injuries to regain digital independence and online access.

Reduce cost barriers to assistive technology for individuals and organizations in resource-limited settings

AbleMouse is free, open-source, and DIY-friendly, eliminating the thousands of dollars typically required for commercial solutions like MouthPad or eye-trackers, making assistive technology accessible to anyone with basic hardware and internet access.

Support rehabilitation and recovery workflows for stroke patients and post-injury users

AbleMouse's modular design and multiple input modes allow rehabilitation professionals to adapt the system as patients regain motor function, scaling from single micro-movements to more complex control patterns during recovery.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User has full motor control and can operate a standard mouse or keyboard without difficulty
  • User requires commercial support and service level agreements not available in open-source projects
  • User needs proprietary software with vendor lock-in and guaranteed compatibility across all enterprise systems
  • User cannot build or configure hardware components like ESP32 boards or customize pedal inputs
  • User operates on operating systems not listed as compatible (Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Ubuntu, Android)
Commercials

Pricing

Free and open-source