AbleMouse
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✨ Open-source alternative to solutions like MouthPad, eye-trackers, or even complex systems like Neuralink.
❤️Our solution gives people with physical disabilities the power to go online — and in doing so, rediscover their self-worth, confidence, and dignity.
🚀 [News]
AbleMouse now consists of several sub-products designed to assist users based on their individual physical abilities.
🔥 Jan 2026 - AbleMouse Beyond Switch - Control your entire PC with a single gesture. A uniquely simple approach.
December 2025 - AbleMouse AI Edition is introduced. Cursor control using computer vision!
November 2025 - MouseCommander (win) is introduced. Mouse Gesture-Controlled Quick Actions. + A new 3D-printable case for the ESP32 board is available
September 2025 - AbleMouse DIY Edition is introduced. Control your mouse with just tongue movements or simple touches on fully customizable pedals with any available body part.
Product Compatibility with User Physical Abilities
🛈 AbleMouse now consists of several sub-products designed to assist users based on their individual physical abilities. Below is a table to help you navigate the available options and find the most suitable one for your needs. Each product name includes a link to its dedicated page with detailed information.
| User's Physical Challenge | Usable Body Part(s) | Recommended Product | Release Status | Compatible Operating Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete paralysis of body and head | Can use tongue | AbleMouse DIY Edition | Already available | Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Unix (Ubuntu), Android |
| Complete paralysis of body and head | Imagine a person who is completely paralyzed (both body and head) and is also unable to speak. In the specific case I am referring to, the individual only had access to a single micro-movement — he could only slightly open his mouth. | AbleMouse Beyond Switch edition | 🔥Jan 2026 | Windows |
| Complete body paralysis | Can tilt, turn, or nod head; eyes or mouth functional | AbleMouse AI Edition | Already available | Windows, macOS (Unix/Ubuntu support possible — requires testing) |
| Poor head control (e.g., due to cerebral palsy) | Can move other body parts (even imprecisely) | AbleMouse DIY Edition | Already available | Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Unix (Ubuntu), Android |
| Any of the above conditions | — | MouseCommander (win) as an additional tool to any above products | Already available | Windows |
Who Is It For?
This solution is designed for users who, for various reasons, are unable to operate a mouse effectively.
- People with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy
- Those undergoing rehabilitation after stroke
...and for those who want to help.
- Parents, teachers, and activists who want to provide affordable help
- Anyone who believes assistive technology should be a right, not a privilege
How to Contribute
We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:
- Spread the Word - Share with communities who might benefit
- Improve Documentation - Help make guides clearer and more accessible. Help translate to make this project available to non-English speakers.
- Develop Features - Implement new functionality or platform support
- Test and Report - Try building and report any issues
Support
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Connect With Us
#Accessibility #AssistiveTech #OpenSource #DIY #Innovation #MouthPad #eye-tracker #Neuralink
