Blind Soldier Uses Tongue To "See" 107
Zen found this story about a blind soldier using a lollypop-sized tongue sensor to 'see.' The system actually enables him to walk and read unaided. The guy says, "It feels like licking a nine-volt battery or like popping candy. The camera sends signals down onto the lollypop and onto your tongue, you can then determine what they mean and transfer it to shapes."
Camera (Score:5, Funny)
Thank god this system uses a camera and a tongue sensor. The title made me think of that creepy guy on the bus that licks everything.
It looks like... (Score:5, Funny)
In the land of the Blind,... (Score:3, Funny)
The man with one tongue is king.
edited (Score:4, Funny)
"Ith theelth ike hicking a gnine-holt batthery or hike popping khandy."
Interesting observations from the article (Score:5, Funny)
From this guy's experience, a majority of stuff looks just like chicken.
Re:Sweet! Another example of the human mind! (Score:1, Funny)
What's the possibility of being able to read with it?
The system actually enables him to walk and read unaided
I would say 100%
Popular Fellow (Score:3, Funny)
With all the exercise this guy gets, I'll bet he's very popular with the ladies.
Repurpose it! (Score:4, Funny)
Perfect new technology for judging wet tee shirt contests...
Re:Why not just shove it up his ass. (Score:2, Funny)
As well if the soldier were to get aroused he would go blind, which would be unhelpful.
On the bright side, it would prove several generations of parents correct.
Re:Camera (Score:3, Funny)
"Don't worry, you have nothing to fear from Tongue Tongue - he's only tasting you. But likewise don't resist for he can crush you quite easily. The tongue is a very powerful muscle and Tongue Tongue is all tongue and I am Dr. Mong Mong. Now release the nice mothman, Tongue Tongue - here is an individually-wrapped slice of processed cheese." ... and once Tongue Tongue is trapped in Arthur's body, and is sobbing and licking the floor...
"He weeps for he has but one small tongue with which to taste an entire world. "
Re:This was done a few years ago (Score:2, Funny)
We prefer the term "mentally handicapped".
Signed,
U.S. Marine
Re:Cool thing is... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Cobra Commander (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Interesting observations from the article (Score:4, Funny)
I got you covered.
Re:It looks like... (Score:2, Funny)
He has his problem licked!
That comment was in poor taste..