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TongueFlex Pro
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PrizesWinner in CONCEPTUAL (Design only or Prototype)/Industrial Product Design
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Lead DesignerYUN-JHEN WU
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Design TeamYUN-JHEN WU/ Prof. Li Kai-Chu/Prof. Wen-Ching Su
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UniversityNational Taiwan Normal University / National Taipei University of Education
TongueFlex Pro is a training tool to help ease swallowing difficulties by strengthening tongue muscles. With an engaging AR mobile game, it encourages seniors to train regularly.
The device offers two modes: the first targets intrinsic muscles with tongue movement exercises to support swallowing, enhancing specific muscles and hyoid bone movement. The second mode uses controlled breathing to build swallowing strength, focusing on extrinsic muscles and hyoid elevation to aid the start of the swallowing process.
The device offers two modes: the first targets intrinsic muscles with tongue movement exercises to support swallowing, enhancing specific muscles and hyoid bone movement. The second mode uses controlled breathing to build swallowing strength, focusing on extrinsic muscles and hyoid elevation to aid the start of the swallowing process.
Photo Credit: Yun-jhen Wu
