Breath Control

An assistive technology input method that uses breath pressure — blowing or sipping through a sensor — to control a computer, device, or instrument. Breath control is particularly valuable for individuals with severe motor disabilities who retain respiratory function, such as people with high-level spinal cord injuries or advanced neuromuscular conditions. In assistive technology, breath input can be binary (sip or puff to trigger actions) or analog (varying breath pressure for proportional control). Applications range from wheelchair navigation and computer access to musical instrument performance and environmental control systems.