Eyegaze systems
From ITCH
Introduction to Eyegaze systems There are now 3 major eyegaze systems which have been released for individual sale and do not require the user to wear anything on their head or body. These systems commonly use the direction of the eye's gaze to control a computer.
- Eyegaze was released in and was developed in the US. weblink
- Iriscom was released in 2003 and was developed in Spain. weblink US weblink
- My Tobii has only just been released and was developed in Stockholm Sweden. weblink
Who can use eyegaze and why
Designed for users with highly limited mobility. This includes those who have limited capabilities to move at all, but also those who have difficulties with involuntary movements of their head.
Examples of conditions
- MND (Motor Neurone Disease also known as ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease and Charcot’s disease)
- Spinal cord injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis (visual problems sometimes mean this system can't be used).
- Brain injury
Links
The Cogain project has information about a European project on the development of eye tracking systems. http://www.cogain.org/eyetrackers/
