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Gaming just gets better and better. I had known eye movement was in the works but to see it in use is a wonderful addition
Stargaze seems to be wonderful - similar tech has been already implemented by Canon with eye-focus, but I guess control is much more challenging. Well done!
This is awesome, and great to see the adapatbility of gaming gear to better suit more needs. A couple of years ago learnt to 3d print to help adapt an xbox controller for a friend who had lost his thumb. made the world of difference to be able to join the rest of us gaming. That was relatively small fry, the adapatability this project has achieved and the number of people it reaches is fantastic.
I'd like to hear more about StarGaze project.
SpecialEffect team does a really great job.
Support during a serious illness or after an accident is very important.
The ability to communicate and control the technology gives a bit of independence and reduces anxiety which is very important for people in this situation.
SpecialEffect team does a really great job.
Support during a serious illness or after an accident is very important.
The ability to communicate and control the technology gives a bit of independence and reduces anxiety which is very important for people in this situation.
Giving people with physical disabilities the chance to enjoy this incredible hobby is truly a noble goal! The eye-gaze tech sounds especially interesting to me, the technical challenges to making something like that possible makes me all the more impressed by the fact that they're taking this step to help people!
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The eye gaze technology is definitely cool and comes with interesting future uses to help with accessibility.
If love to see the StarGaze project see more attention... Had enough potential to be a hit with able folk too!
The BubbleBusters sound really helpful (although all the projects are awesome, you've made me choose one). I've got a friend who's working with disabled children and I did send him link to the website, I'm sure he'll be in touch with you soon. I'm lucky I don't have to deal with situations where such tech would be needed in my life, but it's calming to know there are some great people who think about those in need and help is within their reach.
Eye gaze sounds like a very interesting topic to read more about, seems like the technology could be used even further than just for gaming and help in other aspects of peoples lives to help people live a better life
I think that StarGaze is a noble initiative that I and everyone else would like to hear more about because, in my view, the context of the action was very well inserted, there must be many people who are unaware of it and would like to be able to be helped and I think that everyone we, in some way, should contribute because one day... we may be the ones in need.
BubbleBusters seems like a super awesome project! Robots are definitely beneficial and will continue to become more and more influential in daily life I'm sure
As someone who has worked in schools in the past, I can see how the telepresent robots would add significant value for children who would otherwise lose out on a good deal of learning and socialising when unable to attend in person due to medical reasons.
I would love to see helping people control video games with eye trackers voice commands and more that is awesome to be able to include everyone! Merry christmas!
Technology nowadays are so advanced. I love how these eye-gaze technology works. This will be better for those disabled people so that they can enjoy playing through their eyes.
The BubbleBusters project is wild. Never thought of the aspect of having a real life substitute for a child when they are not in class. I wonder if this would help boost engagement with kids when telecommuting.
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