Apple has launched an eye-tracking system designed as an alternative driving control choice for power wheelchair riders. “Leveraging the precision eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro, a new power wheelchair control feature offers users a responsive input method for compatible alternative drive systems,” Apple said in a May 19 announcement. “With Vision Pro, eye tracking…
Apple Launches Power Wheelchair Eye-Tracking Function on Vision Pro
Ability Drive Now Compatible with Smartbox Evo Eye-Gaze Camera
The Evo was designed to tackle real-world applications such as varying light conditions.
Tolt Technologies’ Ability Drive system, which enables eye-gaze power wheelchair operation, is now compatible with the Smartbox Grid Pad Evo eye-gaze camera. “This integration enables Grid Pad EVO users to independently drive and adjust seating on their power wheelchair using only their eye movements, combining Smartbox’s latest intelligent eye tracking technology with Tolt Technologies’ patented…
Mobility Management Webinar: Exploring Eye Gaze’s Driving, Seating Opportunities
The Tolt Technologies-sponsored webinar is free to attend.
Operating a power wheelchair merely with the flick of an eye is no longer the stuff of science fiction. While clients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophy, or other mobility-related conditions can lose the strength, stamina and muscle movements needed to use a traditional joystick, eye-gaze technology can make it possible to not just…