At TOM we worked on 4 elements of furthering existing open-source software and hardware components of the EyeWriter projects: The first is an improved algorithm for reading eye gestures. The second is the ability to control another device (in the case of TOM a mobile robot) using Bluetooth and eye gestures. Using a camera attached to the device, this allows for POV (point of view) experience of the robot, liberating experience of movement and stimulus for a person otherwise unable to move freely. The third is surfing and controlling youtube: Because even those who are unable to use their hands to find pictures of cats and various animals snoring still need be given access to the wonderful wealth of knowledge and nonsense on youtube, the following software plug should enable existing EyeWriters to be able to surf youtube.
The challenge is the ability to control computers using eye movement is not a new technology. However, the existing products on the market are prohibitively expensive for many individuals who would benefit immensely from this enabling technology.
The need knowers are people who could benefit from eye movement technology.
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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