Product Overview

Technology for fulfilled, integrated and independent lives

Being able to speak is something that most people take for granted. There are some of us, however, that may have had a stroke, have autism, have been born with Cerebral Palsy, have ALS/MND or may have acquired a disability through an injury – all of which can impair the ability to communicate.

Regardless of the reason, assistive technology and AAC can improve their communication. Which type of technology or device is most suitable depends on individual abilities, preferences and needs.  For some, an eye-controlled solution enables them to live more fulfilled, integrated and independent lives.

The power of a computer at your… eyes

One could say that an eye-controlled AAC device (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) is a computer – but instead of using a mouse and keyboard to control it, you use your eyes. Most eye-controlled devices are non-intrusive, meaning that you don’t have to wear or hold anything - you simply position yourself in front of the screen and look at it.

The device keeps track of where you are looking by sending out near-infrared light and measuring it’s reflection in the eyes. To click, you either stare at a point, blink, or use a switch.

More than meets the eye

You can communicate your thoughts, ideas and wishes by typing text or using symbols that can be turned into speech, sms messages, e-mails etc. Since you are looking at a computer screen, the text or symbols that you use can be changed dynamically to suit different situations. For example, you could have dynamic displays with one layout or communication page for use at home, another one at the store or in school and yet another in hospital, making communication much easier.

Eye-controlled devices are about more than typing a message. Most devices are built on a Windows platform which makes it possible to play games, watch videos, control the TV and other devices, and access the internet etc. - just what you’d expect from a regular computer.

You control your device… not the other way around

Controlling a device with your eyes is not something that is new. The technology has been around for a while but at Tobii we have refined it to fit the various needs of people with communication and physical disabilities. Superior quality, ease of use and reliability are hallmarks of MyTobii devices.

One thing that sets our products apart from others is the easy-to-use calibration and reliable eye tracking. Most users require less than ten seconds to calibrate the system, and once calibrated the systems is extremely stable.  The MyTobii products operate accurately, regardless of large head movements, glasses, eye color or light conditions.

To find out more, please visit some of our product pages on the left or contact a local reseller.