Tobii Pro SDK is a comprehensive toolkit to help researchers and software partners easily build analytical applications for research use with Tobii Pro screen-based eye trackers. It is designed specifically for the development of applications to analyze gaze data.
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ApplicationsEverything you need to develop analytical applications with Tobii eye trackers, from data access to cross-platform development.
Build analytical applications
Create custom research tools and workflows.
Access advanced eye tracking data
Capture gaze, pupil and eye movement data.
Develop on your preferred platform
Support for Python, .NET, Matlab, C and Unity.
Designed for researchers and developers who want to build custom applications using eye tracking data.
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Tobii Pro SDK is free of charge and requires programming skills to use it properly. Support access is limited to troubleshooting problems on the hardware and reporting possible bugs. Consultancy services are available for purchase if assistance is needed for programming.
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Tobii Pro SDK provides the tools needed to develop analytical applications for research and commercial use.
Multi-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
API bindings for .NET, Python, Matlab/Octave, and C
Unity prefabs for development in 3D environments
Reusable functionality across platforms and language bindings
This enables the development of a wide range of applications, from custom research paradigms to commercial solutions.
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FeaturesAccess the rich eye tracking data needed to build analytical applications and uncover deeper insights into human behavior.
Gaze data
Provided as raw data separately for left and right eyes.
Eye tracking metrics
Gaze origin in space (3D eye coordinates), gaze point, and pupil diameter.
Synchronization
ExternalSignal enables the syncing of eye tracking data with other biometric data streams.
( Tobii Pro Spectrum only)
Eye openness
Measured alongside gaze data for synchronized analysis.
(Tobii Pro Spectrum and Tobii Pro Fusion only)
Eye images
Access eye images for advanced analysis.
(Tobii Pro Spectrum and Tobii Pro Fusion only)
Eye tracker status
Monitor eye tracker status and receive notifications.
Everything you need to build, synchronize and deploy analytical eye tracking applications.
Tobii Pro SDK provides advanced timing capabilities for accurate synchronization in eye tracking studies.
Dual timestamps from both the eye tracker and computer clock
Automatic real-time compensation for clock differences
Millisecond-level synchronization accuracy
Time Reference stream for post-processing adjustments when higher precision is required
Built for researchers, students, and developers, without sacrificing advanced functionality.
Language-specific APIs designed to feel native in each supported environment
Thread-safe architecture
Extensive documentation, including getting started guides, release notes, concept overviews, and API references
Integrates with widely used research frameworks to simplify experiment development.
Full integration with PyGaze (Python)
Code examples for integration with Psychtoolbox (Matlab)
Combine Tobii Pro SDK with Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager, to streamline eye tracker setup and configuration.
Integrate common eye tracking workflows using call-in functions
Configure display areas and monitor track status
Run participant calibrations directly within your workflow
Trusted expertiseThe new Tobii Pro SDK is extremely well-thought out. The command logic is clean and clearly explained, and data structures are easy to interpret and provide exactly the information needed
Dr. Marcus R. Watson
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, YORK UNIVERSITY
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The new Tobii Pro SDK is extremely well-thought out. The command logic is clean and clearly explained, and data structures are easy to interpret and provide exactly the information needed
Dr. Marcus R. Watson
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, YORK UNIVERSITY
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This high-performance research system captures gaze data at speeds up to 1200 Hz. A screen-based eye tracker for extensive research from fixation-based studies to micro-saccades.
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Screen-based eye tracker, capturing gaze data at speeds up to 250 Hz. This powerful research system supports from fixation to saccade-based research outside of the lab.
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Free software to help manage your screen-based eye tracker. This application helps set up the eye tracker, assists with user calibration, and troubleshooting.
Below are the versions of the different operating systems we guarantee Tobii Pro SDK will work with. The kit will most likely work with other versions as well, but these are the only ones we are assured will work through extensive testing performed by our team. Please verify what platforms are supported for each product on their individual product pages.
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FAQsAnswers to common questions about eye tracking software development and integration.