Assistive technology

 It is amazing how technologies are evolving. We can’t even imagine that something, not alive can perform some functions or recognize movements as a human being. Different assistive technologies such as braille displays and keyboards, technologies to transform neural impulses into some actions happening on a screen, and of course eye trackers. Today I’m going to talk about Microsoft Eye First Games, which are an example of up-to-date assistive technology.

There are four games: Tile Slide, Match Two, Double Up, and Maze. These games employ Windows 10 eye-tracking APIs and may be played with or without Windows 10 Eye Control, a critical accessibility feature for those with speech and mobility impairments.


People with speech and movement impairments may have difficulty communicating and using computer technology to play (games), cooperate, engage in activities, and be productive. These constraints can be solved with advancements in accessibility technology such as Windows 10 Eye Control, allowing them to unleash the full potential of their brilliant minds.

The Eyes First games are classic games that have been reimagined with a twist. Playing these games is a fun way to learn about eye control, practice skills that can be applied to another eye gaze-enabled assistive technology, and just have a good time. The games are still mouse and touchscreen-friendly, despite being developed and optimized for an Eyes First experience.

To sum up, we can surely say that assistive technology has a great future. We even haven’t revealed half of the possible potential this sphere of technology has, so I’m sure there will be more fantastic opportunities to experience this area soon. [1]

1 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/product/eyes-first/games-and-apps/


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