Inspiration: Glance Guide Cursor draws inspiration from the fact that technology should be accessible for all, from a simple observation of barriers that people suffering from mobility challenges face to engaging more intuitively with interfaces. We suggest a tool that allows users to control devices using nothing but an inexpensive web camera and their eyes. We aimed at creating a solution for the empowerment of people irrespective of their physical capability to work with technology seamlessly.
What it does? Glance Guide Cursor puts advanced eye-tracking to work, allowing users to select and interact with digital content by merely looking at it. This innovative tool enhances productivity through faster navigation and reduces the strain associated with traditional input methods. It's designed for users of all physical mobilities, driving towards more inclusive experiences within the digital world.
How we built it? Glance Guide Cursor is powered by web camera eye-tracking libraries that quietly runs in the background during operation. Our group has extensively researched numerous web camera eye tracking libraries and have found that our solution is not only a smoother experience, but free for everyone to use.
Challenges we ran into The development was riddled with challenges that ranged from downloading the correct dependencies for the eye tracking library to fine-tuning the settings of Glance Guide with a simple web camera. Over the course of Sunhacks, the application failed to recognize the eyes, it recognized the eyes but didn't move the cursor, or simply crashed. Overall, with rigorous testing and feedback from volunteers, we were able to create a product that can truly be guided by a glance
Accomplishments: that we're proud of? We pride ourselves on our capabilities in crafting a product that enhances user experience, but most importantly, considers accessibility. Accessibility partnerships, along with positive feedback from user testing, show we are on the right track. We've made great strides in ensuring inclusivity within our tech space.
What have we learned? Our journey taught us the importance of user feedback and the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. The engagement with a wide range of user groups helped us hone our understanding of what is needed in terms of accessibility, and how to achieve it. Also, we learned to adapt quickly to challenges and iterate based on real-world testing.
Glance Guide: What's Next? In the future, we will continue to develop Glance Guide Cursor to work in various lightings, facial structures, to work with glasses, etc. We would like to collaborate with more schools and accessibility-oriented organizations to increase the visibility and accessibility of Glance Guide Cursor. Long-term, Glance Guide Cursor is committed to continued efforts to bridge the gap in digital technology and allow people to use it regardless of their financial standings.
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