Eye-tracking wheelchair helps the severely disabled steer new course

Scientists in London have developed an algorithm-based decoder system that enables wheelchair users to move around simply by looking to where they wish to travel. The researchers at Imperial College London say the system is inexpensive and easy to use and could transform the lives of people who are unable to use their limbs. Jim Drury has more.

Algorithms working with inexpensive software could help quadriplegics steer wheelchairs simply by looking in their desired direction of travel. An Imperial College London team says their newly devised system can read eye movements to tell if a person is merely gazing or wants to move. Co-designer and student Kirubin Pillay says it's simple to use.

Reference: http://www.reuters.com/video/2014/07/02/eye-tracking-wheelchair-helps-the-severe?videoId=316632798&videoChannel=6