There are some differences.  The Eyegaze Edge only needs to track one eye.  It uses the absolute minimum amount of infrared light (one LED) to illuminate the eye, which is a significant difference for someone who is light-sensitive.  It can be operated in any position. It’s highly accurate and quite fast.  Probably the most important difference is that it works with equal accuracy for someone with ptosis (drooping) eyelids.  I don’t believe any other eye tracking system can do that.  It also costs the least of the high-end systems.

That said, I absolutely agree people should try more than one system!

Nancy Cleveland, RN, BSN
Medical Director
LC Technologies, Inc.
Tel. 703-385-8800





On Aug 16, 2016, at 3:25 AM, Linskell Jeremy (NHS TAYSIDE) <xxxxxx@nhs.net> wrote:

I'm not sure that's actually the right question to ask. There isn't a better or worse system and in fact you sometimes need to choose, based on the issues that the individual has (system requirements and visual issues). The important think is to get a proper evaluation and let the person has to use the system for a few sessions to see if it really suits them. So your most imprtant piece of advice, I would suggest, is to buy from  a good supplier who is technology agnostic; will provide decent evaluations/loans; and who offers good support.

 

cheers

 

Jeremy

Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM
Principal Clinical Scientist
Electronic Assistive Technology Service
Ninewells Hospital
Dundee
Scotland
tel: 01382-496286
fax:01382-496322

Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies
http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393
From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com> on behalf of Keith Miller <xxxxxx@alsasd.org>
Sent: 16 August 2016 01:38
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Tobii vs Eye Gaze
 
Hello all,

 

Any strong thoughts for or against eye tracking communication solutions from either Tobii or Eye Gaze?

 

 

 

 

Any other proven eye tracking option(s) anyone would recommend for individuals with ALS?

 

Keith D. Miller
Care Services / Equipment Coordinator
The ALS Association
Greater San Diego Chapter
9929 Hibert St., Suite A & B, San Diego, CA   92131
C:  858-249-8896 

 

Save the Date:  
     September 19th MLB 4ALS Padres Game

 

 



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