Eye-tracking computer interface from the future - Hands-on with the Tobii Rex

We got a chance to play with Tobii's eye-tracking "Rex" hardware / software for Windows 8 at CES 2013, and while it is a bit pricey at $995 for the dev kit, the Rex can significantly speed up navigation. To find out what the Rex can really do, check out the full coverage at the link below:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/6/3843...

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[tubekrake]

This tech will change everything if it is ready in a few years, even more than touch tech a few years ago. For example it could track for each mail or facebook messages your emotions and also if you read it fast, twice or skipped it.

[TheVerge]

They say that advanced technology is often indistinguishable from magic.

[ZuLuuuuuu]

The choice of delete key is a bit weird.

[TheVerge]

Right? You'd think they'd pick the space bar or return key.

[ThornyYT]

But what if I want to delete something?

[MisterSpaceborg]

How's about playing your favorite games like angry birds or fruit ninja, to train your eyes? I wonder if this could be a way of fixing lazy eyes because it forces you to excersie eye muscles.

[Wai Ho Li]

That quote is (usually) attributed to Arthur C. Clark (Sci Fi writer).

[TheMilkywayboy]

You blink.

[rx327prime]

This tech should be embedded in devices like Oculus Rift, imagine how you would be able to recreate how we actually see if the Oculus knows where you're looking at.

[rx327prime]

Yes, and this is gonna throw some understanding of our world.

[Walt Duncan]

Old TVs did not emit radiation. It's always been a myth, a wives' tale.

[Joakim Isaksson]

There is what is referred to as a "tracking box" in front of the eye tracker where it is able to pick up your eyes. It is typically located at ~65 cm (25") from the tracker (by design, as this is a comfortable distance to a screen) and varies in size depending on the tracker.

[MadsterV]

I say wireless 3-button clicker is the way to go for this. Looks good, though why no drawing demo? that would show how accurate it really is!