HONOR has launched a new feature with its MagicOS 8.0 operating system, an intent-based eye-tracking technology.
This AI-powered technology allows users to control their phones using just their eyes to open notifications and apps. This feature will be available on global devices starting from August 27, 2024.
According to Limore Noach, executive director of ALS Foundation Netherlands, ALS is a progressive disease that impacts nerve cells, leading to increasing muscle weakness. As the condition advances, patients may only retain control over their eye movements. Noach notes that individuals facing such transformative challenges often seek new purposes and aim to achieve something meaningful.
HONOR is also investing in non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies in its R&D lab. This technology lets individuals communicate with devices through brain signals, opening new possibilities for people with disabilities.
Wei Zhang, a 34-year-old Chinese ALS patient who has lived with the disease for 26 years, recently tried this technology and used brain signals to interact with a computer. HONOR aims to inspire future technology that enhances interactions between smartphones and other devices, benefiting those who need extra assistance.
To highlight the ALS community and honor those living with the disease, BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions has created a short film featuring artist and ALS patient Bernard Muller. The film shows how Bernard uses eye-tracking technology to create art, illustrating how AI can improve life for people with disabilities.
For more information and to support the cause, visit the International Alliance of ALS Associations.
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