A new rapid screening test for glaucoma uses infra-red sensors to monitor eye movement, providing accurate results within seconds. The test could help advance early detection of the disease, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, and make it more accessible for national screening programs.
Researchers found that people's pupils dilate more in response to metaphors than to literal or concrete statements. The study suggests that everyday metaphors, often considered clichés, play a significant role in engaging our brains and conveying richer meaning.
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Researchers at the University of Birmingham discovered that humans process written words rapidly, using pre-processing judgments within 100ms, and that this activity is linked to the complexity of the word. This study has significant implications for diagnosing and training individuals with dyslexia where pre-processing is impaired.
Research from Dartmouth College reveals that making and breaking eye contact during conversations can create a dynamic balance between shared attention and individual expression. Pupillary synchrony decreases after eye contact breaks, allowing for creativity and new thoughts, while also signaling shared understanding.
Researchers have integrated holographic optical elements to create a waveguide eye-tracking system that can track eye movements in near-infrared wavelengths. This design enables the development of more efficient and powerful augmented reality systems.
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A study published in Marketing Letters found that analytical thinkers are more likely to undergo plastic surgery, while holistic thinkers are more forgiving of imperfections. The researchers suggest taking a holistic approach to consider the long-term impact of procedures on one's life.
Researchers found that students express concern about sharing personal information with exam proctoring companies, citing a lack of trust. The study recommends institutions use the minimum number of monitoring types necessary to ensure student safety and privacy.
Researchers developed an approach to evaluate cognitive workload in cyclists, finding that stressful areas have a consistent response regardless of expertise level. The study suggests that infrastructure design is key to making spaces safe, shifting the focus from individual education to proactive urban planning.
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A new study reveals that people with dyslexia sample visual information slower and with more difficulty when reading. The researchers found a direct link between eye movements and reading speed in individuals with the learning disorder.
Researchers developed a mathematical model to predict next gaze fixation points in foveated rendering, improving speed and accuracy. The new method reduced inaccuracy by 10 times and was tested with VR helmets and AR glasses.
A University of Toronto study found that drivers can become over-reliant on automated vehicle displays, leading to decreased monitoring of the road. In contrast, an in-vehicle display system providing information on surrounding traffic showed promise in ensuring driving safety by keeping drivers engaged and attentive.
A small study using mobile eye-tracking technology found that normal-weight consumers noticed and looked at their chosen food earlier and longer than those with overweight or obesity. The researchers also discovered a tendency for all consumers to focus on lower-energy-density foods like fruits and vegetables more often.
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Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aalborg University found that people's eyes linger less on fake news headlines, spending a bit more time reading factual ones. This discovery could aid in fact-checking and help sort through the oceans of false information.
Researchers adapted existing infrared technology to assess infant recognition memory and cognitive outcomes, finding that infants prefer novel stimuli and exhibit side preferences. The automated technique eliminated examiner bias and variation, enabling large-scale studies on infant development.
Researchers used eye-tracking technology to investigate how older adults process information and make decisions about their care. The study found that eye-tracking can inform the design of assessments and improve the inclusivity of older people with cognitive impairment.
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Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are developing a virtual reality-based rehabilitation strategy for stroke patients with cortically induced blindness. The approach utilizes eye-tracking technology and multisensory exercises to help patients regain lost portions of their visual field.
A new study by Piotr Pietruski and colleagues used eye-tracking technology to assess breast aesthetics and symmetry. The findings suggest that the lower breast area, particularly the nipple-areola complex, is a key factor in determining attractiveness.
A study by Lobachevsky University researchers found that Russian-speaking students took longer to read sentences with fewer fixations and shorter gaze duration compared to English-speaking students. The results suggest that eye movements are influenced by language-specific features beyond just information density.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University found that children with autism exhibit variable and idiosyncratic gaze patterns when watching social interaction movies. This new method has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting ASD cases, making it a promising tool for early detection and assessing treatment responses.
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A new prototype by Stanford University tackles presbyopia by using eye-tracking sensors and fluid-filled lenses that adapt to changing focus needs. The technology has shown promising results in tests with 56 people, outperforming traditional progressive lenses.
Researchers at the University of Kansas discovered that tweets from white and black Twitter users can influence young people's views on the issue. While participants looked longer at messages from white users, they rated black users as more credible in self-reported data.
Researchers used eye-tracking technology to demonstrate that people don't need to mindfully look at eyes to be perceived as making eye contact during conversation. Participants rated their enjoyment of conversations equally regardless of researcher's gaze direction.
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Researchers found that adults with autism can quickly recognize regret and relief emotions in characters, even outperforming neurotypical individuals. The study used eye-tracking technology to monitor participants' responses to stories, revealing a previously overlooked strength in adults with ASD.
A study by Ohio State University researchers found that people's gaze influences their choices when faced with two visible options. The researchers used eye-tracking technology to show that attention amplifies a person's desire for chosen items, particularly those already liked.
A human neuroimaging and eye-tracking study found that the brain updates its preferences in real-time to choose between two equally attractive options, avoiding indecision like Buridan's donkey. This neural activity predicts how individuals reevaluate their choices.
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The Dartmouth College research team has developed battery-free eye-tracking glasses that track rapid eye movements for hands-free input, improving gaming and augmented reality experiences. The system achieves super high accuracy with low error and can be powered by energy harvested from indoor lighting.
Researchers have created a comprehensive eye-tracking database for reading in Russian, providing insights into how native speakers process texts. The study sheds light on the characteristics of individual languages and has significant implications for diagnosing and correcting speech disorders, as well as determining language proficiency.
Researchers tracked drivers' eye movements at busy Toronto intersections and found that more than half failed to scan for pedestrians or cyclists during right turns. The study highlights the need for road infrastructure changes, such as consistent bike lane implementation, to improve traffic safety.
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Researchers have developed Autofocals, a system that automatically corrects presbyopia by mimicking the natural accommodation response of the eye. Users experienced better visual acuity at nearer distances compared to monovision and progressive lenses methods.
Researchers found that slight changes to warning appearance help users pay attention and adhere to warnings 76% of the time. In contrast, static warnings were only adhered to 55% of the time, highlighting the importance of visual novelty in sustaining user attention.
Researchers used eye tracking to assess receptive language in typically developing children and those with neurodevelopmental delay. The study found that eye tracking can be a feasible tool for evaluating word comprehension in young children, with significant implications for diagnosing developmental delays.
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Researchers used new technologies to study how vision guides foot placement, revealing distinct patterns between vision and locomotion in different terrain types. They found that participants consistently looked 1.5 seconds ahead of their current location, suggesting a global locomotor strategy.
DEV Tecnologia's product, DEV FieldConnect, connects machinery and equipment to the internet, enabling online performance monitoring. The device has been successfully tested in a chemical-solvent-recycling machine and is expected to be well-received by the market, especially in Brazil.
The study found that intoxicated participants spent significantly less time looking at women's faces compared to sober participants. Intoxicated men were more likely to 'check out' the body parts of women they perceived as unfriendly or unintelligent.
Researchers found that labeling people and objects in books enhances infant attention and retention. The study, led by Lisa Scott, suggests that shared reading with labeled books can support cognitive development in the first year of life.
Research from SUNY Downstate found that novice military pilots can rapidly improve their visual scanning strategies in the cockpit by observing expert pilots' eye movements via eye tracking technology. This breakthrough could lead to a new type of training for aviators based on eye-movement analysis.
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A study examines infants' understanding of word relationships at 6 months old, finding they look longer at unrelated image pairs. The learning environment plays a crucial role in developing language comprehension in early childhood.
Researchers found that babies as young as six months old can recognize relationships between words and objects, such as cars and strollers. This understanding of word relationships is linked to the amount of time caregivers talk about objects in their daily lives.
Kent State University professor Jonathan Maletic has received a three-year, $290,610 NSF grant to develop eye-tracking software that can track programmers' working environments. This project will enable more realistic studies of programmers' behavior, leading to better understanding of program comprehension and development.
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Researchers tracked eye movements to show how minds imagine possible outcomes, finding that counterfactual simulation is a pervasive cognitive process. The study used billiard ball collisions to demonstrate the concept, which can inform notions of causality in law and other fields.
A recent study published in the Journal of Health Communication found that illustrations are more effective than photos in helping people spot problematic moles during skin self-examinations. The research uses eye-tracking technology to show that participants fixate on atypical moles longer with illustrated visuals, leading to increase...
Researchers found that taboo words provoke strong physiological responses, but context and individual offense likelihood mediate these effects. Context plays a crucial role in shaping attention levels and memory recall.
New ape study demonstrates nonhuman primates can recognize others' beliefs, desires, and intentions, a phenomenon called Theory of Mind (ToM), previously thought to be exclusive to humans. Apes correctly anticipated that humans would search for an object in the wrong location based on their knowledge.
Researchers at MIT and University of Georgia have developed an affordable eye-tracking system using machine learning and crowdsourced data. The system achieves a margin of error of 1.5 cm, outperforming previous experimental systems.
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A new software, WebGazer.js, uses integrated webcams to infer where users look on a webpage. This allows for more accurate web analytics than traditional methods, which often require expensive eye-tracking devices. The software can be added to any website with a few lines of code and provides insights into user behavior.
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that remote eye gaze tracking can differentiate children with autism spectrum disorder from those without ASD. The researchers developed an Autism Risk Index based on eye gaze patterns, which correctly identified 4 out of 5 cases of ASD.
A study found that fewer than 1 in 5 users recognized native advertisements as ads, highlighting the need for transparency in disclosure labels. The study's results suggest that readers are more likely to identify sponsored content when it is clearly labeled, and that position matters.
Research using eye-tracking technology reveals that alternative production methods positively influence purchasing behavior, while price and limited space are common barriers. The study provides valuable recommendations for plant producers and retailers to improve indoor foliage plant sales.
Researchers developed a method to measure cognitive load in medical assessments using eye-tracking glasses. Novices expend more mental effort than experts when answering medical questions, even when the answers are correct.
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Researchers found that great apes can remember and anticipate memorable events from a single viewing of a movie, using anticipatory looks to track impending events. The study used eye-tracking technology to test the apes' ability to recall and anticipate events in two different films.
A new study published in Clinical Psychological Science found that women with a past history of depression who pay more attention to angry faces are at greatest risk for developing depression again over the next two years. Researchers used eye-tracking to analyze the attention of 160 women, including those with and without depression, ...
A new study found that drivers react more quickly to road signs with motion, leading to quicker stops and changes in behavior. The findings suggest that redesigning signs for highways, crosswalks, schools, and construction zones could reduce accident-related injuries and mortality rates.
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Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center developed a novel eye-tracking device to diagnose concussion severity, tracking pupils for over 200 seconds while watching a music video. The study found that trauma patients with normal CT scans were slightly worse at 1-2 weeks after injury and recovered about one month later.
Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center developed new technology that tracks eye movements to assess brain injuries, offering a potential biological marker for brain function and recovery. The study found abnormal eye movement ratios in patients with nerve damage or swelling in the brain, which were restored after surgery.
A study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that individuals with chronic pain pay more frequent and longer attention to pain-related words than those without. This discovery uses state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology to better understand how people attend to pain stimuli.
A study using eye tracking technology found that men focus more on women's chests and waists than faces when evaluating their appearance. Women with hourglass figures are generally regarded more positively, even by personality-focused men. This highlights the objectifying gaze towards women and its impact on self-perception.
Researchers used eye-tracking to investigate what attracts female peahens to male peacocks. The study found that peahens spend most of their time gazing at the lower portion of the train, rather than its showy upper feathers. This suggests that the lower train may be the primary attraction for females.
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Researchers found that speed, accuracy, and clear error messages are crucial for eye-tracking systems to succeed. A new biometric technique identifies users based on their eye movements, offering a potential alternative to traditional passwords.
A University of British Columbia study found that dominance and prestige, not likability, are crucial for gaining leadership. The researchers used eye-tracking technology to measure attention, revealing that people prefer dominant leaders over those with high social skills.
Researchers at UPNA aim to create affordable, high-precision eye tracking systems for applications beyond assisting people with disabilities. They have developed a database of over 100 users and are working on algorithms to detect pupil position and gaze direction.