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When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening?

Research at University of California - San Diego found that infants with ASD have impaired neural responses to motherese speech, which is crucial for emotional bonding and learning. Typically developing children show stronger brain activation and interest in motherese.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJan 3, 2022

An AI that reads your eyes

A new AI application called DeepMReye uses MRI signals to read eye movements and infer thoughts, memories, and goals. It can also diagnose brain diseases by analyzing characteristic eye movement patterns.

SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 16, 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

AI-powered glaucoma screening test delivers rapid results

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.

SourceRMIT University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 27, 2021

Our eyes and brain work together to create a ‘pipeline’ of meaning – new study

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.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 21, 2021

Following the bouncing eyeball in augmented reality

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.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalOptical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 10, 2021

Making (and breaking) eye contact makes conversation more engaging

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.

SourceDartmouth College·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 10, 2021
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Thinking of plastic surgery? Zoom in on this first

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.

SourceSt. Edward's University·JournalMarketing Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 24, 2021

A new metric for designing safer streets

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.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalAccident Analysis & Prevention·DateJul 19, 2021

Scientists improved eye tracking technology in VR systems

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.

SourceRUDN University·JournalSID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers·DateJan 22, 2021
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

How automated vehicles can impede driver performance, and what to do about it

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.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalAccident Analysis & Prevention·DateDec 1, 2020

How your BMI might affect your spontaneous food purchases

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.

SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateSep 2, 2020

New study: Eyes linger less on 'fake news' headlines

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.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·DateAug 24, 2020

Using infrared eye tracking to study infant behavior

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.

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalNeurotoxicology and Teratology·DateAug 14, 2020

Eye-tracking tech helps aged care assessment

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.

SourceFlinders University·JournalApplied Health Economics and Health Policy·DateAug 3, 2020
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

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Building a better breast with eye-tracking technology

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.

SourceAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons·JournalPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery·DateDec 3, 2019

Can watching movies detect autism?

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.

SourceAmerican Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalAutism Research·DateOct 28, 2019
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Smart glasses follow our eyes, focus automatically

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.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 28, 2019

Study: With Twitter, race of the messenger matters

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.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·DateFeb 22, 2019

New research debunks importance of eye contact

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.

SourceSAGE·JournalPerception·DateFeb 5, 2019

Adults with autism can read complex emotions in others

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.

SourceUniversity of Kent·JournalAutism Research·DateJan 7, 2019

What are you looking at? How attention affects decision-making

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.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPsychological Science·DateDec 19, 2018
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Psycholinguists build eye-tracking database on reading in Russian

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.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalBehavior Research Methods·DateAug 30, 2018
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

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Novel system mimics focus activity of the human eye

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.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateJun 12, 2018

Study uses eye tracking to assess receptive language in children

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.

SourcePediatric Academic Societies·DateMay 5, 2018
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Watch your step: How vision leads locomotion

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.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalCell·DateApr 23, 2018

Study confirms beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

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.

SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalSex Roles·DateDec 21, 2017
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Car, stroller, juice: Babies understand when words are related

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.

SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 20, 2017

Word learning in early life

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.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 20, 2017

Kent State professor receives NSF grant to develop eye-tracking software

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.

SourceKent State University·DateOct 24, 2017

How we determine who's to blame

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.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPsychological Science·DateOct 17, 2017
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Wondering if that mole is cancerous? Look at illustrations, not photos

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...

SourceBrigham Young University·JournalJournal of Health Communication·DateSep 13, 2017

Apes demonstrate human-like understanding of what others believe

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.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateOct 6, 2016
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

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Eye-tracking system uses ordinary cellphone camera

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.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJun 16, 2016

Software turns webcams into eye-trackers

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.

SourceBrown University·DateJun 1, 2016

Remote eye gaze tracking as a marker for autism

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.

SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateMar 31, 2016
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Consumers' preferences for foliage plant attributes

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.

SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalHortScience·DateDec 14, 2015

Eye-tracking glasses reveal the learning process

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.

SourceQueen's University·JournalAcademic Medicine·DateSep 21, 2015
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Apes know a good thriller when they see one

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.

SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateSep 17, 2015

Attention to angry faces can predict future depression

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, ...

SourceBinghamton University·JournalClinical Psychological Science·DateJun 16, 2015

Getting the message across: Can active symbols on road signs save lives?

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.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateMar 31, 2015

Novel eye-tracking technology detects concussions and head injury severity

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.

SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalJournal of Neurotrauma·DateJan 29, 2015

New technology advances eye tracking as biomarker for brain function and brain injury

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.

SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalJournal of Neurosurgery·DateDec 16, 2014
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Pain words stand out more for those experiencing it: York U study

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.

SourceYork University·JournalJournal of Pain Research·DateOct 3, 2014

Eye tracking technology suggests people 'check out' women at first glance

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.

SourceSpringer·JournalSex Roles·DateOct 29, 2013

Rules of attraction: Catching a peahen's eye

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.

SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·DateJul 24, 2013
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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