One of the coolest things about technology is the myriad of ways it can be used to help people with disabilities. Google’s latest experimental app allows people who may not be able to speak out loud to express themselves verbally through an amazing method: their eyes. 👀
The Look to Speak application works by using machine learning models to track users’ eye movements. It presents two columns of common words and phrases, and looking left or right reduces the selection until the chosen option is selected, at which point the application speaks the word (s) aloud.
Look to Speak offers its core functionality without introducing too many additional features. Users can customize the list of options presented by the application, allowing people to more accurately express their own voice by customizing words and phrases. Gaze sensitivity settings can also be adjusted to take into account individual needs and preferences.
Google isn’t positioning the app as a way to completely replace more expensive assistive machines. Instead, it’s meant to go where those devices can’t; Since Look to Speak runs solely on a smartphone, it is more convenient and less expensive to take advantage of than many other alternatives.
The application is available for free for everyone with a device with Android 9.0 and higher. Download it today from APK Mirror or Play Store to try it out for yourself, and be sure to spread the word if you know someone else who finds it helpful to speak only with their eyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6WVBSRe_ek
