We need communication devices that allow people with disabilities in communication to communicate more efficiently. Trying to make that difference is Tobii ATI introducing two communication devices especially designed for individuals with communication disabilities. Tobii C8 and Tobii C12, as the newly introduced devices are called, are tablet PC-type modularly designed dynamic devices that’ll turn text and symbol messages into speech.
Tobii C8, controlled by a switch, mouse or a keyboard, is an 8-inch touchscreen display with infrared remote control functionality for TV. While the Tobii C12 is a eye controlled 12-inch display, which is enabled by Tobii CEYE, allowing the user to control the mouse with eye movement and blinking, making the device useful for those who cannot use regular keyboards.
Via: Techpin
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Tobii has really done a great job by introducing two communication devices especially this technology is designed for those person who have communication disabilities.It has amazing featured and definately this technology will helpful to these type of people.
Tobii is a great company
It seems like Tobii is just trying to copy DynaVox and not doing a very good job of it. They copies the DynaVox V and Vmax and now copied DynaVox’s method of doing eye-tracking. I didn’t know that Sweden had the same lack of ingenuity as China. What is important is the content on the devices that allow for communication - and DynaVox beats everyone there.
Wow, this is incredible... ”Copy DynaVox” and especially ”now copied their method of doing eye-tracking”? Tobii were the ones making eye-tracking work for a wide range of AAC users, hassle-free and usable in real life. If some of the companies being around in the field for a while would have a fraction of the Swede’s innovative spirit, the world of aids for people with limitations in communication would be much more advanced.
I am eager to see how in close future, as Tobii tries to become a significant player in the AAC market, the field will wake up and make real high-tech available to users with disabilites.