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Technology3h 22m ago

Software developed by Northwestern's Project DRIVE helps translate eye movements into signals that powered wheelchair control systems can understand, enabling a new Apple Vision Pro accessibility feature.

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Evanston, Ill.

Who
Northwestern University, Apple, Brenna Argall, Project DRIVE
What
Software developed by Northwestern's Project DRIVE helps translate eye movements into signals that powered wheelchair control systems can understand, enabling a new Apple Vision Pro accessibility feature.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:29:12 GMT · 3h 22m ago
Where
Evanston, Ill. ·
Why
The technology aims to provide independent mobility for users with severe mobility impairments who cannot use hand-operated controls like joysticks.
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How this affects you

This innovation offers a new pathway for individuals with severe mobility impairments to control powered wheelchairs using only their eyes, enhancing independence and accessibility. It integrates academic research with industry technology to create assistive solutions.

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    Software developed by Northwestern-led Project DRIVE allows users to control powered wheelchairs using only their eyes via Apple Vision Pro.
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  2. Technology3h 22m ago
    Software developed by Northwestern's Project DRIVE helps translate eye movements into signals for powered wheelchair control systems, now integrated into Apple Vision Pro's new accessibility features.
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    Software developed by Northwestern's Project DRIVE helps translate eye movements into signals that powered wheelchair control systems can understand, enabling a new Apple Vision Pro accessibility feature.

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