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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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EVANSTON, Ill.

Who
Northwestern University, Apple, Brenna Argall, Project DRIVE, U.S. National Science Foundation, LUCI, LifeDrive Mobility, LLC
What
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.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:29:12 GMT · 3h 15m ago
Where
EVANSTON, Ill. ·
Why
This technology creates another pathway for independent mobility by allowing users to interact with and control their wheelchair through natural eye movements.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This innovation significantly enhances accessibility for individuals with severe mobility impairments by enabling them to control wheelchairs using only eye movements via Apple Vision Pro, potentially improving their independence and quality of life. The collaboration between academia and industry also paves the way for further integration of assistive technologies.

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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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    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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