Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, is a progressive nervous system disorder
that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in the loss of muscle control. For individuals
with ALS, where mobility is limited to the movement of the eyes, the use of eye-tracking-based applications
can be applied to achieve some basic tasks with certain digital interfaces. This paper presents a review of
existing eye-tracking software and hardware through which eye-tracking their application is sketched as
an assistive technology to cope with ALS. Eye-tracking also provides a suitable alternative as control of
game elements. Furthermore, artificial intelligence has been utilized to improve eye-tracking technology
with significant improvement in calibration and accuracy. Gaps in literature are highlighted in the study to
offer a direction for future research.
that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in the loss of muscle control. For individuals
with ALS, where mobility is limited to the movement of the eyes, the use of eye-tracking-based applications
can be applied to achieve some basic tasks with certain digital interfaces. This paper presents a review of
existing eye-tracking software and hardware through which eye-tracking their application is sketched as
an assistive technology to cope with ALS. Eye-tracking also provides a suitable alternative as control of
game elements. Furthermore, artificial intelligence has been utilized to improve eye-tracking technology
with significant improvement in calibration and accuracy. Gaps in literature are highlighted in the study to
offer a direction for future research.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | IEEE Access |
| Early online date | 29 Apr 2022 |
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| Publication status | Published - 29 Apr 2022 |
