Sure thing, let’s dive right in. I mean, who doesn’t love rambling about tech? So, Tobii and Prophesee, right? They’re teaming up—and not to oversimplify—but basically, Prophesee’s got these fancy cameras. They don’t see everything. I mean, they do, but selectively. Like how your eyes might skip over the guy in a banana suit if he’s just standing there doing nothing. Weird comparison, but you get it.
Okay, back to business. Prophesee’s tech focuses on changes, movement, light—stuff like that. So, it’s not like filming an epic saga with all the dull bits included. More like capturing the cool stuff. That means these sensors are quick, tiny, and, thank goodness, they don’t need a ton of power. Which is great because, let’s face it, nobody wants a headset that weighs a ton and needs charging every five minutes.
Tobii, on the other hand, well, they’re like the eye-tracking wizards. They’re mixing their mojo with Prophesee’s sensors to create what they describe as a speedy, efficient eye-tracking solution. It sounds all sci-fi, but in a good way. Perfect for those AR/VR headsets or smart glasses—things that desperately need to be both powerful and battery-friendly. Because, honestly, who wants to look like they’re wearing a brick on their face?
Luca Verre from Prophesee had a lot to say. Something about this being perfect for future wearables… low power, always on—for when you absolutely have to check your messages in a meeting with just your pupils. This partnership is expanding what they can do in the eye-tracking world. Imagine setting new benchmarks for AR/VR? Pretty cool, huh?
Emma Bauer from Tobii chimed in too, saying these smart glasses need to be super efficient and blend seamlessly with regular glasses. Which makes sense. Nobody wants to look like they’re about to beam up to a spaceship every time they put on their eyewear.
Let’s not forget, Tobii’s been in the game for a while now. They’ve got some serious creds with their eye-tracking tech in VR headsets like PlayStation VR 2, Pixel Crystal, and more. It’s like these headsets are getting a VIP pass to eye-tracking greatness. Foveated rendering and social immersion? Yes, please.
So yeah, that’s Tobii and Prophesee. A little like peanut butter meeting jelly, if jelly could help you experience augmented reality with just a glance. And now, I’m craving a sandwich. Go figure.
