SMI Unveils 500 Hz Binocular Remote Eye Tracker
In other new eye tracking news, Business Wire is reporting that engineers have created what is being called the world’s first 500 Hz binocular remote eye tracker. They’re calling it the SMI RED500, and it’s the first in a new world of devices that combine eye tracking and scientific experimentation with more ease.
The system is to be launched at the SfN Neuroscience 2010 Conference that will take place in San Diego, CA. Essentially, this new devices is an extremely high performance eye tracker that’s boasts efficiency and speed. It features an Hz sampling rate of 500, binocular tracking as well as large tracking range.
Fields such as neuroscience and psychology could benefit from a binocular remote eye tracker like this, as can studies of both reading and cognitive processes. It’s extremely important to measure the signal correctly, and with saccades moving as quickly as 1000 degrees a second, a 500 Hz sampling grade is well within the realm of accurate science. With a system that moves quickly, there’s really no such need to compromise data and accuracy with a slower, poorer device.
The article says the new system makes for unique versatility and takes advantage of a PC monitor, a large screen TV, or a projection screen. The new algorithms can reportedly reach quite a high performance mark.
The system works as it also allows for interfacing with the company’s proprietary eye tracking systems, made by SensoMotoric Instruments. Interfacing between the two have available for the past decade or so, and the company is said to be taking advantage of its knowledge, experience, and personnel in order to succeed. The system employs a RED platform, so there’s a large bump in quality just in that alone, especially when it comes to fields like neurology and psychology.
World’s First: 500Hz Binocular Remote Eye Tracker – SMI RED500
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