Version 0.1.0 Released

Empowering Voices Through Intelligent Gaze

An intelligent, high-tolerance eye-gaze communication platform specifically designed for children with complex communication needs, featuring Tobii eye tracker support, robust word prediction, and real-time syncing.

βœ“ Windows 10 & 11 Optimized βœ“ Free & Open Source βœ“ Offline-First Architecture

Experience Dwell Interaction

Hover your cursor over a card below. Hold your position to fill the progress circle and trigger the selection, simulating our adaptive eye-gaze dwell control system.

Simulated Phrase Bar
Hover and dwell on a tile below to build a phrase...
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Key Core Pillars

GazeAAC combines robust low-level eye-tracking technology with advanced user interface design tailored for ultimate accessibility.

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Tobii Gaze Bridge

Features a custom python-based background service that bridges Tobii Eye Tracker APIs to Electron via WebSockets, supporting local, low-latency gaze polling.

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CP-Optimized Tolerance

Features custom dampening buffers and manual gate switches designed specifically for kids with spasticity, preventing accidental double-clicks and mis-selections.

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OBF Grid Compatibility

Fully supports Open Board Format (OBF), allowing custom symbols, vocabulary trees, and grid dimensions to be imported and synced seamlessly.

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Contextual AI Responses

Uses offline-first cache syncing powered by Firebase combined with intelligent AI query engines for quick, contextually relevant conversational responses.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • Hardware: Tobii Eye Tracker 4C / 5 / PCEye (Optional, supports standard Mouse Emulation mode out-of-the-box!)
  • Frameworks: Microsoft VC++ Redistributable (included in installer)

How to Get Started

  1. Download the installer package (`GazeAAC-Setup-0.1.0.zip`), extract the `.exe` inside, and double-click to install.
  2. Connect your Tobii Eye Tracker (if available) and run the Tobii Calibration utility.
  3. Launch **GazeAAC** from the desktop shortcut. The Python Eye Gaze bridge will start automatically in the background.
  4. If using a standard mouse, the app functions in **Dwell Click** modeβ€”perfect for testing and screen-based navigation!

Get Started with GazeAAC

Choose the installation format that fits your device. Our NSIS setup contains everything needed to initialize GazeAAC and the Tobii Eye Tracker bridge.