With the Kinect and other motion based interfaces becoming so popular, it was only a matter of time before mobile platforms embraced face-tracking. This Umoove app allows users to control their phones simply by looking at it.
Umoove is a company that is pioneering this face-tracking movement with its two apps. One app is a face-tracker and the other an eye-tracker. This innovation is far from completed but for right now it can be used in Umoove's portable game.
The game sees users controlling a character that flies around in the virtual world collecting goodies. The game is completely run through the face-tracking system, and while the technology is still not complete, it works well. Pulling off specific or very difficult movements is still a work in progress, but you can expect to see this kind of gaming take off in the near future.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mobile Face-tracking
- There is a growing trend in mobile platforms embracing face-tracking technology, allowing users to control their devices simply by looking at them.
- Eye-tracking Development
- Companies like Umoove are pioneering eye-tracking technology, which has the potential to enhance user experiences and create new possibilities for control systems.
- Virtual World Gaming
- The use of face-tracking technology in gaming is on the rise, providing users with immersive experiences and new ways to interact with virtual environments.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- The technology industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for mobile face-tracking interfaces by developing advanced systems and applications.
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can leverage face-tracking technology to create innovative and immersive gaming experiences that revolutionize player interaction and gameplay mechanics.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can integrate face-tracking and eye-tracking functionality into a wide range of devices, offering users a more intuitive and hands-free user experience.
