# Face-Tracking Interfaces Umoove is Getting in on the Face-Tracking Train By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facetracking References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/01/15/this-app-lets-you-control-a-game-using-face-tracking/) & [umoove.me](http://www.umoove.me/) With the Kinect and other [motion based interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-tracking-technology) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control) with its two apps. One app is a face-tracker and the other an [eye-tracker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobii-glasses-x). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion Tracking Eye Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtrack.md) - [Avatar Motion-Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocopi-1.md) - [Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic-6.md) - [Eye-Tracking Technology Functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-features.md) - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refract-technologies.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Motion-Tracking Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-tracking-phone-mount.md) - [Facial Gesture Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control.md) - [Eye-Tracking Device Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-solution.md)