# Facial Movement Game Controllers Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameface References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/423469/Google-s-New-GameFace-Turns-Your-Facial-Movements-Into-A-Video-Game-Controller/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKr8qOJvNas&utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control) recently announced during its I/O 2023 conference that it has developed a new way for gamers to participate with its GameFace system. It is an artificially intelligent technology that is able to turn facial movements into a controller. This pushes boundaries when it comes to accessibility as Lance Carr, who is a quadriplegic streamer with muscular dystrophy inspired this project. There was a fire in his home that occurred during a live stream and it burned his assistive equipment including his head-tracking house, realizing that much of this was outdated and can't be replaced. The GameFace technology works well with any standard webcam and can also be downloaded as an open-source code to make it much more accessible. Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Facial Movement Gaming:** The GameFace technology by Google allows gamers to control video games using their facial movements, creating opportunities for new gaming experiences and accessibility for disabled gamers. - **Artificially Intelligent Controllers:** The GameFace system uses AI to intelligently translate facial movements into control commands, opening doors for further development in immersive gaming technologies. - **Open-source Technologies:** The GameFace system has an open-source code available, enabling tech enthusiasts to experiment with the technology to develop new uses, including potential applications for healthcare and assistive technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Gaming:** The GameFace system has the potential to revolutionize video gaming, creating opportunities for new gaming experiences and accessibility for disabled gamers. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The GameFace technology by Google showcases the potential for AI to translate complex human movements into intelligent commands, paving the way for future innovations in the field. - **Healthcare and Assistive Technologies:** The GameFace system may have potential applications in healthcare and assistive technologies, providing new ways for disabled individuals to interact with technology through their facial movements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Facial Gesture Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control.md) - [Motion Tracking Eye Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtrack.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [Voice-Activated Gaming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-game-control.md) - [Avatar Motion Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-motion-controller.md) - [Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guide-play.md) - [Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-gaming-controller.md) - [Avatar Motion-Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocopi-1.md) - [AI Physical Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrolling-therapy.md)