Tobii’s New Partnership Sets the Stage for Advanced Eye-Tracking Tech in XR Headsets

Sure thing, I’ll take a crack at this. Here we go, in all its gloriously imperfect human-ness.

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So, there’s this company, Tobii? They’ve got their hands in tech stuff, like eye-tracking. And now, get this, they’re teaming up with another crew, Prophesee, to whip up some next-level eye-tracking. Something about using eyes like cameras. Or cameras like eyes? I’m not a tech guru, but it definitely sounds cooler than my phone’s camera.

Okay, about Prophesee. Do you know those superhero movies where someone suddenly notices every tiny thing in the room? That’s like what Prophesee’s cameras do. They don’t record everything—just the juicy bits like movement. Honestly, sounds like a lazy, energy-saving genius. Anyway, they’ve been dabbling in everything from self-driving cars to smartphones. Go figure.

So, Tobii is joining hands with Prophesee to mix their eye magic with Prophesee’s vision tricks. Supposedly, the lovechild of these two tech wizards will be some eye-tracking gadget that’s quicker than my patience running out when my Wi-Fi drops. And power-saving—‘cause, hey, who likes charging stuff constantly, right?

Luca Verre, Prophesee’s head honcho, seems quite jazzed about this hookup. Says it’s a perfect match for the new wave of low-power wearables. Maybe he’s onto something, or maybe he just likes cool toys. Either way, if this means VR goggles without a massive battery pack, sign me up!

Emma Bauer from Tobii also chimed in. She’s saying smart glasses might need a zillion things, like being light, seamless, and able to hold a decent charge while looking like regular glasses. Quite the juggling act, huh?

Oh, and here’s some eyewear gossip: there’s an image floating around with fancy Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. Not sure if that fits here, but they look sleek. Makes you wonder what else is in the pipeline…

Anyway, Bauer hinted that teaming with Prophesee means adding fancy event-based tech to their toolbox. More options mean more tinkering fun for whoever’s building these things. Bet the engineers are having a field day.

So, Tobii’s a big name, especially in Stockholm. They’ve been eye-tracking pioneers, sneaking their tech into stuff like PlayStation VR 2 and other cool gadgets. It’s not just about looking around—things like foveated rendering and social VR are possible thanks to these eye-wizards. Who knew, right?

Alright, I think I’ve rambled enough. If you’re into VR headsets and all that jazz, keep an eye (pun absolutely intended) on this space. Sounds like Tobii and Prophesee might have something nifty brewing.