Issue #26: Making Android more accessible

Google launches Project Gameface for Android

May 16, 2024

Welcome to Issue #26 of One Minute AI, your daily AI news companion. This issue discusses an awesome accessibility offering for Android.

A user using Project Gameface on their phone. The phone is mounted on a mobile stand on a desk. The user is sitting at the desk, facing the phone, and using facial movements to interact with the device. The background shows a simple, tidy home office setting with a few office supplies and a computer monitor. The phone screen shows a clear interface with icons and options for facial gesture controls, making it evident that the user is engaging with the Project Gameface application.

Google launches Project Gameface for Android

As part of 2024’s Accessibility Awareness Day, Google has introduced updates to Android to assist those with mobility or vision impairments.

A key highlight is Project Gameface, which allows users to control their devices using facial movements such as raising an eyebrow, moving their mouths, or turning their heads. This feature includes a virtual cursor and customizable gestures, such as defining the beginning and end of a swipe with mouth movements. Google is collaborating with Incluzza in India to test and improve this tool, ensuring it meets the needs of users with limited mobility.

The code for Gameface is open source and available on GitHub.

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