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Interested in playing Android games using your face? Thanks to Google, it is now feasible
Interested in playing Android games using your face? Thanks to Google, it is now feasible
Android app developers can now access Project Gameface as open-source software.
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| Interested in playing Android games using your face? It is now possible thanks to Google |
Google has declared that Project Gameface is now available as an open-source Android application, marking a significant advancement in the accessibility space. This concept, which was showcased at the Google I/O for desktop computers last year, lets users move their heads and use facial motions to control the cursor on their devices. By combining MediaPipe's facial landmark identification API with the device's camera, the accessibility function offers a customized and easy-to-use interface.
Originally intended to be a hands-free "mouse" for gaming, Project Gameface has already grown beyond entertainment. With the use of this technology, Android developers can now incorporate a variety of apps that enable users to manipulate the cursor with motions like opening their mouths to drag and drop it, or to click by raising their eyebrows.
Google states in its statement that "it accurately records facial expressions and head motions using the device's camera, transforming them into intuitive and personalized control." "Now, developers may design applications that allow users to alter a variety of user interface elements, such as cursor speed, gesture size, and facial expressions."
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| Interested in playing Android games using your face? It is now possible thanks to Google |
Despite being created with gamers in mind, Google has expressed interest in modifying this technology for use in a wider range of settings, such as social settings, workplaces, and educational institutions. Google is working with Incluzza, an accessibility-focused social enterprise based in India, to extend Project Gameface's reach and assist a wider range of users.
When Project Gameface was first introduced in 2023, it represented a significant advancement in technology accessibility by providing a more accessible and reasonably priced substitute for pricey head-tracking devices. With the help of quadriplegic video game streamer Lance Carr, the technology was created with a resizing gesture feature that lets users tailor it to their preferences and comfort.
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