Honor announces global rollout of its eye-tracking technology
Honor’s AI-based eye-tracking feature will soon be rolled out globally. The Chinese tech brand introduced the feature for Honor Magic 6 Pro users in its home country early this year. The advanced functionality lets users interact with their smartphones using their eyes. Users can perform various tasks via compatible apps by simply looking at the phone. Honor further confirmed that it is exploring more possibilities for its multi-modal AI technology.
Honor to roll out Eye Tracking feature to global devices
In a press release on Tuesday, Honor announced that its eye-tracking technology will be rolled out in global markets outside of China from August 27. This intent-based eye-tracking technology will be available on Honor Magic 6 Pro devices through the MagicOS 8 operating system.
Honor’s innovative eye-tracking feature allows users to use their smartphones through eye movements. Users can interact with their phones using their eyes to open notifications and apps.
Honor also shared a three-minute YouTube video highlighting how the technology has positively impacted the life of Bernard Muller, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 14 years ago. The short film, produced by BBC Storyworks, shows how he uses eye-tracking technology for communication and his artwork.
In addition, Honor confirmed that it is developing non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. The company claims that this technology will allow people to communicate with external devices using electrical brain signals, creating more opportunities for people with disabilities.
Honor Magic 6 Pro Price, Specifications
Honor unveiled the Honor Magic 6 series in China in January. The Honor Magic 6 Pro 5G is currently available in India with a price tag of Rs. 89,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage version.
The Magic 6 Pro 5G was launched earlier this month in the country. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and features a 6.8-inch LTPO display. The handset has a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 180-megapixel periscope sensor, a 50-megapixel front-facing camera and is backed by a 5,600mAh battery with support for both wired and wireless charging. It has an IP68-rated build for dust and water resistance.
