Tobii Technology, the world leader in eye tracking, announced today that its partner ESINOMED GmbH, a leading provider of display solutions for medical and industrial uses, is launching EyeSeeMed, the world’s first eye-tracking solution that integrates with hospital PACS systems to give surgeons hands-free access to imaging and patient data in sterile surgical environments. The EyeSeeMed solution will be shown for the first time at MEDICA, Nov. 12-15, in Dusseldorf at the HT Labor + Hospitaltechnik AG booth (#13D39).

Tobii has already made establish inroads in the UX world with its tools for eye tracking, in gaming, and other hands-free, eye movement controls applied to standard consumer devices.

Here’s a short video about one of their commercial products available for the general consumer:

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“Tobii is extremely excited to be a part of this historical advancement in the medical industry”

“Tobii is extremely excited to be a part of this historical advancement in the medical industry,” said Oscar Werner, vice president of Tobii OEM Solutions. “The EyeSeeMed solution will empower surgeons with hands-free access to critical and time-sensitive data in the operating room by allowing them to simply use their natural eye gaze. This will reduce the complex interactions between the medical imaging instruments and the surgeon, hence making the process much more efficient and safe.”

With the EyeSeeMed solution, by using only their eyes, doctors will now have an unprecedented level of flexibility and independence to access and process pre- and intraoperative imaging and medical data.

“At last, the operating doctor can finally call up and process the relevant data and information during an operation himself, without having to leave the sterile environment or be dependent upon additional assistant personnel,” said Peter Spagl, CEO of ESINOMED GmbH.

Tobii is not new to the medical arena. In 2012, the company announced its partnership with i2Eye Diagnostics, developing a portable, patient-friendly eye-tracking solution called Saccadic Vector Optokinetic Perimetry (SVOP), which assists clinicians in the diagnosis of ophthalmic and neurological conditions.

 

About Tobii Technology

Tobii Technology is the global leader in eye tracking, and is pioneering eye tracking in personal computing, has transformed research in many fields and has enabled communication for thousands of people with special needs. The company develops and delivers core eye-tracking technology as well as a comprehensive solution for interaction and analytical applications. Tobii is headquartered in Sweden and operates through three divisions: Tobii OEM Solutions, Tobii Dynavox and Tobii Analysis Solutions, with offices in the United States, China, Germany, Japan and Norway, and a global network of resellers. Founded in 2001, Tobii continues to achieve rapid annual growth and receive awards and recognition for its accomplishments. www.tobii.com.

 

About ESINOMED GmbH

ESINOMED is a leading manufacturer of individual display solutions for medical and industrial use. Since 1999, ESINOMED has developed various pioneering innovations, such as the world’s first digital X-ray film viewer and the first passively cooled, fan-less medical viewing console. With the launch of EyeSeeMed, ESINOMED will once again sustainably change the future of medical imaging and data management. ESINOMED Digital Viewing Stations are available worldwide through a global network of exclusive distribution partners. www.esinomed.com.