Web-based Hands-free mouse control
21 hours ago
- #accessibility
- #hands-free
- #webcam
- Hands-free mouse control using a webcam.
- Precise cursor control by moving your head.
- Click by hovering over a control for a set time; cancel by moving away.
- Regain mouse control by moving it; head tracking pauses temporarily.
- Adjustable sensitivity and smoothing for head tracking.
- Combines face detection and optical flow for accurate mouse movement.
- Better than Enable Viacam and Project Gameface in accuracy.
- Ideal for users with limited mobility (e.g., ALS, carpal tunnel).
- Fun and useful for multitasking (e.g., playing guitar, eating).
- Try Tracky Mouse in your browser with adjustable settings.
- Practice pointing at targets in a demo area.
- Available as a JavaScript library for web applications.
- Uses Lucas–Kanade optical flow and two face detectors for accuracy.
- Open-source, MIT-licensed, with all processing done locally.
- No storage of personally identifiable information.