Dennis Wall, Catalin Voss, and Nick Haber of Stanford’s Wall Lab are developing Google Glass software to help autistic children recognize and understand facial expressions and emotions.
Head motion tracking sensors, a microphone, and an eye tracking infrared camera analyze a wearer’s behavior during social interactions. Real time social cues are provided, and responses, including eye contact details, which can be analyzed in behavioral therapy, are recorded. The goal is to incorporate behavioral therapy into natural settings.
Last year ApplySci described a related technology, Brain Power‘s Glass app, where expressions are interpreted and social engagement with parents is monitored, using games and exercises.
The Autism Glass Project has been tested on 40 children, and a clinical trial of 100 participants is now beginning.
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