Chinese researchers develop world’s first self-powered eye-tracking system, enabling ALS patients to power and control wheelchair with eye movement
2026-02-02 09:20 环球时报网英文版
A pair of eyeglasses fitted with transparent indium tin oxide electrodes around the lenses serves as a "signal transmitter." Through electrostatic induction, the electrodes precisely capture changes in charge distribution and convert them in real time into recognizable electrical signals, which are then relayed via control circuits to external devices, enabling accurate control, per the report.
Moving the technology from the laboratory to wide application will require overcoming a range of commercialization challenges. "We are actively engaging with relevant companies to explore cooperation pathways and advance the industrialization process," said Zhang Jun, a core member of the research team and a specially appointed professor at the School of Physical Sciences, Qingdao University, the report said.
Beyond wheelchair control and assisted communication, the system can be integrated with virtual reality headsets, allowing users to control display content solely through eye movements, eliminating bulky equipment and offering more versatile options for future human-machine interaction, according to media reports.
Global Times







