Inseye

Inseye is a company that specializes in developing innovative eye-tracking technology for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices. The company's core product is a camera-free eye tracking solution that combines simple hardware with powerful software to deliver high performance at a low cost. Inseye's technology uses an array of infrared illuminators and photosensors to measure the intensity of light reflected off the user's eye, which is then analyzed by a neural network to determine pupil position. This approach offers several advantages over traditional camera-based eye tracking, including lower power consumption (below 5mW), a high sampling rate of 1000Hz, and latency of less than one millisecond. The technology is designed to be flexible and lightweight, making it suitable for integration into modern AR, VR, and mixed reality (MR) devices.

Inseye's eye-tracking solution enables various features in XR applications, such as gaze-controlled interfaces, interactive overlays, and eye-guided scrolling. One of the key applications of the technology is foveated rendering in VR gaming, which allows for real-time adjustment of graphics based on the user's gaze, potentially improving performance and visual quality. The company is also developing an accessory called Inseye Lumi, aimed at bringing eye tracking capabilities to existing VR headsets like the Meta Quest 2 and 3. Priced at USD 160, the Lumi addon connects to the headset via USB-C and the headphone jack, offering a cost-effective way to add eye tracking functionality to these devices.