Tobii Technology is a manufacturer of hardware and software solutions for eye tracking

Eye tracking

Eye tracking is the process of measuring either the point of gaze or the motion of an eye relative to the head. An eye tracker is a device for measuring eye positions and eye movement. Eye trackers are used in research on the visual system, in psychology, in cognitive linguistics and in product...

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The company was founded by three Swedish entrepreneurs; John Elvesjo

John Elvesjo

John Mikael Holtz Elvesjö, born September 19, 1977, is a Swedish entrepreneur and inventor. Born Holtz, John Elvesjö took his mother’s maiden name at the age of 18 when his father died....

, Henrik Eskilsson and Marten Skogo, in 2001 and has continuously shown very rapid year-to-year revenue growth - in 2007, Tobii was awarded a prize as Sweden's fastest growing technology company by Deloitte.
Tobii is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in the US, Japan, China, Germany and Norway. The products are sold directly and through resellers and partners worldwide..

Analysis

Tobii Technology provides products for analysis of eye movements in academic and commercial research. The products are used in the area of psychology, in market research, in human-computer-interaction and usability.

Assistive Technology

Tobii offers a range of AAC products (Augmentative and alternative communication

Augmentative and alternative communication

Augmentative and alternative communication is an umbrella term that encompasses the communication methods used to supplement or replace speech or writing for those with impairments in the production or comprehension of spoken or written language...

) that give individuals with communication disabilities a voice and a way to live more fulfilled, integrated and independent lives.

Potential applications are, e.g., automotive safety, arcade gaming, computer interaction, medical diagnostics, security, law enforcement, video conferencing, information kiosks, interactive advertising and more. Tobii offers products and consulting in this area.

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