What is it?
Hawkeye Sidekick lets a user control their Mac using head movements. The user can rotate their head to move the mouse and make facial expressions to click, drag, and scroll. The app must be installed on both the Mac and the iPhone. Hawkeye Sidekick requires an iPhone or iPad with a TrueDepth camera. This includes iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Pro, and the new iPad Pro.
Using the iPhone or iPad’s TrueDepth camera, Hawkeye Sidekick lets a user control the Mac hands-free using head movements. Intuitive controls lets the user perform common actions using facial expressions. Best of all, Hawkeye Sidekick works with every app on the Mac so the user can browse the web, play games, edit videos, and much more. For people with motor impairments, this makes using a Mac far easier.
How it Works:
– Open the Hawkeye Access app on the Mac
– Open the Hawkeye Sidekick app on the iPhone or iPad
– The apps will instantly connect using Bluetooth, no setup required.
– Rotation of the head to moves the cursor
– A user can customize the facial expressions recognized in the app to perform clicks, drags, and scrolls.
Customizable:
– The user can pick the expressions that work best for for them
– Assign expressions to actions
– Adjust cursor and expression sensitivity
– Or, use the Mac’s built-in Dwell Control
And much more…
– A user can shake their head to undo
– Open with “Hey Siri…”
– No external hardware needed
To get started, download Hawkeye Access on your Mac and Hawkeye Sidekick on your iPhone or iPad.
Email Hawkeye Sidekick at access@usehawkeye.com or tweet them @HawkeyeAccess.
What does it do?
Hawkeye Sidekick lets a user control their Mac using head movements. The user can rotate their head to move the mouse and make facial expressions to click, drag, and scroll. The app must be installed on both the Mac and the iPhone. Hawkeye Sidekick requires an iPhone or iPad with a TrueDepth camera. This includes iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Pro, and the new iPad Pro.
Using the iPhone or iPad’s TrueDepth camera, Hawkeye Sidekick lets a user control the Mac hands-free using head movements. Intuitive controls lets the user perform common actions using facial expressions. Best of all, Hawkeye Sidekick works with every app on the Mac so the user can browse the web, play games, edit videos, and much more. For people with motor impairments, this makes using a Mac far easier.
How it Works:
– Open the Hawkeye Access app on the Mac
– Open the Hawkeye Sidekick app on the iPhone or iPad
– The apps will instantly connect using Bluetooth, no setup required.
– Rotation of the head to moves the cursor
– A user can customize the facial expressions recognized in the app to perform clicks, drags, and scrolls.
Customizable:
– The user can pick the expressions that work best for for them
– Assign expressions to actions
– Adjust cursor and expression sensitivity
– Or, use the Mac’s built-in Dwell Control
And much more…
– A user can shake their head to undo
– Open with “Hey Siri…”
– No external hardware needed
To get started, download Hawkeye Access on your Mac and Hawkeye Sidekick on your iPhone or iPad.
Email Hawkeye Sidekick at access@usehawkeye.com or tweet them @HawkeyeAccess.
What does it mean for a disabled worker otherwise excluded from computer use?
Facial and head movement technology has emerged as a game-changer for disabled individuals, offering new avenues for career advancement, independence, and inclusivity. By providing accessible communication, enhancing productivity, promoting autonomy, and fostering career growth, this transformative technology empowers individuals with disabilities to overcome challenges and excel in their professional pursuits. This level of accessibility is a reasonable accommodation and dramatically alters the type of work a worker can perform. The possibilities are endless. As we continue to embrace and integrate innovation, we create a more inclusive workforce where the diverse talents and contributions of disabled individuals are recognized, valued, and celebrated.
