Beam Eye Tracker provides AI-powered software that turns your webcam into an immersive head and eye tracking device for PC gaming. It enables 6DoF head tracking for over 200 games, enhancing gameplay without requiring additional hardware, and offers an overlay for post-game analysis and content creation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional PC gaming immersion often requires expensive, specialized hardware for head and eye tracking. This creates a barrier to entry for many gamers and content creators who wish to enhance their gameplay experience.
Solution
Beam Eye Tracker offers an AI-powered software solution that transforms an existing webcam into a high-performance eye and head tracking device. This enables 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) head tracking for over 200 PC games, providing a more immersive experience without the need for additional hardware. The software also includes an overlay for post-game analysis and content creation, allowing users to review their focus during gameplay and enhance stream engagement. Furthermore, it supports using smartphones as webcams, including FaceID-enabled iOS devices for offloaded processing and improved accuracy via their TrueDepth cameras.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes PC gamers and content creators seeking to enhance gameplay immersion and analysis without investing in dedicated eye or head tracking hardware.
Features
- AI-driven head and eye tracking utilizing standard webcams or smartphone cameras.
- Supports 6DoF head tracking for over 200 PC games via OpenTrack integration.
- High frame rate tracking (up to 120 FPS, 60+ FPS for supported webcams) for smooth input.
- Optional eye tracking overlay for gameplay analysis and stream enhancement.
- Compatibility with iOS devices featuring FaceID for offloaded processing and enhanced accuracy using TrueDepth sensors.
- SDK available for developers to integrate head and eye tracking into their own applications.
- Features like presence detection and a privacy filter for enhanced security and data protection.
- Optimized for webcams with a narrow to regular field of view (50-80°); recommends lower resolution at higher frame rates for optimal performance.