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Eyetracking Meets Prescription Glasses or Safety Gear
For individuals with corrective eyewear or in situations where protective eyewear is mandatory—such as sports, manufacturing, military, firefighting, medicine, or science—traditional eyetracking wearables often fall short. Most solutions cannot be used over glasses or goggles, creating a critical gap in research and performance analysis.
The Challenge
Physical Limits of Head-mounted eye-tracking wearables
In extreme and work environments—such as sports, military, manufacturing, and handcrafting—professionals rely on protective goggles, helmets, or prescription glasses for safety and performance. Yet, most head-mounted eyetracking wearables face critical physical and design limitations:
- Lens-Dependent Tracking Many eyetrackers use lenses positioned directly in front of the eyes to capture gaze data. This design makes them incompatible with protective goggles or prescription glasses, as additional layers disrupt calibration and accuracy.
- Bulky, Inflexible Form Factors Traditional eyetracking devices are often too large or rigid to fit under helmets or over glasses. Their size and shape prevent use in real-world scenarios where protective gear is mandatory.
- Motion and Light Sensitivity High-motion environments demand devices that can handle rapid movements, vibrations, and changing light without losing tracking. Many wearables struggle with motion blur or glare, limiting their effectiveness in dynamic settings.
- No Integration with Protective Gear Most eyetrackers are standalone units, not designed to integrate with helmets, visors, or other safety equipment. This forces users to choose between data collection and safety—a compromise that’s unacceptable in high-risk fields.
The Solution
Dikablis Glasses X
Dikablis Glasses X by Ergoneers is designed to bridge this gap. Its lightweight, ergonomic design allows it to be worn over protective goggles or prescription glasses without compromising comfort or data quality. With high-speed recording (up to 120 Hz), global shutter technology, and reflection-free tracking, Dikablis Glasses X delivers reliable gaze data even in dynamic, high-motion scenarios.
Eyetracking with Dikablis Glasses X
Key Features
* Compatibility: Fits over protective goggles, safety glasses, and prescription lenses.
* Durability: Built for extreme environments, from sports fields to manufacturing floors.
* Precision: High-speed, reflection-free tracking ensures accurate data collection.
* Flexibility: Works seamlessly with Ergoneers’ Prophea.X platform for multi-subject, multi-modal analysis.
Prophea.X: Unlocking Multi-Subject, Multi-Modal Insights
Ergoneers’ Prophea.X platform takes eyetracking further by enabling infinite multi-subject and multi-modal data synchronization. Researchers can capture gaze behavior alongside biophysical signals, environmental data, and simulator inputs—all in real time. Prophea.X supports both Dikablis Glasses X and Tobii Glasses, making it a versatile tool for complex studies.
Custom Integration for Specialized Needs
For industries requiring even more tailored solutions, Ergoneers offers a hardware development kit. This allows eyetracking technology to be integrated directly into helmets or other protective gear, expanding possibilities for aviation, car & motorbike racing, firefighting, and advanced manufacturing.
Applications Across Industries
* Sports: Analyze athletes’ visual strategies during high-intensity play.
* Manufacturing & Logistics: Optimize worker safety and process efficiency.
* Mobility, Military & Aviation: Enhance training and situational awareness.
* Handcrafting, Science & Surgery: Improve precision and reduce cognitive load.
Conclusion
Dikablis Glasses X and Prophea.X redefine what’s possible in eyetracking for extreme and work environments. By supporting eye tracking over protective eyewear and offering unparalleled multi-subject, multi-modal capabilities, Ergoneers empowers researchers and professionals to gain deeper insights—wherever the action is.
