OptiKey
Free open-source on-screen keyboard for Windows controlled...
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What it does
OptiKey is a free, open-source on-screen keyboard that enables people with severe motor impairments to control a computer and communicate using only their eyes. It displays a virtual keyboard on the screen that users can operate entirely through eye gaze, allowing them to type messages, navigate applications, control the mouse cursor, and access speech output for communication.
Who it's for
People with ALS or locked-in syndrome who need complete computer and communication access through eye gaze using free, open-source software.
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Price: Free · Free tier available
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Windows
Price
Free
Free option
Yes
Category
Motor and Physical Access
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Challenges it addresses
- ✓typing and computer access with no motor function except eye movement
- ✓affordable eye gaze AAC without expensive hardware
- ✓full PC access by eye alone
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