Tobii Technology

Tobii Dynavox and Google collaborate to make technology more accessible

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Alphabet Inc., Computing, Articles, Operating systems, Tobii Technology, DynaVox, Google Search, Google Now, Assistive technology, Android, Google, Messages

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced a new collaboration with Google to integrate Google Assistant into their communication devices via the software Snap Core First.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced a new collaboration with Google to integrate Google Assistant into their communication devices via the software Snap Core First.
  • Any Tobii Dynavox device comes with Google Assistant, making it possible for users to experience all the amazing helpfulness of Google to get things done, that can be accessed via eye gaze, touch or scanning switches.
  • Therefore, we are extremely pleased to enter this partnership with Google and jointly develop technologies that are more accessible to everyone," said Fredrik Ruben, CEO of Tobii Dynavox.
  • This includes the development of the access software Computer Control , integration of outdoor eye tracking and a whole new suite of accessible apps such as Android Messages, Google Calendar and Google Translate.

Tobii Dynavox and Google collaborate to make technology more accessible

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Alphabet Inc., Computing, Articles, Operating systems, Tobii Technology, DynaVox, Google Search, Google Now, Assistive technology, Android, Google, Messages

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced a new collaboration with Google to integrate Google Assistant into their communication devices via the software Snap Core First.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced a new collaboration with Google to integrate Google Assistant into their communication devices via the software Snap Core First.
  • Any Tobii Dynavox device comes with Google Assistant, making it possible for users to experience all the amazing helpfulness of Google to get things done, that can be accessed via eye gaze, touch or scanning switches.
  • Therefore, we are extremely pleased to enter this partnership with Google and jointly develop technologies that are more accessible to everyone," said Fredrik Ruben, CEO of Tobii Dynavox.
  • This includes the development of the access software Computer Control , integration of outdoor eye tracking and a whole new suite of accessible apps such as Android Messages, Google Calendar and Google Translate.

Tobii divests Smartbox

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Cognitive science, Tobii Technology, Vision

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB ('Tobii') has agreed to divest Smartbox.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB ('Tobii') has agreed to divest Smartbox.
  • The expected purchase consideration corresponds to what Tobii paid for Smartbox in 2018 and is not expected to have any noteworthy impact on Tobii's earnings.
  • Tobii acquired Smartbox in August 2018 with the ambition of accelerating the pace of innovation and development of the assistive technology for communications industry.
  • "Tobii and Smartbox would have been a fantastic combination that together would have been able to further accelerate innovation and development in assistive technology for communications," said Tobii CEO Henrik Eskilsson.

Tobii divests Smartbox

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Cognitive science, Tobii Technology, Vision

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB ('Tobii') has agreed to divest Smartbox.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB ('Tobii') has agreed to divest Smartbox.
  • The expected purchase consideration corresponds to what Tobii paid for Smartbox in 2018 and is not expected to have any noteworthy impact on Tobii's earnings.
  • Tobii acquired Smartbox in August 2018 with the ambition of accelerating the pace of innovation and development of the assistive technology for communications industry.
  • "Tobii and Smartbox would have been a fantastic combination that together would have been able to further accelerate innovation and development in assistive technology for communications," said Tobii CEO Henrik Eskilsson.

Tobii Enhances New HP VR Headset with the Power of Eye Tracking

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Vision, Cognitive science, Human–computer interaction, Articles, Perception, Tobii Technology, Computer peripherals, Market research, Multimodal interaction, Eye tracking, Virtual reality headset

The headset utilizes a full Tobii Eye Tracking system design and includes Tobii's dedicated ASIC for eye tracking - Tobii EyeChip.

Key Points: 
  • The headset utilizes a full Tobii Eye Tracking system design and includes Tobii's dedicated ASIC for eye tracking - Tobii EyeChip.
  • "Integrated with Tobii Eye Tracking, this VR headset will enable adaptive and intelligent XR experiences that will greatly benefit customers in a wide range of industries.
  • This engagement is another important strategic step in establishing eye tracking as a foundational technology in VR and demonstrates Tobii's position as the leading supplier of eye tracking technology for VR."
  • Benefits that Tobii Eye Tracking bring to the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition:
    Advanced analytics: Tobii Eye Tracking enables detection of eye movements and measurements of pupil dilation (pupillometry,) which can be used together with input from a PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor for measuring heart rate.

Tobii Enhances New HP VR Headset with the Power of Eye Tracking

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Vision, Cognitive science, Human–computer interaction, Articles, Perception, Tobii Technology, Computer peripherals, Market research, Multimodal interaction, Eye tracking, Virtual reality headset

The headset utilizes a full Tobii Eye Tracking system design and includes Tobii's dedicated ASIC for eye tracking - Tobii EyeChip.

Key Points: 
  • The headset utilizes a full Tobii Eye Tracking system design and includes Tobii's dedicated ASIC for eye tracking - Tobii EyeChip.
  • "Integrated with Tobii Eye Tracking, this VR headset will enable adaptive and intelligent XR experiences that will greatly benefit customers in a wide range of industries.
  • This engagement is another important strategic step in establishing eye tracking as a foundational technology in VR and demonstrates Tobii's position as the leading supplier of eye tracking technology for VR."
  • Benefits that Tobii Eye Tracking bring to the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition:
    Advanced analytics: Tobii Eye Tracking enables detection of eye movements and measurements of pupil dilation (pupillometry,) which can be used together with input from a PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor for measuring heart rate.

Tobii Welcomes Magdalena Rodell Andersson, New CFO of Tobii Group

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Cognitive science, Tobii Technology, Vision, DynaVox

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB (publ) has appointed Magdalena Rodell Andersson as its new CFO and a member of Tobii's group management team.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB (publ) has appointed Magdalena Rodell Andersson as its new CFO and a member of Tobii's group management team.
  • Magdalena has extensive experience, having served in CFO and interim CEO roles at both large and small entrepreneurial companies across a range of industries.
  • "Magdalena is a fantastic addition to the Tobii team, and we look forward to working closely together.
  • In the interim period, Linda Tybring, currently CFO of the division Tobii Dynavox, will assume the role as CFO for Tobii Group.

Tobii Welcomes Magdalena Rodell Andersson, New CFO of Tobii Group

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 21, 2020
Cognitive science, Tobii Technology, Vision, DynaVox

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB (publ) has appointed Magdalena Rodell Andersson as its new CFO and a member of Tobii's group management team.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii AB (publ) has appointed Magdalena Rodell Andersson as its new CFO and a member of Tobii's group management team.
  • Magdalena has extensive experience, having served in CFO and interim CEO roles at both large and small entrepreneurial companies across a range of industries.
  • "Magdalena is a fantastic addition to the Tobii team, and we look forward to working closely together.
  • In the interim period, Linda Tybring, currently CFO of the division Tobii Dynavox, will assume the role as CFO for Tobii Group.

Tobii Interim Report for the Second Quarter 2020

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Companies, Cognitive science, Tobii Technology, Vision, Lenovo, Industries, Computing, ThinkCentre

Comment by Tobii's CEO Henrik Eskilsson:

Key Points: 
  • Comment by Tobii's CEO Henrik Eskilsson:
    "Due to COVID-19, the second quarter of 2020 was one of the most challenging in Tobii's history.
  • Consolidated revenue fell by 4% to SEK 332 million (346) compared with the second quarter of 2019.
  • Tobii Tech continues to deepen its relationship with Lenovo and expand Tobii Aware through integration in two Lenovo ThinkCentre models.
  • As was previously announced, a cost reduction program was implemented during the quarter with the result that operating costs dropped 20% compared with the second quarter of 2019.

Tobii Interim Report for the Second Quarter 2020

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Companies, Cognitive science, Tobii Technology, Vision, Lenovo, Industries, Computing, ThinkCentre

Comment by Tobii's CEO Henrik Eskilsson:

Key Points: 
  • Comment by Tobii's CEO Henrik Eskilsson:
    "Due to COVID-19, the second quarter of 2020 was one of the most challenging in Tobii's history.
  • Consolidated revenue fell by 4% to SEK 332 million (346) compared with the second quarter of 2019.
  • Tobii Tech continues to deepen its relationship with Lenovo and expand Tobii Aware through integration in two Lenovo ThinkCentre models.
  • As was previously announced, a cost reduction program was implemented during the quarter with the result that operating costs dropped 20% compared with the second quarter of 2019.