Speech and language experts say the Look to Speak app will be beneficial to many of their patients.

How It Works

The app uses facial recognition technology already built into smartphones.

There are other eye gaze systems, but they require special hardware, so this is pretty groundbreaking.

A therapist helping a child in a speech therapy exercise.

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The app is currently available to Android devices with Android 9.0 systems and above.

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Benefits And Concerns

Overall, speech language experts are optimistic about the app for many reasons.

A screenshot of look to speak on a simulated phone along with an eye drawn next to it.

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“They dont have to learn a whole new systemits just another app on their phone.”

However, Hilger has some reservations about the app, particularly that its made by Google.

“Im worried about Google getting in the game and kind of choking out these more specialized companies.”

A speech therapist using a smartphone for a video conference call.

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