EyeWriter: Paralyzed Artist Draws with His Eyes

Patrick James
Writer / Former GOOD Managing Editor

November 13, 2009 • 10:15 am PST
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The true beauty of scientific and technological advancements is most evident when they reveal our humanity. Take Tony Quan, also known as street artist Tempt One. Quan is paralyzed, yet with the assistance of the EyeWriter, a custom eye-tracking software, he is still able to continue painting, simply by moving his eyes.

Video by Evan Roth. Via Swiss Miss (via Amrit).

Posted in: Technology,; GOOD Blog,; Culture,; Lifestyle

Tags: health,; technology,; culture,; art,; street art,; eyewriter

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