Every day, we’re inching closer and closer to the type of “future” we see in the movies. Cars can drive themselves and we can command playlists and order groceries with voice commands. Taking us one step closer is a device from technology company 4tiitoo that allows us to actually move things with our eyes. Today’s guest is Stephan Odörfer, Co-founder at 4tiitoo, a technology company based in Munich, Germany. They’ve pioneered a mouseless technology that’s propelled by a nudge and controlled by the eye movement of the user. Not only is it reducing repetitive motion and ergonomic strain, but it’s also increasing efficiency for workers.   In this episode, you’ll hear how this revolutionary technology is operated in the workplace and some less conventional uses that are gaining traction. We talk about why better communication from human to computer is necessary, and the importance of AI and data collection as technology improves over time. You’ll also hear a few interesting predictions for a vision-focused future.  Some Questions I Ask: What trends are you seeing as we move from the old school type input devices towards the digital workplace? (5:15) Why is ergonomics important to address while operating a mouse? (7:12) Is artificial intelligence built into the technology? (16:12) Are there ever any times when the technology does something that you don't want it to do? (22:40) What's one of the most fun applications you've seen for implementing this technology? (34:42) What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How the concept of better communication between humans and computers materialized for the company (3:07) Which industries are using this technology to their benefit (8:25) How the technology is useful in the workplace (12:08) The role vision will play in the future (30:32) How data helps improve the technology over time (38:22) Connect with Stephan Odörfer: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.