SteelSeries streams its first-ever CES 2015 gaming event via Twitch. During the event, popular video bloggers showcase the latest SteelSeries Sentry gaze tracker and demonstrate how it can transform the experience of watching Counter-Strike: GO, DOTA 2, League of Legends, and other games.
“Together with the Sentry gaze tracker, we are providing new opportunities for video bloggers and viewers,” notes Etishad Rabbani, CEO of SteelSeries. – “Sentry opens up a whole new world. We can’t express in words how much the perception changes when the game knows where you’re looking.”.
“Gaze tracking will allow professional players to improve and refine their strategies more thoroughly, and gaming video channel hosts will be able to entertain audiences in new ways,” commented Oscar Werner, president of Tobii Technology. – “We are pleased that SteelSeries has appreciated the tremendous impact that gaze-tracking technology can have on the digital entertainment industry.”.
The future of video streaming
Sentry’s gaze tracker, powered by Tobii technology, will allow spectators of eSports events to see the game through the eyes of a gamer. The device monitors eye movements and overlays them on top of the game picture, so viewers can see where the player is looking during a match and evaluate his professionalism. A tracker opens up new dimensions for both presenters and the audience.
Impact on eSports and gaming
Professional players and enthusiasts will be able to assess their behavior during the game by analyzing detailed statistics, marking areas of concentration and focus, and tracking time intervals based on data from the tracker.
SteelSeries is working with professional players to develop eye-tracking standards and determine peak performance. With the help of these benchmarks, hobby gamers can assess their capabilities and improve their gaming skills.
In the not-too-distant future, the Sentry tracker will allow you to control a game character with just a glance. SteelSeries and Tobii have already started working on this technology.
The Sentry gaze tracker is available for purchase now at the SteelSeries website //steelseries.com/sentry for $199.99 &euro 199.99. The Future of Streaming gaming event broadcast from Las Vegas will be available here://steelseries.com/seethefuture.
What are some specific applications or benefits of using the Sentry eye tracker by SteelSeries in everyday life?
This is interesting, but I’m curious to know how exactly the Sentry eye tracker works and what applications it can be used for. Can it be integrated with gaming systems or is it more suited for other purposes?
What are the main features and functionalities of the SteelSeries Sentry eye tracker?
How does the SteelSeries Sentry eye tracker work and what are its potential applications?