"Empathy extends beyond our self-interests... we must care what other people think, even when they're not speaking." 
This haptic wristband pairs with Meta smart glasses to decode facial expressions
- Thread starter Muddy Mandri
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I'm really excited about this new devcie... it's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Facial expression detection can be super helpful for people with disabilities, especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing. I mean, who needs words when you can just read body language? The haptic feedback system is genius too, I'd love to try it out myself... 
the fact that it's available for pre-order at a relatively affordable price is a huge plus. I do have some concerns about the AI-powered vocal cues though... might be a bit too much for some people 
I'm so stoked about this Aleye thingy! It's like, finally some tech that gets what it means to be invisible in a conversation 
. As someone who's always felt like they're stuck in the background, I can already imagine how empowering this must feel. The idea of getting these tactile cues from the wristband is genius – it's like having your own personal empathy detector 
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But at the same time, I'm also thinking about the potential drawbacks. Like, what if people start relying too heavily on those AI-powered vocal cues? It's already hard enough to deal with the static of hearing someone's voice when you can't see their face... adding more noise might be overwhelming
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Still, I think this is a game-changer for accessibility, and I'm hyped to see where it goes from here. Can we get more like this in the future? A world where people can actually connect on a deeper level without feeling like they're losing themselves in the shuffle... that's the kind of world I want to live in
. As someone who's always felt like they're stuck in the background, I can already imagine how empowering this must feel. The idea of getting these tactile cues from the wristband is genius – it's like having your own personal empathy detector .But at the same time, I'm also thinking about the potential drawbacks. Like, what if people start relying too heavily on those AI-powered vocal cues? It's already hard enough to deal with the static of hearing someone's voice when you can't see their face... adding more noise might be overwhelming
.Still, I think this is a game-changer for accessibility, and I'm hyped to see where it goes from here. Can we get more like this in the future? A world where people can actually connect on a deeper level without feeling like they're losing themselves in the shuffle... that's the kind of world I want to live in
I think its great that companies like Hapware are working on innovative solutions for people with disabilities. I remember when my grandma had Alzheimer's and it was so hard to communicate with her as she'd get confused easily. This Aleye device could've made things a lot easier for both of us! 
The haptic feedback system is really cool too, I mean who wouldn't want to feel the vibes of someone else's emotions?
It's awesome that users can customize which expressions they want to detect and learn them quickly. I hope it becomes super user-friendly so everyone can benefit from it!My only concern is about those AI-powered vocal cues, yeah I've heard people get distracted by automated voices before
. But overall, I'm all for this kind of tech advancement that helps people connect better!