Google is making Project Gameface, its hands-free “mouse” tech, open-source and available for Android developers.  
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Google is making Project Gameface, its hands-free “mouse” tech, open-source and available for Android developers.

The tech allows users to control a computer’s cursor using their head movement and facial gestures.

Developers can now integrate the accessibility feature into their apps.

The project announced in 2023, uses a device’s camera and a database of facial expressions from MediaPipe’s Face Landmarks Detection API to manipulate the cursor.

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“Developers can now build applications where their users can configure their experience by customizing facial expressions, gesture sizes, cursor speed and more”, the company said in a blog post.

While Gameface was initially envisioned to work for gamers, Google says it has now partnered with Incluzza, a social enterprise in India to use the tech for improving accessibility features in settings like work, school and social situations.