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With targeted improvements to intersection accuracy, calibration, and 3D modeling, the latest update helps researchers capture cleaner data in complex setups.
Gothenburg, Sweden — May 27, 2025 — Smart Eye Pro 14, the latest version of Smart Eye’s flagship eye tracking system, delivers more reliable data in the kinds of cases most prone to tracking issues — such as fixations near the edge of a target or inconsistent tracking in one eye.
With the new GazeConeIntersections output, improved per-eye calibration controls, and support for opaque objects in 3D models, the release helps prevent data loss, improves environmental modeling, and gives researchers more control over the calibration process.
“These new features are built on direct feedback from researchers using Smart Eye Pro in high-demand environments,” said Anna Granat, Product Manager for Smart Eye Pro. “The goal with this release is simple: eliminate the workarounds and give users the data they need — accurately and efficiently.”
Previous versions of Smart Eye Pro output a single vector representing the user’s gaze direction. In more complex setups — like tracking very small or distant objects — that could sometimes result in missing data.
Smart Eye Pro 14 introduces GazeConeIntersections, a new type of output that models gaze as a cone rather than a vectorThe system can then register multiple possible intersections — prioritized by proximity — when precise alignment is more ambiguous. This helps ensure that valuable data isn’t lost when a subject looks near the edge of an object or at something small or far away.
Instead of having to resize objects or tweak the world model to force intersections, researchers now get a fuller and even more precise picture of what participants are likely looking at.
In setups where one eye tracks better than the other on a specific calibration target — due to glare, occlusion, or head movement — Smart Eye Pro 14 gives researchers more control. The new calibration UI allows users to train and clear each eye individually, making it easier to optimize data quality when conditions vary across targets or sessions.
The update was developed in response to researcher feedback and is one of the most frequently requested features from Smart Eye’s support channels.
Until now, all objects in the Smart Eye Pro world model were treated as transparent. That meant gaze rays could pass through anything – from a car window to a wall – unless researchers added extra logic in post-processing.
With Smart Eye Pro 14, users can now label objects as opaque, stopping gaze intersections from continuing beyond solid surfaces. This improves the fidelity of the world model and saves researchers time by making intersection behavior work as expected, right out of the box.
Smart Eye Pro 14 is also delivered with an improved hardware configuration. The updated system includes the Exponator X synchronization unit and xFlash illuminators, offering a more compact setup, brighter illumination, and simplified cabling — particularly valuable in space-constrained environments like simulators. Exponator X also adds enhanced diagnostic capabilities, making it easier to monitor system status and quickly identify hardware issues when they occur.
Smart Eye Pro 14 is available now for all customers with active licenses. For more details or to request a demonstration, contact your Smart Eye representative.
