Google Glass helps kids with autism read facial expressions, study finds

A Stanford University School of Medicine pilot study has indicated that children with autism are able to improve their understanding of the social environment around them using Google Glass paired with an app developed by the school.

When interacting with those around them, the use of Google Glass and the app communicate a name to the emotion being displayed.

Parents of children with autism who used the device and app - named Superpower Glass - indicated that after a period of 1-3 months their child was better at making eye contact and interacting with others.

In a world which lacks sufficient professionals qualified to work with children with autism, Superpower Glass may provide early support for those waiting for help. Source

Journal Reference:

Jena Daniels, Jessey N. Schwartz, Catalin Voss, Nick Haber, Azar Fazel, Aaron Kline, Peter Washington, Carl Feinstein, Terry Winograd, Dennis P. Wall. Exploratory study examining the at-home feasibility of a wearable tool for social-affective learning in children with autism. npj Digital Medicine, 2018; 1 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41746-018-0035-3