A selection of fun and motivating activities that can be enjoyed by anyone who uses eye gaze technology
With over 38 specially created activities, Look Lab is a motivating and fun way to get started with eye gaze technology. Every activity has been developed in consultation with teachers and therapists to improve access and choice making skills.
Immerse yourself in a range of fun games and puzzles, get creative with art and music activities and unwind with a selection of mindfulness exercises.
Created in consultation with SEN teachers and professionals, Look Lab has been designed to help you learn a selection of different eye gaze skills.
Each activity can be adjusted to suit you. Easy mode allows you to explore the activity at your own pace, without having to worry about losing lives or running out of time.
The activities in Look Lab have been designed to suit people of any age, including teens and adults who are looking for more grown-up games and creative activities.
Whether you’re just getting started with eye gaze access or looking for something more challenging – Look Lab has something for you. With a no-fail mode for practising and a wide selection of activities, everyone can have fun and learn at a pace that suits them.
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Choose from 5 activity categories:
- Fun: relaxing games that are easy to learn and get started with.
- Challenge: more complex and strategic games that involve time dependent reactions.
- Puzzle: activities with a problem-solving element.
- Creative: activities focused on music or art.
- Mindfulness: simple cause and effect activities that support relaxation and screen engagement
Tools to track your progress
Heat maps show areas of the screen that have been accessed. Save copies of your heat maps to record evidence of achievements and to track progress over time.
Look Lab Workbook
A handy resource to keep track of progress and set goals to work towards. Find the Look Lab Workbook on the Smartbox Hub.
Different modes
Each activity can be adjusted to suit you. Easy mode allows you to explore the activity at your own pace, without having to worry about failing by losing lives or running out of time. Standard mode has a more competitive edge, where lives or time may be limited and where difficulty increases.
Appearance options
For anyone with a visual impairment, or who requires a simplified visual experience with fewer distractions, Look Lab can be displayed in minimal mode which increases contrast and removes distractions such as graphic backgrounds and score.
Access options
Guided: a communication partner guides you through the activity selection process.
Choice Making: the same as Guided mode, but users can also dwell to select and exit activities.
Independent: complete access with no restrictions
Use with Grid AAC software
For anyone using Grid AAC software, you can quickly switch between Look Lab and your communication grid set.
A seamless way to go from enjoying activities in Look Lab, to having a chat with someone, checking that you are in a good position, or re-calibrating your eye tracker.
Find everything you need to get started with Look Lab on the Smartbox Hub. Explore the software manual, informational videos and FAQs.