Orien: Speak with Eyes

Eye-Based Hands-Free Access

Only for iPhone

Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Free hands-free communication for people with ALS, locked-in syndrome, and limited mobility. Speak with your eyes. No subscription. On-device privacy. Orien gives a voice to people who can't use their hands. Designed for individuals with ALS, locked-in syndrome, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions affecting motor function, Orien uses your iPhone or iPad's TrueDepth camera to track your eye movements and translate them into speech, messaging, and navigation — entirely hands-free. WHY ORIEN Dedicated eye-tracking communication devices can cost $10,000 or more. Orien is free, and works on a device you may already own. HOW IT WORKS • Look at a category to highlight it • Hold your gaze (dwell) or blink to select • Speak phrases, send messages, browse photos, and call loved ones — all without touching the screen WHAT'S INSIDE • Quick Phrases — common urgent requests like "Help me," "I'm in pain," "Stop" • Needs — food, drink, bathroom, comfort, medical • Feelings — positive and negative, with body-part pain mapping • Actions — common verbs and home requests • People — call or text your contacts hands-free • My Voice — greetings, chat, questions, and a custom messa • Photos — browse your library hands-free ADJUSTABLE FOR YOU • Four selection speeds: Standard, Fast, Expert, Instant • Independent horizontal and vertical sensitivity • Voice selection from any installed iOS voice • Replayable guided tutorial PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY • All face tracking happens on-device using Apple's ARKit • No video, photos, contacts, or face data is ever transmitted, recorded, or stored off your device • No analytics. No advertising. No third-party trackers. No IMPORTANT Orien is a communication aid, not an emergency response sysr medical emergencies, call 911 or use your iPhone'sEmergency SOS. REQUIREMENTS Orien requires a device with a TrueDepth camera (iPhone XS, XR, or later; iPad Pro 2018 or later; iPad Air 4th gen or later; iPad mini 6th gen or later) and iOS 17.0 or later. ABOUT Orien is built by Midwest Creation Studio LLC in Green Bay,mmunication is a right, not a paywall. Support: midwestcreationstudio@gmail.com Privacy: midwestcreationstudio.com/orien/privacy • Hands-free navigation with large, high-contrast controls • Dwell-based keyboard for composing messages without touch • Optional voice output for typed text • Adjustable dwell timing and interaction speed • Hands-free viewing of photos and videos • Built-in guided walkthrough with spoken instructions Orien prepares actions hands-free while respecting iOS system boundaries. Access to photos, videos, and contacts is optional and controlled by the user. Device-level actions such as message sending and file management remain under standard iOS control. Orien is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. It does not replace system accessibility features. Privacy: The device camera is used only to enable hands-free interaction. No photos or videos are stored, recorded, or transmitted.

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    Seller
    Midwest Creation Studio LLC
    Size
    10.7 MB
    Category
    Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
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      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © 2026 Midwest Creation Studio LLC
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