Hiru 4.0.1

Hiru firmware update 4.0.1 is very relevant for both Windows and iPad user experience! Check the improvements, update your Hiru and feel the speed by yourself! 

1. Improved Cursor Stability and Accuracy

🔧 Technical Update: The updated algorithm now extracts eye fixations more efficiently, reducing unwanted movement and improving click precision.

👁️ What You’ll Notice:

• Smoother cursor movement, especially when focusing on a single point.
• Overall feel of responsiveness and reduced fatigue.

💡 Why It Matters: More stable control means communication is easier, interaction feels more natural, and sessions feel less tiring, even over long periods.

2. Faster Eye Tracking Recovery

🔧 Technical Update: Hiru now detects and reacquires the user’s gaze more quickly after loss of tracking.Tthanks to improved image management and refined detection logic.

👁️ What You’ll Notice:

• If you move away or shift your position, Hiru finds your eyes again almost instantly.

💡 Why It Matters: You can move naturally without breaking the flow. This makes interaction feel more human and reduces frustration when changing posture or environment.

3. Better Performance With Glasses

🔧 Technical Update: The new algorithm was trained using more real-world data from users with glasses. It handles reflections more effectively.

👁️ What You’ll Notice:

• Clearer tracking even with challenging lighting or lens glare.
• Less need to adjust your glasses
• Improved reliability across different types of frames.

💡 Why It Matters: For many users, this means not having to choose between wearing glasses or getting reliable eye tracking. It’s a step toward broader inclusion and everyday comfort.

4. Faster Video Feed on Windows

🔧 Technical Update: The live video feed on Windows now updates almost in real time - 2.5x faster than before when a face appears in view.

👁️ What You’ll Notice:

• Setup and positioning are much easier.
• Instant visual feedback helps with positioning, especially if you wear glasses.
• Better support for remote troubleshooting.

💡 Why It Matters: Quick feedback improves both independence and support workflows. Whether you’re adjusting your position or helping someone else, seeing the result in real time speeds everything up.

Moreover, this update is compatible with Grid 3, Mind Express, and other AAC tools, so you can take advantage of the improvements without changing your workflow.