Apple's new accessibility feature lets Vision Pro users control a wheelchair with their eyes
Apple has introduced new accessibility features for its Vision Pro headset, allowing users to control motorized wheelchairs with their eyes. These updates, powered by Apple Intelligence, include natural language navigation and enhanced image descriptions. The features aim to improve the quality of life for users with disabilities, showcasing Apple's commitment to accessibility.
- ▪Apple's new accessibility features include eye control for motorized wheelchairs using the Vision Pro headset.
- ▪The updates will be available later this year, just ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
- ▪Apple Intelligence enhances VoiceOver with detailed image descriptions and natural language navigation.
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- ▪ Apples AI-powered accessibility upgrades include eye-controlled wheelchairs — Mashable
- ▪ Apple's New Accessibility Features Include Wheelchair Control for Vision Pro — PCMag
- ▪ Apple unveils new AI-powered accessibility features across iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro — Digital Trends
- ▪ Apple unveils Apple Intelligence-powered accessibility features, subtitles generated on device, a Vision Pro feature for controlling power wheelchairs, and more (John Voorhees/MacStories) — Techmeme
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Big Tech Apple Apple's new accessibility feature lets Vision Pro users control a wheelchair with their eyes New detailed descriptions and natural language navigation features will be powered by Apple Intelligence. By Steve Dent May 19, 2026 8:00 am EST Apple Apple is previewing new accessibility features including Apple Intelligence-powered updates like natural language voice input, along with a new Vision Pro app that allows eye control for motorized wheelchairs. The updates, revealed just ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 21, arrive later this year. "With Apple Intelligence, we are bringing powerful new capabilities into our accessibility features while maintaining our foundational commitment to privacy by design," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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