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The Twitch Streamer Using Face Recognition to Make Video Games More Accessible

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Valentin Squirelo created PlayAbility , a program that allows disabled individuals to control game inputs through their facial expressions.

PlayAbility lets players control pretty much any game available on PC through whatever facial motions they have.

The program is the result of years of collaborative efforts with his Twitch community to create a program.

PlayAbility functions using algorithms that translate facial movements into game actions.

The program greatly benefits motor-related disabilities but cannot account for all forms of physical disabilities.

PlayAbility is not the ultimate solution but rather a bridge that creates a more inclusive and accessible environment between disabled individuals and the games they play.

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