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The fundamentals of eye tracking part 3: How to choose an eye tracker

Marcus Nyström, Ignace T. C. Hooge, Roy S. Hessels, Richard Andersson, Dan Witzner Hansen, Roger Johansson, Diederick C. Niehorster

2025Behavior Research Methods39 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

There is an abundance of commercial and open-source eye trackers available for researchers interested in gaze and eye movements. Which aspects should be considered when choosing an eye tracker? The paper describes what distinguishes different types of eye trackers, their suitability for different types of research questions, and highlights questions researchers should ask themselves to make an informed choice.

Topics & Concepts

Eye trackingComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceComputer visionTracking (education)Human–computer interactionComputer graphics (images)OptometryPsychologyMedicinePedagogyGaze Tracking and Assistive TechnologyGlaucoma and retinal disorders