Ghostscroll – Hands-free webpage scrolling using facial expressions

Summary: Ghostscroll enables hands-free browsing by using a webcam to detect facial expressions and gaze for scrolling, cursor movement, typing, and navigation. All processing runs locally for privacy, with quick calibration adapting to individual users.

What it does

It tracks facial expressions like smiling to scroll down, wide eyes to scroll up, and gaze to move the cursor or start typing. Additional gestures include nose tap to go back and ear tap to jump to the top of a page.

Who it's for

Ideal for users needing accessibility support or those who want to browse without using their hands, such as when eating or with motor impairments.

Why it matters

Ghostscroll solves the problem of hands-on browsing by providing a private, local, and efficient way to navigate webpages using facial gestures.