#HONORtheChallenger Explores the Potential of
Multimodal AI in Supporting People with Reduced Mobility
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A trending social
challenge has raised significant awareness for the ALS community,
serving as a catalyst for the advancement of accessible technology.
Paying tribute to the quiet courage of those enduring daily
battles, the #HONORtheChallenger hashtag has gained
widespread attention on social media in recent weeks, celebrating
the spirit of ALS challengers who defy limitations, while raising
awareness for the ALS community.
When taking part in the social challenge, participants are
tasked with holding an athletic pose, posting it along with the
hashtag #HONORtheChallenger, and nominating others to participate.
A staggering 4000+ people across the globe joined the online
movement, with athletes including British gymnast Nile
Wilson showing their support. The viral hashtag garnered
85,000,000 views and generated a total global engagement of
11,000,000, raising global attention for the important
cause.
"I was inspired by the challenger spirit behind this project,
and how it highlights the resilience and fortitude of the ALS
community," expressed Nile Wilson, a British award-winning
gymnast. "I hope it encourages more companies to create
accessible AI technologies that aid injured or disabled
athletes."
HONOR Makes Multimodal AI Eye Tracking Technology Accessible
to All
In the development of new technology, the needs of people with
disabilities are sometimes overlooked. International ALS
foundations have been championing the cause, trying to raise
awareness to encourage innovation that uplifts these communities.
Adhering to HONOR's commitment to human-centric innovation, the
company stands as the first smartphone brand to introduce
intent-based eye-tracking technology through its MagicOS 8.0
operating system. The AI-powered technology allows users to
interact with their phone using just their eyes to open
notifications and apps. The company will roll this feature out
to global devices from 27th August 2024.
"ALS is a progressive disease of the nerve cells in which your
muscles gradually fail," explains Limore
Noach, executive director of ALS Foundation Netherlands.
"Every loss of function is forever," she says, adding that ALS
patients often retain control only of their eye movement in the
later stages of the disease. "People who have been diagnosed with a
life-changing disease often find a renewed sense of purpose and
want to do something meaningful."
Committed to investing in ongoing research, HONOR is also
developing non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies
in its R&D laboratory. The technology allows people to
communicate with external devices using brain electrical
signals, creating more possibilities for people with
disabilities. Wei Zhang, a
34-year-old Chinese ALS challenger who has lived with the
disease for 26 years, recently experienced this groundbreaking
technology, which allows him to interact with a computer through
brain signals. HONOR aims to inspire a future of technology that
creates new mediums for AI interactions between smartphones and
other devices, benefitting people with disabilities or those
requiring additional assistance.
HONOR the Challenger: Promoting Global Awareness Through
Social Engagement
To bring attention back to the ALS community while paying
tribute to the challengers who live with the disease, BBC
StoryWorks Commercial Productions has produced a short
film featuring the powerful story of artist and ALS challenger
Bernard Muller. The film
demonstrates how Bernard Muller uses
eye-tracking technology to express himself through artwork,
demonstrating the power of AI in making life more enjoyable for
people living with disabilities.
"ALS challengers are testament to human resilience, and I am
proud to be a part of an initiative that raises awareness for my
community's quiet determination," said Bernard Muller, AI-assisted artist and
ALS challenger. "My hope is that the transformative power of
AI technology emboldens more people with disabilities to express
themselves through art, communication and social movements."
Social media users are invited to contribute to raising
awareness about ALS, by participating in the #HONORtheChallenger
social media challenge. View the challenge on TikTok, Instagram, X,
and Facebook.
To learn more about the cause and make a contribution, visit the
International Alliance of ALS Associations.
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About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is
dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating
a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products
and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed
to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to
go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering
a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables
to suit every budget, HONOR's portfolio of innovative, premium and
reliable products enable people to become a better version of
themselves.
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