Henrik Skovsgaard

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Henrik Skovsgaard is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, with a primary focus on gaze-based control systems and assistive technologies. His most influential work explores the feasibility of using eye movements to control complex, real-time tasks—most notably demonstrated in his pioneering 2009 study on gaze-controlled driving. In this work, Skovsgaard systematically compared five input devices, including commercial eye trackers and a low-cost webcam system, to steer a remote vehicle on a racing track, showing that gaze alone could effectively manage both heading and speed. This study, which has garnered 49 citations, laid critical groundwork for hands-free interaction in assistive contexts and remote operation. Beyond this landmark paper, Skovsgaard’s broader contributions advance our understanding of how gaze can serve as a primary control modality, with implications for accessibility, gaming, and teleoperation. His work continues to inspire new interfaces that empower users with motor impairments and push the boundaries of eye tracking as a practical, everyday input method.