A Swedish company has developed an algorithm to assess the reading comprehension of students to support systematic reading development via eye tracking technology. In 2020, the company Lexplore claimed its software package was able to detect dyslexia in students. To do that, a student would read from a computer screen while a camera tracks the eye movements of the students. The algorithm then determines the student’s reading ability and makes personalised suggestions to increase the student’s reading development. Purchasing the software package for schools is relatively affordable and has been adopted by several schools across the world.
The system has been criticised in its ability to detect dyslexia by researchers (Witzenberger & Gulson, 2021). As of 2023, the company has dropped its claim of being able to detect dyslexia and instead has rebranded its product as a systematic reading development tool.
