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Apple is exploring the use of their Vision Pro Spatial Computer for Mental Health Diagnosis of schizophrenia, autism, PSD and more

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Apple has pitched its upcoming Vision Pro mixed-reality headset as a tool for working and enjoying various forms of entertainment. But inside the company, employees have also discussed another, more specialized use of the product as a way to diagnose and treat mental health issues, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

The Information report posted this morning notes that “Such features would tap the device’s array of cameras and sensors to measure a person’s facial expressions, using them to detect depression, anxiety, stress or post-traumatic stress disorder, the people said.

The Vision Pro could display images and sounds that might improve the wearer’s emotions, one of the people said. Various rules restrict companies from marketing medical functions in their devices without an OK from regulators.

Over time, Apple has received clearance from regulators for health features in the Apple Watch—such as the ability to detect an irregular heart rhythm—which has broadened its appeal beyond a mere fashion accessory.”

This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering that it was reported on back in April that Apple was developing an AI-Driven Mood Tracking & Health Coach App and/or Service that is code named Quartz.

More specific to Apple Vision Pro, we posted a patent report back in May 2021 titled “Apple invents an optical alignment system for future Eyewear & reveals a bio-sensor system to track health & activity metrics and more.”

Apple’s patent revealed advanced sensors for their eyewear to include facial recognition and a deep facial detection system for mood, emotions, eye tracking and more. Below is a patent figure from that patent along with specific notes.

(Click on image to Enlarge) 2 Apple patent fig relating to sensors detecting emotion etc

Lastly, The Information report added more specificity by noting that “A ‘flat affect’ or emotionless expression can be a sign that a person has schizophrenia, autism, depression, brain damage or even PTSD, for example. Members of Apple’s Vision Products Group, including its leader, Mike Rockwell, have devoted extensive time to discussing the healthcare possibilities of the headset and have hired health experts to explore such features for the device, one of the people said.”

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