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Eye-tracking Technology Enhances ATC Training Platform
By: Jessica Reed
Caption: Adacel Technologies partners with Smart Eye to enhance MaxSim air traffic control simulation
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Adacel Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Smart Eye to incorporate eye-tracking capabilities into its MaxSim air traffic control simulation platform. The integration will enable instructors to monitor ATC trainee eye movements and attention patterns during simulation exercises, providing quantifiable data on controller decision-making processes and situational awareness levels.
Smart Eye’s technology captures precise gaze patterns and visual attention data, which instructors can analyze to identify specific areas where trainees may require additional focus or improvement. The system aims to accelerate learning outcomes by providing objective performance metrics rather than relying solely on subjective instructor evaluation.
“Adacel has consistently led the evolution of ATC training technology,” said Adacel v-p Michael Saunders. “Partnering with Smart Eye now brings advanced eye-tracking analytics into MaxSim, giving instructors unprecedented insight into attention, decision-making, and situational awareness—further enhancing safety and training effectiveness.”
MaxSim serves the FAA, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army for controller training across various operational scenarios. The eye-tracking integration will initially target ATC training applications, with potential expansion into other aviation training domains.
Solmaz Shahmehr, v-p of applied AI at Smart Eye, stated that the collaboration aims to enhance “training effectiveness and aviation safety” through sophisticated human performance analytics.