Pupil Core

Spec sheet

Purpose

Pupil Core combines a wearable eye-tracking headset with an open-source software suite for eye-tracking research.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Intended users

Pupil Labs describes Pupil Core as an open platform used by a global community of researchers for diverse research purposes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Integrations

Pupil Labs lists Python, iMotions, Lab Streaming Layer, PsychoPy, MATLAB and Octave among compatible tools; its real-time API streams gaze data and scene video over a local network.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Privacy

The company privacy policy identifies Pupil Labs GmbH in Berlin as the service operator and describes personal-data processing under its policy.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Support

Pupil Labs offers community and expert help, including tailored research workflows and training.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Headquarters

Berlin, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Founded

2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Accuracy

The published specification lists 0.60° accuracy with calibration and 0.02° precision.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Cameras

The headset has two infrared eye cameras at 192 × 192 pixels and 200 Hz; scene-camera options include 1080p at 30 Hz, 720p at 60 Hz, and 480p at 120 Hz.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Computer requirements

Pupil Core software requires a desktop or laptop with an Intel i7 or greater CPU and at least 8 GB RAM.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Extensibility

Users can connect other devices through the API and add features with Python plugins loaded at runtime.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Eye tracking

The system uses dark-pupil tracking with a 3D model and supports binocular or monocular tracking and five-point calibration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Playback and analysis

Pupil Player visualizes gaze on first-person video, supports analysis plugins, and exports raw and enriched data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Recording

Pupil Capture records and displays real-time gaze and pupil data when the headset is connected to a desktop or laptop.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pupil-labs.com

Software license

Pupil Labs’ GitHub repository says its source code is available under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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