Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 20 January 2026
Translating eye movements into music and integrating robotic arms to play instruments
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Fundación SIFU, a leading Spanish NGO for social and labour inclusion, partnered with EyeHarp Association to deliver a digital music tool enabling people with severe disabilities such as cerebral palsy or ALS to play music using only eye or head movements. The project trains therapists, offers affordable lifetime licenses, and continues to scale internationally. Recent advances integrate robotic arms to control real instruments.
Solution: EyeHarp
Organization: Fundación SIFU & Eye Harp Association
Country of Implementation: Spain
Connect with this organization at #ZeroCon26: Fundación Grupo Sifu | Zero Project Conference 2026
[Alt text: A person using a wheelchair participates in an interactive digital event, illuminated by colorful stage lighting. The image celebrates how technology and creativity can empower people of all abilities to engage fully in social and cultural experiences.]
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