Every once in a while, I see some sort of technology that has the potential to change just about everything. I really think that we have a weird way of interfacing with our tablets and smartphones via touchscreen, but most people interface with PCs and laptops with mice or that touchpad that I never use.
The Haptix is a Kickstarter project created by Darren Lim and Reactiv Inc. and uses 3D motion sensors. You see the device on the top of the laptop screen in the image? This is a way of turning the space above your keyboard into a combination of touchscreen and mouse.
The best part is if you want to use the keys, you just start typing. Considering that I need to move my arm to access my mouse, I think I am losing some time here. This method of interaction is really more efficient.
In short, I think the Haptix is really poised to change everything we know about computers, making mice a thing of antiques, like 5 1/4 floppy drives. To this writing, it has almost achieved its Kickstarter goals, and I really hope to hear more about this.
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