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Offline darkenergy572

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Motion detection keyboarding: Optimal ergonomic position and action.
« on: Thu, 28 March 2013, 16:21:22 »
Seeing stuff like the Leap Motion and Omek Grasp on the way makes me wonder what the ergonomic possibilities are for such a device.

See also: Related thread.

Even if the devices aren't perfect, assuming they were practical as a motion-based keyboard, what considerations might go into making the ultimate ergonomic setup for the hands and arms?  Would ergonomics be much different from using a physical keyboard?

Is feedback/support for the fingers a must?  Might some kind of glove-like setup for the fingers (to provide support/feedback) take us to the optimal ergonomic setup?

The focus here is ergonomics/health, typing efficiency being an afterthought.
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Offline sordna

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Re: Motion detection keyboarding: Optimal ergonomic position and action.
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 30 March 2013, 02:56:11 »
Yes these are very interesting, and so is the laser projection keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Celluon-Magic-Projection-Keyboard-Touchpad/dp/B005ES6E6W

anyone tried it?
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Re: Motion detection keyboarding: Optimal ergonomic position and action.
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 02 April 2013, 08:44:27 »
I haven't tried it, but as a pianist and buckling spring fan, I think feedback is all-important.

What is the good of waving your fingers around in mid air? Is that enjoyable? And if you tried to simulate typing on a desk, the fact that the desk doesn't yield unlike a key would probably hurt your fingers more.

Quote from: sordna on Sat, 30 March 2013, 02:56:11
Yes these are very interesting, and so is the laser projection keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Celluon-Magic-Projection-Keyboard-Touchpad/dp/B005ES6E6W

anyone tried it?
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