Gest controller - a guest from the future or a technological mutant?
Welcome to the iCover Blog Pages ! You must admit that traditional input devices - the keyboard and mouse for most of us have become something like a toothbrush or a ritual cup of morning coffee. And it is difficult to argue with the fact that they cope with their routine work quite well. But this is precisely the mission of innovation, which comes seriously and for a long time, from time to time to cast doubt on our deep-rooted notion of comfort. And it seems that once again Apotact Labs and its non-trivial Gest gadget are trying to convince us of this.
Synergies between computers and humans are in an embryonic state, according to Michael Pfister, Sidhant Srikumar, and Ben Brown of Apotact Labs, and suggested putting an end to the unproductive use of time and energy when entering information into a computer. The answer to the challenges of the century was the Gest controller-manipulator, which allows you to enter text, operate with three-dimensional objects and software using your fingers and hands. Naturally, the main condition is fulfilled: you do not have to leave your chair or sofa, move your mouse and strain your eyes in search of the necessary letters and characters on the keyboard.
The Gest controller is a kind of glove stuffed with built-in sensors, accelerometers, magnetometers and gyroscopes. Gest transmits commands to the managed device - smartphone, tablet or computer via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Computer analysis of the data is made possible thanks to the Apotact Labs SDK.
In addition to the ability to enter text without a keyboard on any horizontal surface, Gest allows you to perform some operations in Photoshop, to manipulate three-dimensional shapes in the Maya editor. It is worth noting that, according to the authors, Gest adapts to any software, including various software for creating virtual reality.
An innovative pre-order manipulator is available for $ 99.Kickstarter and the final refinement of the prototype device will be available for sale at $ 200. If the hopes of the developers come true, the first production batches of controllers will appear on sale in November 2016.
Gest gloves look somewhat futuristic, however, the design (except for the wire) seems to be quite convenient and practical. The device is a light and ergonomic adjustable strap and four half rings - sensors that fit snugly on the hand and fingers, but at the same time, according to the authors, they do not create discomfort when performing the usual manipulations. Of course, taking into account the number of existing degrees of freedom of movement of hands and fingers, the device cannot yet track all the possible manipulations with them, but it recognizes and interprets relatively complex gestures that are transformed into control commands quickly and unambiguously.
Apotact Labs CEO Mike Pfister believes the Gest controller is the best alternative to existing counterparts. Gest integration in Photoshop allows the user to use the simplest gestures to customize the control of the sliders, add layers and resize the brush. Using the device, you can easily “switch” from the “stylus” to the “keyboard” and move comfortably within the menu. The built-in battery, powered via a standard micro-USB port, lasts for a full day. The delay of the control signal from the moment the gesture was demonstrated is only 30-40 milliseconds.
Following the concept of Apotact Labs, voiced by Mike Pfister, the company's ultimate goal is not the only Gest. The main task is to develop software that, in tandem with various controllers, will be able to track and accurately interpret the movements of systems of different levels of complexity. For this, Michael believes, the complexity of the software should not affect the simplicity of the user interface, which should always remain understandable and accessible.
The natural wood grain adds a personalized touch that is unique to your limited edition Gest. Cost $ 250
Nature is the best designer, they are confident in Apotact Labs and offer their first customers along with a black and white panel an alternative design option in a limited series - Gest with natural wood panels, which they managed to make thanks to investors. Most likely, the proposed design innovation is an attempt to smooth out the first impression of the appearance of the gadget, which, nevertheless, is perceived very ambiguously.
“We created Gest as an extension of your body, intuitive and flexible, like your own hand. Gest can easily adjust to the size of your hand, while the program will be able to adapt the set of supported “standard” gestures to the gestures of each user, which turns the gadget into the most accurate motion controller of all existing analogues, ”the project says.
The authors invite those who wish to participate in the refinement of the prototype to the level of production standards. This will allow the Apotact Labs team to be more likely to meet commitments by the due date.
The idea of remote control of the simplest functions of a computer by gestures, voice and even a look is not new. Suffice it to recall Microsoft's Kinect technology, which tracks the simplest gestures and voice speech and allows you to interact with the console at the primitive level without using a joystick, the more advanced LeapMotion controller, partially replacing the traditional mouse and touch screen and offering motion capture and simple finger manipulation in the “virtual cube” ”Or Tobii EyeMobile gaze control technology, which creates the ability to control the interface on Windows 8 for people with limited motor functions and others.
How soon the opportunities offered by Apotact Labs will prove itself and whether the Gets glove will become a real breakthrough or will be rejected by users as a useless dead-end IT mutation will be shown in the near future, since the project will most likely be implemented. 22 days before the deadline, Gets was able to raise more than $ 145,000, which means that the goal of $ 100,000, originally determined by the project on the Kickstarter platform, has been achieved.
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Synergies between computers and humans are in an embryonic state, according to Michael Pfister, Sidhant Srikumar, and Ben Brown of Apotact Labs, and suggested putting an end to the unproductive use of time and energy when entering information into a computer. The answer to the challenges of the century was the Gest controller-manipulator, which allows you to enter text, operate with three-dimensional objects and software using your fingers and hands. Naturally, the main condition is fulfilled: you do not have to leave your chair or sofa, move your mouse and strain your eyes in search of the necessary letters and characters on the keyboard.
The Gest controller is a kind of glove stuffed with built-in sensors, accelerometers, magnetometers and gyroscopes. Gest transmits commands to the managed device - smartphone, tablet or computer via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Computer analysis of the data is made possible thanks to the Apotact Labs SDK.
In addition to the ability to enter text without a keyboard on any horizontal surface, Gest allows you to perform some operations in Photoshop, to manipulate three-dimensional shapes in the Maya editor. It is worth noting that, according to the authors, Gest adapts to any software, including various software for creating virtual reality.
An innovative pre-order manipulator is available for $ 99.Kickstarter and the final refinement of the prototype device will be available for sale at $ 200. If the hopes of the developers come true, the first production batches of controllers will appear on sale in November 2016.
Maximum comfort
Gest gloves look somewhat futuristic, however, the design (except for the wire) seems to be quite convenient and practical. The device is a light and ergonomic adjustable strap and four half rings - sensors that fit snugly on the hand and fingers, but at the same time, according to the authors, they do not create discomfort when performing the usual manipulations. Of course, taking into account the number of existing degrees of freedom of movement of hands and fingers, the device cannot yet track all the possible manipulations with them, but it recognizes and interprets relatively complex gestures that are transformed into control commands quickly and unambiguously.
Apotact Labs CEO Mike Pfister believes the Gest controller is the best alternative to existing counterparts. Gest integration in Photoshop allows the user to use the simplest gestures to customize the control of the sliders, add layers and resize the brush. Using the device, you can easily “switch” from the “stylus” to the “keyboard” and move comfortably within the menu. The built-in battery, powered via a standard micro-USB port, lasts for a full day. The delay of the control signal from the moment the gesture was demonstrated is only 30-40 milliseconds.
Following the concept of Apotact Labs, voiced by Mike Pfister, the company's ultimate goal is not the only Gest. The main task is to develop software that, in tandem with various controllers, will be able to track and accurately interpret the movements of systems of different levels of complexity. For this, Michael believes, the complexity of the software should not affect the simplicity of the user interface, which should always remain understandable and accessible.
The natural wood grain adds a personalized touch that is unique to your limited edition Gest. Cost $ 250
Nature is the best designer, they are confident in Apotact Labs and offer their first customers along with a black and white panel an alternative design option in a limited series - Gest with natural wood panels, which they managed to make thanks to investors. Most likely, the proposed design innovation is an attempt to smooth out the first impression of the appearance of the gadget, which, nevertheless, is perceived very ambiguously.
“We created Gest as an extension of your body, intuitive and flexible, like your own hand. Gest can easily adjust to the size of your hand, while the program will be able to adapt the set of supported “standard” gestures to the gestures of each user, which turns the gadget into the most accurate motion controller of all existing analogues, ”the project says.
The authors invite those who wish to participate in the refinement of the prototype to the level of production standards. This will allow the Apotact Labs team to be more likely to meet commitments by the due date.
The idea of remote control of the simplest functions of a computer by gestures, voice and even a look is not new. Suffice it to recall Microsoft's Kinect technology, which tracks the simplest gestures and voice speech and allows you to interact with the console at the primitive level without using a joystick, the more advanced LeapMotion controller, partially replacing the traditional mouse and touch screen and offering motion capture and simple finger manipulation in the “virtual cube” ”Or Tobii EyeMobile gaze control technology, which creates the ability to control the interface on Windows 8 for people with limited motor functions and others.
How soon the opportunities offered by Apotact Labs will prove itself and whether the Gets glove will become a real breakthrough or will be rejected by users as a useless dead-end IT mutation will be shown in the near future, since the project will most likely be implemented. 22 days before the deadline, Gets was able to raise more than $ 145,000, which means that the goal of $ 100,000, originally determined by the project on the Kickstarter platform, has been achieved.
We offer to express your opinion about the project. Have a nice day and good mood!
Dear readers, we are always happy to meet and wait for you on the iCover Blog Pages! We are ready to continue to delight you with our publications and will try to do everything possible to ensure that the time spent with us is pleasing to you. And, of course, do not forget to subscribe to our rubrics and we promise - it won’t be boring!
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