Gest is a wearable device that straps to your hand and fingers and is outfitted with sensors that allow you to interact with a mobile device or computer. There are 15 discrete sensors in each hand, and each finger has the same type of standard accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer combination found in a smartphone. When two controllers are connected, one on each hand, users can tap on a desktop in the same way they would type on a keyboard. The software that powers Gest monitors how you use your hands and creates a personalized model that’s unique to each user. The device connects to smartphones, tablets and PCs via Bluetooth, has LED status indicators and a rechargeable battery that can be charged via a microUSB port. The company designed Gest for graphic designers using programs like Photoshop or AutoCAD. It also hopes to target the virtual reality industry, satisfying the need for a controller that you don’t have to hold in your hand.
The controller is designed to learn how the user performs gestures like swiping, pointing, flicking, and grabbing. You can also customize your own gestures for additional controller support. It uses accelerometer, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to determine your finger positions. The company claims that the statistical model used in the device makes it “the most accurate gestural interface on the market today.”
The company designed the Gest for graphic designers using such programs as Photoshop for imaging, or AutoCAD for 3D modeling. However, it is also targeting the virtual reality industry. The company hopes to fill a niche in the VR market with a controller that you don’t even have to hold in your hand because it is just connected to you.
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