“Leap Motion” - Minority Report Coming True

from JoeUser Forums

 

No… not the future prediction. The hand’s motions controlling the computer.

It’s here. It’s on pre-order. It’s so cool.

So what is “The Leap”? According to its developer:

“The Leap is a small iPod sized USB peripheral that creates a 3D interaction space of 8 cubic feet to precisely interact with and control software on your laptop or desktop computer.”

You can read more about it here: http://live.leapmotion.com/about.html

It’s so expensive, though. $69.99 (why do they do that: Is anyone fooled?).

The vid pretty much says it all. The size?

  

 

Source:

http://leapmotion.com/

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

Okay that's bitchin'. But does it require special stuff to interact with programs? That is to say, does it simply hook into the native mouse drivers of windows, or will each program need to be "supported"?

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

For a second I thought the

Minority Report was Coming True

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Could I be reading too much into this or is this the one piece of hardware that might change some folks feelings about Windows 8?   :S

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 4
Could I be reading too much into this or is this the one piece of hardware that might change some folks feelings about Windows 8?  
End of Philly0381's quote

That "one piece of equipment" 

would be the Doom Hammer:

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 2
Have you checked out their website, Heavenfall? http://live.leapmotion.com/about.html

Plug it in, calibrate and zoom.... apparently.

 
End of DrJBHL's quote

Yeah I had a look, but that's a bit vague for my taste. Especially with the mention of their own software needing to be installed.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 6
Yeah I had a look, but that's a bit vague for my taste. Especially with the mention of their own software needing to be installed.
End of Heavenfall's quote
@ $69.95 it might be fun to try out.  If nothing else, it will keep my CueCat company on the shelf-of-abandoned-tech.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 6
the mention of their own software needing to be installed.
End of Heavenfall's quote

Your mouse has drivers. Their software is probably something similar. 

You're not gonna pass on this. A 3D space to create in and play in ??? Wahoo! 

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hi....my name is uvah. Nuff said. lol

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The chopsticks bit is what I find most interesting.  I'm very curious how well it works in real life.

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Brad will get you some chopsticks, Rosco_P. No worries.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 11
Brad will get you some chopsticks, Rosco_P. No worries.
End of DrJBHL's quote

BA-DUM-BUM

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

Wonder what the cat or dog will come up with when they start playing with this.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Anyone pre-ordering one of these?

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

No way in hell you can do the same things with that... that I can do with a mouse.

It's just not as precise... and the obvious latency is horrible.

The average person, even for non-precise handling of app controls is not going to be as hand\eye coordinated as this guy doing the demo.

Plenty of gimmickry mongers will check it out for 70 bucks tho..

My guess, is at least this early version of this type of tech. is nowhere near where it needs to be, for widespread use.

Off to the shelf with Zubatti's CueCat :congrat:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

No way would I order this!

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 9
Hi....my name is uvah. Nuff said. lol
End of Uvah's quote

I lol'd

 

....broken in 30 seconds!

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Rosco_P, reply 10
The chopsticks bit is what I find most interesting. I'm very curious how well it works in real life.
End of Rosco_P's quote

Do chopsticks EVER work in 'reaL Life'?....;)

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:| I pre-ordered one. Never have pre-ordered anything before, but I gave it a try.

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting LizMarr, reply 19
I pre-ordered one.
End of LizMarr's quote

Ditto....;)

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

a precursor to something with great potential but I'll wait until the holographic monitors come out.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 18
Do chopsticks EVER work in 'reaL Life'?....
End of Jafo's quote

I am very proficient with chopsticks in real life, thank you very much.  There's a traditional ramen noodle joint around here that is absolutely fantastic.  Man, now I'm hungry...

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Rosco_P, reply 22
I am very proficient with chopsticks in real life, thank you very much. There's a traditional ramen noodle joint around here that is absolutely fantastic. Man, now I'm hungry..
End of Rosco_P's quote

Ditto .....we'll try 'duelling chopsticks' next time I visit Mi ....;)

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh man, anything traditional and oriental is nearly 300 miles from me (the Republic in Portland is one) When I was younger I thought that eating with chopsticks was a great way to diet... Now I can eat with chopsticks and not think about it AND talk about dieting.

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Erk., reply 17

Quoting Uvah, reply 9Hi....my name is uvah. Nuff said. lol

I lol'd

 

....broken in 30 seconds!
End of Erk.'s quote

No no no...............I gots to play with it first. Give me thirty five seconds. lol