Hands-free mouse from NaturalPoint

NaturalPoint demonstrated another attempt to create a device for controlling the mouse cursor, which is called “no hands”. The device, dubbed SmartNav , can be very useful both for people who are deprived of the opportunity to fully work with PCs, and simply for lazy users.



The SmartNav system, which allows you to control the mouse cursor with head movements, consists of video cameras that can be placed next to the monitor (the main thing is that it is aimed at the user) and a “point” (exactly points), a piece of plastic that attaches to the forehead and serves as a “guide” "To define movements.



According to the developers, the use of a “point” instead of, for example, determining eye movements requires much less accuracy and, accordingly, simplifies the operation of the system.



By the way, the user can only move the head with the cursor movements. You have to perform pressing with the help of an additional device, such as a pedal, which can be put under your feet.

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There are several versions of the SmartNav system in the NaturalPoint range. Standard is designed for those who just want to "improve the productivity of the PC"; Ergonomic is primarily aimed at users who have difficulty working with the mouse due to various diseases of the wrist and hands. The version of Assistive Technology is designed for those who are unable to use their hands at all.



The cost of the device (depending on the version) varies from $ 224 to $ 400.



via Ubergizmo