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How long before I can teach my computer gestures that are mapped to real computer functions? For example, scroll up/down, switch apps, save document, cut/copy/

How long before I can teach my computer gestures that are mapped to real computer functions? For example, scroll up/down, switch apps, save document, cut/copy/paste, etc. One could probably map each gesture to a regular USB device that acts as a second keyboard and mouse? The hard part is identifying enough unique gestures?

wildebaard 9y ago
You mean a device such as the Leap Motion Controller? http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/leap-motion-controller http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/leap-motion-control... They seem to offer a VR headset add-on these days, but I've only ever seen the 'basic' controller in action, which worked okay-ish.
- melling 9y ago
  I think that’s infrared but the same idea. That never quite worked. Also, Leap didn’t continue to refine their hardware for consumers. They have next generation hardware that’s going directly into VR headsets, but you can’t buy it. https://www.engadget.com/2014/08/28/leap-motion-s-next-sensor-is-designed-specifically-for-virtual-r/ https://www.engadget.com/2014/08/28/leap-motion-s-next-senso...
  - wildebaard 9y ago
    Seems to me that you can buy the SDK[0] (which is not much more than a Controller and a bracket to hold in against your VR headset of choice), so at least they've made some progress since 2014. [0]: http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/universal-vr-developer-bundle http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/universal-vr-develo...
- BatFastard 9y ago
  Using the Leap Motion on an Oculus is magic. Much better than hand held controllers. When I use it I don't get sick from VR.
  - dharma1 9y ago
    Any decent apps that support it? I have been thinking of buying a Leap Motion to experiment together with Rift
    - BatFastard 9y ago
      No, but maybe you can create one!
amelius 9y ago
I want to teach my computer to recognize when I'm slouching, so I can correct my posture.

wildebaard 9y ago

You mean a device such as the Leap Motion Controller? http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/leap-motion-controller http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/leap-motion-control... They seem to offer a VR headset add-on these days, but I've only ever seen the 'basic' controller in action, which worked okay-ish.

melling 9y ago
I think that’s infrared but the same idea. That never quite worked. Also, Leap didn’t continue to refine their hardware for consumers. They have next generation hardware that’s going directly into VR headsets, but you can’t buy it. https://www.engadget.com/2014/08/28/leap-motion-s-next-sensor-is-designed-specifically-for-virtual-r/ https://www.engadget.com/2014/08/28/leap-motion-s-next-senso...
- wildebaard 9y ago
  Seems to me that you can buy the SDK[0] (which is not much more than a Controller and a bracket to hold in against your VR headset of choice), so at least they've made some progress since 2014. [0]: http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/universal-vr-developer-bundle http://store-eur.leapmotion.com/products/universal-vr-develo...
BatFastard 9y ago
Using the Leap Motion on an Oculus is magic. Much better than hand held controllers. When I use it I don't get sick from VR.
- dharma1 9y ago
  Any decent apps that support it? I have been thinking of buying a Leap Motion to experiment together with Rift
  - BatFastard 9y ago
    No, but maybe you can create one!

amelius 9y ago

I want to teach my computer to recognize when I'm slouching, so I can correct my posture.