Are Mice and Keyboards in the Past? Leap Motion is Changing the Game with Motion Sensors

Will we need keyboards or mice in the near future?

It’s time to forget Microsoft Kinect and find a new way to control your computer via natural movements. Well, you need to look no farther than the Leap Motion Control Device ($70 for pre-order). Based on proprietary technology, this sleek, compact motion sensor sits on your desk in front of your monitor, creating a 3D interaction space of 8 cubic feet that is 200X more accurate than anything else on the market. The video below shows you difference between waving your arm and signing PDFs in the air with an actual pencil.

With the advance in voice recognition, such as Apple’s Sir, and new motion based device like Leap Motion the keyboard and mouse might become as useful as a cassette player or rotatory phone.