The Leap is a step forward in motion-sensing technology, offering a new way to interact with computers like never before. By solely using the natural movement of one’s hands and fingers, the user can navigate, write, and even play games without the need of a keyboard or mouse.
By combining the precision of a mouse, the reliability of a keyboard, and the sensitivity of a touchscreen, the Leap shows great promise. In the trailer, you can witness all these principles being utilized with one device.
Scrolling through the web with seemingly no effort, zooming in on maps, and even playing an FPS game with more efficiency than a mouse and a keyboard was really an impressive feat; but motion sensing technology isn’t anything new. With contenders like the Wii and Kinect, it is rather difficult to get excited about another motion-sensing device that promises accuracy and fluidity (considering how far short the fore mentioned products came).
So, why does the Leap trailer raise so many eyebrows? To put it simply, it shows potential. It shows that, though it might not be perfect, it is a positive step towards mastering motion-sensing technology. And at the low price of $70, it would be hard to resist the temptation of buying and testing the leap out for yourself.
