Airtype Project could soon allow typing without a keyboard.
Airtype is a new portable cuff-like device that attaches to your hands and monitors your finger movements to find out the letters you intend to type. The project is currently in early prototype phase.
A Texas-based hardware and machine learning startup, AirType is developing a “keyboardless keyboard” accessory that allows you to type on any surface for your phone. Airtype is still in a prototype stage and the makers says that the device is no different than typing on a keyboard and allows you to type on any surface. The device makes the letters you want by learning your finger movements. Unlike projection keyboards, which use a virtual keyboard image displayed on a flat surface, the AirType doesn't have any visual component at all. The makers describe AirType as "a keyboard that fits in the palm of your hand".
Airtype is designed to be as portable as a cell phone and can easily clip into a tablet for easy transport. Air Type's website says that the system will learn to adjust to your typing habits. The app has dynamic text prediction and correction, the developers added. However, the team is not saying how exactly the prototype works, but it will most likely connect to devices via Bluetooth or NFC since it doesn't have any wires.
Since most of the people type erratically and never bother to learn the skill of typing, its difficult to guess how well Airtype will work. Check out the video below to see the proptype in action.
Source: Airtype
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