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Google Japan unveils conveyor-belt keyboard that moves keys to fingers

Original: Google Japan shows off conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to fingers

Google Japan has revealed a new concept keyboard built around four conveyor belts, each carrying 29 keys, that rotate so the keys pass under a single stationary hand, removing the need to move fingers across the board. The device, a new version of the Gboard project, is designed to make one-handed typing easier and is fully 3D-printable, meaning anyone with a printer can build their own version of the unusual input device.

Why now: The bizarre but open-source hardware concept is quirky and 3D-printable, drawing curiosity and discussion online.

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