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

5 hours ago
  • Google Japan unveiled a conveyor-belt keyboard where keys move toward your fingers to facilitate one-hand typing.
  • The keyboard has four belts with 29 keys each, designed to minimize finger and arm movement.
  • There is no commercial release planned, but official blueprints are available on GitHub for DIY construction.
  • This keyboard is part of Google Japan's annual tradition of releasing quirky designs on October 1 (formerly April Fools).
  • Previous designs include the Gboard Dial Edition, Double-Sided Gboard, and Gboard bar version.
  • The blueprints include 3D-printable STL files, KiCad schematics, PCB layouts, and firmware source code.