Leap Motion Controller 2 brings gesture control to VR and AR headsets

Ten years later, right here’s the second-generation Leap gesture controller.

The unique $80 Leap gesture controller debuted so way back that we in contrast it to the Kinect. Nevertheless, in contrast to Microsoft’s Xbox accent, Leap remains to be kicking.

Now generally known as Ultraleap after a 2019 merger, it’s displaying off the Leap Movement Management 2 (through RoadtoVR) and retiring the outdated system. The brand new $139 unit will start delivery this summer time, and new Gemini software program for it’s coming to macOS — and with its positioning as a VR accent, you may most likely guess why that’s out of the blue a precedence.

Ultraleap:

Key enhancements over the unique Leap Movement Controller embody larger decision cameras, an elevated discipline of view, and 25% decrease energy consumption, all in a 30% smaller bundle for optimum placement and comfort.

It’s the most versatile digicam ever developed by Ultraleap and is appropriate throughout platforms and complimentary {hardware} together with VR/MR/AR headsets, PCs, and holographic shows.