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These 3D Mouse Wearables Killed the Mousepad at CES 2019

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3D mouse technology lets you control computers just by gesturing in the air. In 2019, two 3D mice from Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 were revealed: the Padrone Ring and the Tactigon Skin.

What's a 3D Mouse?

So what's a 3D mouse? They use an infrared sensor or a multi-axis sensor cluster, the same in your smartphone, to translate physical movement into computer control. In short, moving the mouse also moves your computer's on-screen cursor. But the concept isn't new. 3D mice are often sold as remotes for home theater computers, where you don't have the space for a mouse pad.

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3D mouse isn't the only name for them. They're also referred to as gyro mouse and air mouse. There are no differences between the terms and both refer to computer mice that don't require mouse pads.

The two mice listed in this article aren't the only hand-worn motion controllers, either. Among the many devices that have come and gone over the years, some of the more memorable competitors include the Mycestro (our review of the Mycestro) wireless 3D finger mouse, the Tap mouse and keyboard, and the Vicara Kai.


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