mil-spec wrist keyboard

Today’s addition to the ultimate cyberpunk-future-present kit list:

iKey’s rugged AK-39 keyboard is designed to be worn on the arm, providing a simple, compact data-input solution that does not restrict the user’s arm movements. It is designed to meet MIL-461 standards and is intended for use in very harsh electro magnetic interference (EMI) environments. The AK-39’s small-footprint design features essential components for military and public safety applications, including an integrated Force Sensing ResistorTM (FSR) pointing device with left- and right-click functionality, and adjustable green LED backlighting that is also available in a night vision (NVIS) compatible configuration. Designed with gloved users in mind, the AK-39’s snap-on faceplate eliminates accidental key strokes and can be easily removed to clean the pad.

Drool.  And how we laughed the cyberpunk CosPlayers wearing Power Gloves.

If only I had friends on tour in un-disclosed locations in Afghanistan…  if only.

Full details: AK-39 (via Crunch Grear | Jon Oxer)


5 Responses to “mil-spec wrist keyboard”

  1. We’ll probably be able to see something similar in civilian markets, or at least leftovers from military in around two years….

  2. This and a few other nifty gadgets combined with some parkour skills would mean you could essentially become your own news channel/paper/reporter for a while.

  3. I’m not in Afghanistan yet, knock on wood, but I’ll see what I can dig up.

  4. I love the Power Glove. It’s so bad

  5. bookhling - no doubt

    Illogic - exactly!

    aboniks - you have my email :D

    matt - Wizard quote ftw