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)
We’ll probably be able to see something similar in civilian markets, or at least leftovers from military in around two years….
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.
I’m not in Afghanistan yet, knock on wood, but I’ll see what I can dig up.
I love the Power Glove. It’s so bad
bookhling – no doubt
Illogic – exactly!
aboniks – you have my email :D
matt – Wizard quote ftw