Leap Movement Controller 2 brings gesture management 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. Nonetheless, not like Microsoft’s Xbox accent, Leap remains to be kicking.

Now often known as Ultraleap after a 2019 merger, it’s displaying off the Leap Movement Management 2 (by way of RoadtoVR) and retiring the outdated machine. The brand new $139 unit will start delivery this summer season, and new Gemini software program for it’s coming to macOS — and with its positioning as a VR accent, you’ll be able to most likely guess why that’s all of a sudden a precedence.

Ultraleap:

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

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