By actually using "Leap Motion" which can operate a PC with just a gesture moving hand in the air, it is like this

As a computer input device of a new style of operating a computer by movement of the hand in the air it is a dramatically cheap class "Leap MotionWhen I ordered, I got to the editorial department by haste, so I tried to use an unknown experience at once.

Leap Motion
https://www.leapmotion.com/

I will try opening it at once.



This is the package. It is a box with luxury that reminds Apple's products.


When opening the box, it is a card of "Welcome to a whole new world".


Taking the card, Leap Motion came out.


Leap Motion is "Activate at leapmotion.com/setup" character. I will connect to the site of this URL when setting up later.


The contents of the box are "Leap Motion Controller (main body)" "USB cable (two in length difference)" "Simple instruction".


Apparently the image color of Leap Motion seems to be white X yellow green.


This is Leap Motion Controller (LMC). It is very small and light.


The thickness is also thin as 12.7 mm.


There is black rubber on the back of LMC, and it is a slip prevention for not moving on the desk.


Placed with iPhone 5. I can understand the smallness of LMC.


Thickness is somewhat thicker than iPhone 5.


Peel off the protective sheet.


The surface is shiny plastic, with three red indicator lamps inside, it lights during operation.


The USB / Micro-USB terminal is also Leap Motion color.


I actually connected to the PC.


The lamp for operation confirmation lights up in green. It is right to orient this lamp toward you.


◆ Setup
First we will set up Leap Motion. When LMC is connected to the PC with a USB cable, Windows 7 automatically installs the driver software and LMC is recognized as a device.



Next, as described in the protective cover of LMChttps://www.leapmotion.com/setupAccess the special tool to download.

Leap Motion | Setup Your Leap Motion Controller
https://www.leapmotion.com/setup

Since this time it uses on Windows, click "Windows Download".


Click "Save File" and save the file.


Click the saved file and execute it. Security warning will be issued, but click "Execute". Although a firewall warning may appear, click "Allow access".



The Leap Motion Controller Setup window will be launched, so click "Next".


Click "I Agree".


Click "Install".


When installation is completed click "Finish".


Click "Continue" and Orientation (tutorial) starts. You can try your action by holding the palm of your hand. In addition, it takes about three minutes to complete the tutorial.


Click "Launch Airspace" to register to "Leap Motion" application site "Airspace".


Register your account. After filling in your e-mail address etc, click "Sign Up". If you have an account, click the "Sign in to existing account" below to log in.


Click the Airspace icon to launch the Airspace site.


Here is the Home screen on Airspace. The application you purchased here will be displayed.


The tutorial can be launched from Airspace's Home screen at any time.


◆ Move Google Earth with a gesture
At Leap Motion "Google EarthI will use it.


First of all, we will make settings so that Leap Motion can be used. Click "Tools" → "Options".


Check the "Enable controller" checkbox on the controller other than the mouse on the Navigation tab and click "OK". You can now use Leap Motion.


You can understand how you actually control gesture of Google Earth and move to a place with Mt. Fuji and the Statue of Liberty. It is possible to operate as if flying in the air.

Operate Google Earth with Leap Motion to Mt. Fuji and the Statue of Liberty - YouTube


The reaction is severe and it requires accustoming to operation, but the fun of Google Earth is not a ratio when using a mouse. Leap Motion is a perfect tool to travel around the world.

◆ Observe and manipulate the bones of the human body
Applications that can observe the human bones in detail, and can be disassembled and assembled "Cyber ​​Science - MotionI installed and used it.

Cyber ​​Science - Motion
https://airspace.leapmotion.com/apps/cyber-science-motion/windows


On Airspace 's Home screen, click the Cyber ​​Science - Motion icon downloaded in the application shop.


Click "Install Cyber ​​Science - Motion".


Click "I Accept". Installation is complete with installation.


The movie of what kind of operation will be used when actually using the skull to look inside is from the following.

Cyber ​​Science - Disassemble human bones in Motion - YouTube


It is also necessary to get used to the operation, but with the mouse you can easily access the difficult depth.

"Leap Motion" which can perform three-dimensional operation including depth can confirm that compatibility with content expressed in 3D is outstanding. Although it is necessary to get used to using it many, if you experience handling that can not be imitated with a mouse, some applications can not return to the mouse. It seems that the application for Leap Motion will continue to evolve from now on, and Leap Motion is an attractive device that you want to keep track of that trend.