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Google Japan shows off conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to fingers

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What happened: Google Japan showed off the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version, a keyboard with keys that roll on four conveyor belts to reach the user's hand, part of its annual quirky keyboard release. Key numbers: Four belts, each with 29 keys. Released every first day of October since 2021, a tradition dating to 2012. Why it matters: The design aims to reduce finger and arm movement, especially for single-hand typing. Plans including 3D-printable files and firmware are on GitHub, and the team is considering color variations and high-speed models.

What changed

Google Japan showed off the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version, a keyboard with keys that roll on four conveyor belts to reach the user's hand, part of its annual quirky keyboard release.

Why it matters

The design aims to reduce finger and arm movement, especially for single-hand typing. Plans including 3D-printable files and firmware are on GitHub, and the team is considering color variations and high-speed models.

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