Tap Systems is a company that has developed a wearable keyboard called Tap Strap (later rebranded as TapXR). This device allows users to input text and commands by tapping their fingers on any surface, with the movements being tracked by sensors embedded in the wearable. The Tap Strap/TapXR connects to devices via Bluetooth and can be used with phones, tablets, smart TVs, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets.
The company's technology works by sensing the user's finger taps and decoding them into digital signals. It does not follow the traditional QWERTY keyboard layout. Instead, tapping one finger represents a vowel, while combinations of finger taps represent consonants and other characters. This approach allows users to type and control devices without relying on physical keyboards or touch screens.
One of the key advantages of Tap Systems' wearable keyboard is its ability to enable fast, accurate, and discreet input without causing fatigue. The company claims that users can achieve typing speeds of over 70 words per minute with one hand using the TapXR. Additionally, the device offers over 100 customizable commands, providing a versatile input method for various applications.
Tap Systems positions the TapXR as a solution to the lack of comfortable interaction methods for AR/VR/XR headsets. The company believes its wearable keyboard will enable wider usage of these technologies for productivity, commerce, and the metaverse by allowing users to type, select menus, and interact more efficiently.
In October 2022, Tap Systems launched the TapXR, which features full keyboard emulation, over 99% accuracy, 10 hours of battery life (plus 14 days of standby), the ability to tap on any surface, and compatibility with any Bluetooth-enabled device. The TapXR also includes a six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) inertial measurement unit (IMU) for hand and finger tracking, open-source SDKs, and two size options to fit all users.
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