…And I’m not just saying that because I’ve applied for their developer program. The LEAP Motion system sits in front of you on your desk, plugs into a USB port on a PC or Mac, then basically functions as a knocked-over Kinect- gestures and motions are recognized from below and translated via the included Motion software.

The kicker is that instead of an expensive, top-heavy, motorized setup (the Kinect), the Leap uses proprietary technologies to achieve much more accurate gesture and motion tracking, from a much closer distance. What’s more, the Leap will retail for 70 bucks- markedly cheaper than other products on the market.

Assuming I get approved for Leap’s developer program (and I don’t need to sign any NDA’s), I’ll be sure to document my experiences working with it in my own projects, hopefully culminating in a review of the final product ahead of its anticipated release date this winter.

via LEAP Motion.