Forget Apple and Google, this Indian startup might just be the next big thing in tech

Forget Apple and Google, this Indian startup might just be the next big thing in tech

Ever wanted to use your fingers to control every gadget around you?You can use it as a numeric keypad, as a channel changer and even as a simulation device to play shooting games on your console or PC.

Poupyrev also showed how he could perform the same motion in different places to control different things. He used the scrolling gesture to adjust the hour on a digital clock, then moved his hand about a foot higher and used the same motion to adjust the minutes.Make in India is leading to great inventions!

Well, this new device called Fin might just be the right one to help you fulfill your Iron Man desires!

This new gadget is also a great companion for the physically challenged.The current prototype of Google’s radar sensor is roughly two centimeters square. It can pick up very fine motions of your hands at distances from five centimeters up to five meters.

Poupyrev showed how he could circle his thumb around the tip of his forefinger near the sensor to turn a virtual dial. Swiping his thumb across his fingertip repeatedly scrolled through a list.

“You could use your virtual touchpad to control the map on the watch, or a virtual dial to control radio stations,” said Poupyrev. “Your hand can become a completely self-contained interface control, always with you, easy to use and very, very, ergonomic. It can be the only interface control that you would ever need for wearables.”