Google Japan shows off wild conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to your fingers
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Google Japan unveiled a unique keyboard called the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version, designed to make typing easier by moving keys onto your hand instead of requiring finger movement. The device features four conveyor belts, each holding 29 keys that roll toward the user. According to the company blog, this design aims to reduce the need for arm and finger motion, particularly beneficial for single-handed typing. While the team is considering future color variations, high-speed models, and a mobile-friendly short version, the current setup offers an intuitive experience through its rolling mechanism.