Nod
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| Developer | Nod Labs |
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| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Power | 23-mAh battery |
| Sensors | 9-axis accelerometer |
| Input | microUSB |
| Size | S, M, L, XL |
Nod is a gesture control ring from Nod Labs. It can be used as a Virtual Reality control peripheral. This wearable gadget is worn on your index finger. User can even wear two at a time, one on each hand. Equipped with sensors, processors and a Bluetooth antenna, the ring allows its user to control and interact with various gadgets, such as a smartphone or VR HMD, by waving, pointing and gesturing with his finger.
Features[edit]
When worn, Nod can create a touchless interface for its user. Users can perform various activities such as dialing, swiping and keyboard input.
The gadget can sense spatial movements with accuracy up to one tenth of a millimeter.
Gestures performed by single or multiple fingers are tracked by multiple sensors on board.
Nod is compatible with various Smart gadgets such as phones, tablets and TVs. It is also compatible with most operating systems such as Windows, smart gadgets such as Nest and iPhone and Virtual Reality Devices and platforms such as Oculus Rift and OSVR.
Hardware[edit]
The outer covering of the Nod ring is constructed with a dark, transmission-friendly plastic material while the inner surface is made out of stainless steel. It is made and contoured to fit comfortably on your index finger. The ring also has 4 sizes: S, M, L and XL. Each size has 3 different surface variations.
Weighing 2 ounces, the Nod ring is water proof. It is designed to be worn all day, all the time. The 23-mAh battery gives the ring about a day of battery life.
Along with 2 Cortex M3 processors, Nod's Bluetooth 4.0 antenna has a range of 30 feet.
Motion sensors on the gadget includes a 9-axis accelerometer.
The tactile sensors on the side of the ring keeps track of your adjacent fingers.
On the palm side of the ring, it has a touch sensitive surface and additional buttons that can be controlled by your thumb.
Nod comes with a case that also acts as its charger with a microUSB connection.