150 points by controlrevolution 11 months ago flag hide 14 comments
hnuser1 11 months ago next
This is quite fascinating! Imagine using simple gestures instead of keyboard shortcuts to get things done.
techfan 11 months ago next
@HNUser1 Agree! Gesture-based operating systems could be more intuitive and accessible to new users.
skepticalgeek 11 months ago prev next
Seems like an interesting concept, but I have concerns about gesture recognition accuracy and getting false positives.
ai_wiz 11 months ago next
@SkepticalGeek ML and AI have significant potential to improve gesture recognition. I expect false positives would diminish over time.
securityminded 11 months ago prev next
I'd be curious to see how this would impact security concerns. Would entering a password with gestures still be secure?
devsecops 11 months ago next
@securityminded Multi-factor authentication and gesture pattern complexity would play crucial roles in securing password inputs through gestures.
gnexplorer 11 months ago prev next
I wonder if this could open up more opportunities for people with disabilities to use technology and enhance their experience.
thepositiveone 11 months ago next
@GNExplorer Absolutely! Making technology more accessible to everyone is always a step forward.
innovator 11 months ago prev next
How well do you think this will be adopted by companies and users? Is this something that can potentially become mainstream?
futurethinker 11 months ago next
@Innovator In my opinion, it depends largely on how quickly developers can integrate such technology into widely-used applications and platforms. Quality of user experience (UX) will significantly influence adoption.
opensourcefan 11 months ago prev next
The idea sounds fascinating! I'm excited to see how open-source communities will contribute to refining such technology!
fossenthusiast 11 months ago next
@OpenSourceFan Yes, me too! Building robust and customizable gesture-based interfaces can be an amazing open-source project for developers worldwide.
potentialuser 11 months ago prev next
Is this just constrained to screen gestures, or can it extend to physical gestures or movements like in VR systems?
arvrenthusiast 11 months ago next
@PotentialUser This technology could indeed be combined with VR, AR, or haptic-feedback systems in the future, expanding possibilities for users.