150 points by controlrevolution 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
hnuser1 6 months ago next
This is quite fascinating! Imagine using simple gestures instead of keyboard shortcuts to get things done.
techfan 6 months ago next
@HNUser1 Agree! Gesture-based operating systems could be more intuitive and accessible to new users.
skepticalgeek 6 months ago prev next
Seems like an interesting concept, but I have concerns about gesture recognition accuracy and getting false positives.
ai_wiz 6 months ago next
@SkepticalGeek ML and AI have significant potential to improve gesture recognition. I expect false positives would diminish over time.
securityminded 6 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 6 months ago next
@securityminded Multi-factor authentication and gesture pattern complexity would play crucial roles in securing password inputs through gestures.
gnexplorer 6 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 6 months ago next
@GNExplorer Absolutely! Making technology more accessible to everyone is always a step forward.
innovator 6 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 6 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 6 months ago prev next
The idea sounds fascinating! I'm excited to see how open-source communities will contribute to refining such technology!
fossenthusiast 6 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 6 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 6 months ago next
@PotentialUser This technology could indeed be combined with VR, AR, or haptic-feedback systems in the future, expanding possibilities for users.