Nod
Nod is a gesture control ring developed by Nod Labs. Nod can be used as a Virtual Reality input device. This wearable device 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 devices, such as a smartphone or VR HMD, by waving, pointing and gesturing with his or her finger.
Features
When worn, Nod creates a touchless interface for its user.
The device 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 devices such as phones, tablets and TVs. It is also compatible with most operating systems such as Windows and VR Devices and platforms such as Oculus Rift and OSVR.
Hardware
The outer covering of the Nod ring is made out of stainless steel. It is made and contoured to fit comfortably on your index finger. The ring also has many different sizes.
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 CPUs, Nod's Bluetooth 4.0 antenna has a range of 30 feet.
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 that can be controlled by your thumb.