"Steadycam" for pointing

"A special adaptor that helps people with hand tremors control a computer mouse more easily has been developed. The device uses similar "steady cam" technology found in camcorders to filter out shaking hand movements." [Via BBC]

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The idea of using "steady cam" technology seems potentially useful in unstable environments such as in moving vehicles where there is a lot of vibration or perhaps even as a wearable input device where the user is running or breathing heavily from exertion.