Google Japan creates Gboard keycap that actually types

While announcing the device, Google Japan shared an introductory video on YouTube which has garnered over 1.9 lakh views on the platform.

The two-minute and 19-second-long video elaborates use of the keyboard in different possible ways, including to use of the cap in different looks. While briefing, one of the team members said, “Aiming for the top we’re always brainstorming for better text input. As I was racking my brains for a way to make keyboards more portable and fashionable, I had an aha moment. That’s when we developed this wearable keyboard.”

Following its introductory video, many curious viewers commented about the product and its functionalities. One of them said, “Japan never disappoints in terms of something crazy like this.”

Another wrote, “Google Japan taking the word ‘cap’ in every form and level seriously.”

“Now, I want to see this in a graduation cap”, said the third viewer.

In a blog post, Google Japan explained that the device is a wearable that the user can wear on the head and rotate from side to side, which would help in entering characters according to the angle of rotation. Additionally, pressing the device from the top will work as clicking on the ‘Enter’ button. The keycap connects with a device through Bluetooth and works on a 3.7 V 120 mAh battery.

Besides, the blog also mentioned that the company is planning to get several other suit options for different occasions in future, which might include a reversible red and white version of the keycap; a version with a built-in display, and another solar-powered variant.

However, the company also clarified that there are no plans for the sale of this product, but they have released a blueprint as an open source so that anyone can make their own similar device. Alongside, a production guide has also been prepared that can help to make the device.