The new MagicMouse developed by Christian Banker, Michael Cretella Jr, Jeff DiMaria, Jamie Mitchell, and Jeffrey, gives a totally new perspective to the action of pointing and clicking. The student developers of this mouse claim that the mouse gives its user the power to manipulate 3D objects on a computer screen.

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Worn on a finger of your preference the mouse allows users to control the on-screen cursor, just like any ordinary mouse. MagicMouse contains five ultrasonic microphones that enable it to judge its position in 3D space. When you move your hand away from the screen, the mouse will zoom out, similarly to zoom in you simply move your hand towards the screen. This may look like a new pc form of Tai Chi! But that’s just how the mouse functions.

You can maneuver the cursor by simply pointing and moving your finger (be careful that you don’t point a finger at a colleague when using this mouse, or you may land up offending some people).

Currently MagicMouse is in the proto stage, which means that it still needs some work on it. For instance, the student developers of the mouse have not yet worked out how the mouse will allow users to select on screen items; there are no buttons like a regular mouse, which allow you to left click or right click.

The mouse is light weight. It weighs only 10 grams, and fits snugly on a finger. The rechargeable lithiumpolymer battery for the mouse is contained in the band of the ring. The mouse can work continuously for two weeks without requiring to be recharged.

This mouse could spell good news for those who suffer wrist injury because of using the regular mouse. Then again, this reminds me of the cartoon Jetsons, where in one episode, Mr. Jetson suffers from push button finger, because he needs to press a button to do all his work at his work place. Hopefully this mouse will reduce the chances of work place injury rather than create new ones.